Discover how Nigerian leaders and citizens honored fallen heroes on Armed Forces Remembrance Day. Read on for heartwarming gestures and pledges of support!
Nigeria recently observed Armed Forces Remembrance Day, with leaders like Governor Mutfwang and Senate President Akpabio praising the armed forces and emphasizing unity. Governor Sanwo-Olu urged prayers for the families of military personnel, while Governor Abiodun paid tribute at a Special Church Service. Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, urged troops to remain resolute in defeating security threats, highlighting the significance of their efforts.
On this solemn day, dignitaries like President Tinubu and Governor Aiyedatiwa led tributes to fallen heroes, demonstrating respect and gratitude. The event also saw promises of support from leaders like Governor Soludo and Governor Mbah, recognizing the sacrifices of the armed forces. The House of Representatives reiterated their commitment to supporting the military, ensuring continuous assistance.
In a historical context, January 15th marks the end of the Biafran troops' surrender to Federal troops in 1970, signifying a pivotal moment in Nigerian history. The annual Armed Forces Remembrance Day serves as a reminder of the bravery and dedication of Nigeria's soldiers, honoring their legacy and sacrifices.
Mr Mutfwang emphasised that neglecting the armed forces could have disastrous consequences for the state and the nation.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Sunday, January 14, reiterated the readiness of the National Assembly to join hands with President Bola Tinubu in ...
IBRAHIM QUADRI. Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday urged citizens to pray, support and remember families of the Armed Forces as well as ...
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has reiterated the commitment of his administration to continue to provide the necessary tools and enabling ...
Christopher Musa, chief of defence staff (CDS), has asked the Nigerian Army (NA) troops to remain resolute in defeating all security threats in the country.
Godswill Akpabio says the Tinubu-led administration is ready to ensure that citizens remain an inseparable.
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The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio has said that the Federal Government is ready to ensure that Nigeria remains an inseparable and ...
Every January 15 is marked as the Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day, a day set aside to celebrate fallen heroes who died in the line of duty, ...
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Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has urged the Armed Forces to continue to be vigilant in the discharge of their responsibilities.
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, on Sunday urged troops to remain resolute in defeating insecurity and ensuri.
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 general election, has urged military personnel in the country to remain resolute in.
The Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration is an annual event organised by the Ministry of Defence to commemorate the country's fallen ...
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Mr Peter Obi, has commended the sacrifices being made by the military to secure.
In Nigeria, the date of January 15 holds significance as it marks the surrender of Biafran troops to the Federal troops in 1970. This event marked the end of ...
Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff, encouraged troops to remain resolute in defeating insecurity and ensuring enduring peace in the nation.
According to the real estate firm, the gesture was to appreciate the families of those who paid the supreme price for the peace and unity of Nigeria. Speaking ...
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Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State, on Monday says his administration has made a provision of the sum of N30million micro-credit...
President Bola Tinubu on Monday led the leadership of the National Assembly, the armed forces and other critical stakeholders to honour the county's living ...
President Bola Tinubu on Monday paid respect to the fallen heroes at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, National Cenotaph, Abuja.
President Bola Tinubu and Senate President Godswill Akpabio, on Monday, attended the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State played a prominent role in the Armed Forces Remembrance Day Parade and Wreath Laying ceremony held at the Tafawa.
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has stated that the Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day is an avenue to remember soldiers who have paid the.
ENUGU – Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has lauded the Nigerian Armed Forces for their sacrifices, including the supreme sacrifice paid by members of the ...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently leading guests, including members of the diplomatic corps, in honouring the sacrifices of Nigeria's fallen heroes ...
Lucky Aiyedatiwa, governor of Ondo state, says the armed forces of Nigeria deserves commendation.
LAGOS – Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State on Monday led the celebration of the Nigerian Armed Forces Remembrance Day in honour of Nigeria's fallen ...
Nigerians asked the police to fulfil their promise to rescue the remaining five sisters kidnapped on 2 January.
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun on Monday said Nigeria would have ceased to exist if not for the sacrifice and act of patriotism by the fallen heroes.
President Bola Tinubu on Monday led the leadership of the National Assembly, the armed forces and other critical stakeholders to honour the nation's living ...
Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau; Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo; Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers; AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara; Dapo Abiodun of Ogun and Sanwo-Olu of Lagos ...
Public outrage is growing in Nigeria as the Police Force faces criticism over their participation in a ceremony amidst a high-profile unresolved kidnapping ...
Armed Forces Remembrance Day is celebrated annually to honour the fallen heroes who laid down their lives in service to humanity.
The House of Representatives has vowed to continuously support the Nigerian armed forces by approving the required appropriations.
The high point of the occasion was the laying of wreaths by senior government and military officials and 21 gun salutes in honour of the fallen heroes.
As Nigeria commemorates the Armed Forces Remembrance Day, a governorship aspirant on the platform of APC in Edo State, Victoria Amu, has extended her ...