Nigerian News

Oyetola condoles President, Olobu , Army over Gen. Lagbaja’s death

Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has commiserated with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Olobu of Ilobu, Oba Ashiru Olatoye Olaniyan II, over the death of the late Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt. General Taoheed Lagbaja.

Oyetola, in a statement by his spokesman, Ismail Omipidan, also condoled with the Nigerian army, the family of the deceased, the people of Ilobu and the entire Osun State, describing Lagbaja’s death as untimely and devastating.

“I received the unfortunate and painful news of the death of the late Chief of Army Staff, with a heavy heart. I commiserate with our President, the Olobu of Ilobu, Oba Ashiru Olatoye Olaniyan II, the people of Ilobu and the entire Osun citizens over the irreplaceable loss.

“The late army general was a patriotic citizen and an outstanding public servant who was committed to his duties and led from the front the battle to end armed banditry in the Northern part of the country.

“I pray Almighty Allah to forgive his shortcomings, grant him a place in Aljanah Firdaus and comfort the family and the loved ones he left behind, including the Olobu of Ilobu.”

naijanexus

Recent Posts

AMBO2026: The Banker Who Walked Through Fire to Rebuild Osun – By Sulaiman Gafar

In the pages of Nigeria’s modern political history, few names carry the quiet authority of…

22 hours ago

OSUN 2026: Newton’s Law and the Pendulum of Political Power – By Tadesse

In the ever-shifting dynamics of Osun State politics, the actions of one force often create…

1 day ago

Akpabio hails Governor Eno at 61

…Says he prioritises people's interests over self President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has felicitated…

3 days ago

Osun PDP Crisis Deepens as More Lawmakers Consider Exit Following Hon. Oluwole Oke’s Resignation

Barely 24 hours after Hon. Oluwole Oke, a ranking federal lawmaker from Osun State, resigned…

4 days ago

President Tinubu Congratulates Barr. Kazeem, New President of the Ansar-ud-Deen Society Worldwide

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates Barr. Adeniji Kazeem, on his unanimous selection as the President…

5 days ago

Ex-Lagos Attorney-General, Kazeem, SAN emerges Ansar-ud-Deen National President

…Ibrahim Yusuf, Yasin, others make new exco Former Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General of Lagos…

1 week ago