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President Tinubu appoints General Oluyede as acting Chief of Army Staff

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The new acting chief of Army staff

 

 

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS).

Oluyede will act in the position pending the return of the indisposed substantive Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja.

Until his appointment, Oluyede served as the 56th Commander of the elite Infantry Corps of the Nigerian Army, based in Jaji, Kaduna.

The 56-year-old Oluyede and Lagbaja were coursemates and members of the 39th Regular Course.

He was commissioned a second lieutenant in 1992, effective from 1987. He rose to Major-General in September 2020.

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Oluyede has held many commands since his commissioning as an officer. He was Platoon Commander and adjutant at 65 Battalion, Company Commander at 177 Guards Battalion, Staff Officer Guards Brigade, Commandant Amphibious Training School.

General Oluyede participated in several operations, including the Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) Mission in Liberia, Operation HARMONY IV in Bakassi, and Operation HADIN KAI in the North East theatre of operations, where he commanded 27 Task Force Brigade.

Oluyede has earned many honours for his meritorious service in various fields of operations. These include the Corps Medal of Honour, the Grand Service Star, Passing the Staff Course, and Membership in the National Institute.

Others are the Field Command Medal, the Field Command Medal of Honour, and the Field Training Medal.

Oluyede also received the coveted Chief of Army Staff Commendation Award.

He is married and has three children.

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President Tinubu Congratulates El-Rufai On 65th Birthday

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President Bola Tinubu congratulates Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai on his 65th birthday.

Mallam El-Rufai is an administrator, scholar, and politician. He is a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and highly regarded for his resourcefulness and brilliance.

He served as governor of Kaduna State for eight years, and prior to elective office, he had served as Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises, and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) from 2003 to 2007.

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President Tinubu celebrates Mallam El-Rufai on this occasion and commends his endeavours for democracy; his meritorious service to the nation, and mentorship of the younger generation.

The President acknowledges Mallam El-Rufai’s role in the dialogues leading up to the formation of the APC and his contributions to the success of the party in the three consecutive elections of 2015, 2019, and 2023.

In a statement by Bayo Onanuga Special Adviser to the President on Information and strategy said President Tinubu wishes El-Rufai good health and strength for continuous service to the nation.

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Late Danzago Shaped Governance and Entrepreneurship – Comrade Waiya

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Kano state commissioner of information and internal affairs Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya has paid condolences visit to the family of Late Alhaji Amadu Haruna Danzago over the death of the renowned politician and businessman.

 

During the visit on Saturday evening, the commissioner described the death as a great loss to Kano, business community and Nigeria as a whole.

 

He said, Dazago’s death has created a wide vacuum in Nigerian politics, and the business community due to his active role in shaping governance and entrepreneurship development.

 

He urged politicians to emulate the leadership qualities of Late Danzago’ who before his death served as managing Director Kano Refuse management and Sanitation Board (REMASAB)

 

” Late Amadu Haruna Danzago will continue to be remembered for his contribution to the economy as a business man, as well as the political space, because throughout his active live was dedicated to serving humanity and building younger generation ”

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Waiya prayed for the soul of the late elder stateman and for his family to bear the lost.

 

He also extended his condolences to governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the national leader of the NNPP engineer Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso over the loss.

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Ramping Up Vaccination: Emir of Dass Launched New Incentives’ Program Addition In Bauchi

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To improve routine immunization and retention rates in Bauchi State, His Royal Highness, the Emir of Dass, Alhaji Usman Bilyaminu Othman, and New Incentives All Babies Are Equal (NI-ABAE) launched the All Babies Livelihood Grant program addition. This initiative offers ₦5,000 to caregivers who complete their child’s vaccination schedule.

The launch ceremony took place at the Town Primary Health Care Center (PHCC) Dass, and was organized by the Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Board (BSPHCDB) with support from NI-ABAE. Attendees included the Executive Chairmen of Dass Local Government Area (LGA) and BSPHCDB, a WHO representative, District Heads, and other traditional and community leaders.

Another cross section of women

Another cross section of women

In his speech, Umar Faruq Abubakar, the Head of Administration of Dass LGA, representing the Chairman, described the launch as a milestone in Bauchi State’s healthcare system. “Today’s event marks the beginning of a new chapter in health service delivery in Bauchi State. The additional NI-ABAE program represents a significant effort to improve access to quality healthcare services and reduce disparities,” he said. He also commended the Bauchi State Emirs, district heads, health workers, and partners for their support in making the ABAE program successful. “Your support, commitment, and collaborative effort are pivotal in ensuring that this program reaches those most need it.”
Dan Asabe Abdullahi, State Director of Public Health, representing the Commissioner of Health, praised the initiative, especially amid economic hardship. “If sustained, this program will help reduce childhood deaths from preventable diseases,” he said. He urged caregivers to give birth in health facilities and complete their children’s immunizations.
“When caregivers bring their infants in for their routine immunizations at a government clinic, the All Babies program.

Cross section of women during the programme

Cross section of women during the programme

Provides a small cash incentive of ₦1,000 for each of the six visits required for her child to complete the immunization schedule, totaling ₦6,000 over 15 months,” explained Nura Muhammad, NI-ABAE Stakeholder Relations Director (SRD). “Now, I am delighted to inform you all here, that upon completion of the immunization schedule, caregivers will now be given a token of ₦5,000 which will make all the cash incentive she received over her 15 months of visits to ₦11,000,” the SRD added.

 

Umar Faruq Head of administration Dass LGA

Umar Faruq Head of administration Dass LGA

The Emir of Dass who also serves as the Co-Chair of the Bauchi State Task Force on Primary Health Care welcomed the program addition. He said the livelihood grant is an intervention at the right time, urging caregivers to utilize it. “In reality, we know that what’s stopping many caregivers from going to the clinic to access care is the lack of transportation fares from their homes to the clinic,” he said. “This support will help ensure children get the protection they need.”
He urged caregivers to stay committed to completing their children’s immunization schedules. “As soon as you give birth, start vaccinations and return for every session until the 15th month. Do not miss any,” he advised. The Emir reassured the people of Bauchi State that traditional leaders fully support the program and will continue to advocate for the health and well-being of their people.

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He concluded by thanking NI-ABAE and its partners for their commitment to strengthening immunization in Bauchi State

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