Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adelele is lamenting the sad loss and untimely exit of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoheed Lagbaja, describing his transition “a huge misfortune”.

Gov Adeleke’s lamentations were contained in a statement on Wednesday, which he personally signed.

In his words, “A huge misfortune has befallen the people of Osun State, the Nigerian Army and the great Lagbaja family of Ilobu. We lost a rare breed, a gentleman and a true patriot to the cold hand of death.

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“Our late brother had a big vision of operational reforms for the Nigerian Army. He launched out and commenced the implementation of root and branch reform of the Nigerian Army. Within his short stint in office, he enforced professionalism and battled terrorists and bandits with terrifying fierceness.

“Our late brother was a very hardworking officer, a true workaholic, a fierce soldier, a replica of the traditional army officer with an ambitious plan for modernization and integration of the Nigerian Army.

“In my last encounter with him, he exuded hope and aspirations of a better Nigeria with the military as a stabilizer and unifier of the federation. In late General Lagbaja, we had a great military leader with the poise, the confidence and the firmness to realize the vision of a new Nigerian Army.

“Unfortunately, the end came suddenly. We surrender to the will of the Almighty creator.

“I commiserate with the Commander-in-Chief, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the men and women of the Nigerian Armed Forces, my people of Ilobu and the great Lagbaja family.

“We mourn together on this sad occasion. On behalf of the people and government of Osun State, we extend commiseration to Mrs Mariya Lagbaja and the two children.”

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Trump defeated Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in a highly contested race, marking his return to the White House after a turbulent campaign season.

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Trump’s victory caps off a remarkable political resurgence following his previous term in office, which ended in 2021.

This comeback followed a lengthy campaign filled with controversy, resilience, and drama, including two assassination attempts and a criminal conviction.

Despite these challenges, Trump maintained a strong and committed base, ultimately securing enough electoral support to reclaim the presidency.

Both campaigns saw high voter turnout, with voters deeply divided over key issues.

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces, has ordered rescheduling the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting to a-yet-to-be announced date.

The Special Adviser to the President (Information and Strategy), Bayo Onanuga made the disclosure in a statehouse statement on Wednesday.

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Biztellers reports that the FEC meeting was initially scheduled for Wednesday, but was postponed in honour of Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff, who passed away on Tuesday night.

General Lagbaja served as the Chief of Army Staff from June 19, 2023, till his death on November 5, 2024.

President Tinubu also ordered flags to be flown at half-staff nationwide for seven days in honour of the departed general.

Earlier today, President Tinubu expressed his heartfelt condolences to the Lagbaja family and the Nigerian Armed Forces.

He wished Lt. General Lagbaja eternal peace and honoured his significant contributions to the nation.