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Armed Forces Remembrance Day

Armed Forces Remembrance: Ceremonial Pigeons Released By Buhari Refuse To Fly (Video)

John Ogunsemore Jan 15, 2021 0

There was mild drama on Friday at the Armed Forces Remembrance Day event held at National Arcade, opposite Eagles Square, Three Arms Zone, Abuja when the ceremonial pigeons released by President Muhammadu Buhari chose not to fly away.…

Opinion

Insurgency: Nigerians must know victory is from God alone – By Femi Adesina

John Ogunsemore Jan 15, 2021 0

There’s a short video you can find online that brings tears to my eyes. It features soldiers of the Nigerian Army, four spry young men, the type of whom the Good Book says “the glory of young men is their strength,” and they are in a…

Government

Armed Forces Remembrance Day: NGO Solicits Free Education for Children of Fallen Heroes

Muftau Ogunyemi Jan 13, 2020 0

An NGO, Foundation for Families of Fallen Servicemen, has appealed to all the 36 state governors in the country to declare free education for the children of fallen servicemen.The chairman of the foundation, Mr Alex Ojo,…

Government

Ogun Govt. to hold 2020 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Service

Olawale Jokotoye Jan 11, 2020 0

The Ogun government says that it will hold an inter-denominational church service on Sunday, as part of activities to mark this year’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day.A statement issued in Abeokuta by the Secretary to the State…

Security

Buhari, Osinbajo, others remember Nigeria’s fallen Heroes, perform wreath laying

Ismaila Chafe Jan 15, 2019 0

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday led Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, the leadership of the National Assembly, and the Judiciary to lay wreath at the National Memorial Arcade in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the…

Government

Photo: Buhari At Armed Forces Remembrance Day Parade

John Ogunsemore Jan 15, 2018 0

President Muhammadu Buhari is presently at the ongoing wreath laying ceremony to mark the 2018 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration at the National Arcade Abuja, Nigeria today.The Nigerian Army through its official Twitter handle…

Opinion

For the Love of Nigeria by Atiku Abubakar

Femi Famutimi Jan 15, 2018 0

Once again, it is that time of the year set aside for us Nigerians to honour members of our country's Armed Forces who fought in the first and second World Wars, the Nigerian Civil War and those who served or are still serving in different…

Opinion

Herdsmen: IBB Warns Against ‘Senseless’ Killings

John Ogunsemore Jan 15, 2018 0

Former Head of State, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida has urged an end to communal clashes that have led to "senseless bloodshed" in the country.In a Sunday speech to commemorate the Armed Forces Remembrance Day today, he also urged…

Government

Retired military men reject Armed Forces Remembrance celebrations

Victoria Jan 16, 2017

Some retired Nigerian servicemen have rejected the annual Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebrations, calling it a waste of resources.According to the report, retired soldiers in Kano, who made the surprising call while speaking at…

Government

If You Kill In The Name Of Religion, You Are Insane – Osinbajo

Jide Jan 9, 2017

The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on Sunday said those killing in the name of religion in the country were insane.Osinbajo said this at the 2017 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration Service in Abuja.Osinbajo said those who…