Just in: Oluyede resumes as Nigeria’s 24th army chief, details emerge

  • On December 7, 2024, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede has assumed leadership as the Nigerian Army Chief
  • The Nigerian Army carried out a symbolic ceremony at the Army Headquarters to formally usher Oluyede into office as the new COAS
  • Oluyede was appointed by President Tinubu in an acting capacity following the death of his predecessor, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

On Monday, December 7, the Nigerian Army performed a symbolic lowering and hoisting of command flag at Army Headquarters as Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede assumed command as the 24th Chief of Army Staff (COAS).