Major General Olufemi Oluyede has formally taken over as the Acting Chief of Army Staff in a handover ceremony held at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja on Friday.

The Defence Headquarters revealed this in photos from the ceremony shared on X.com.

The caption read, “Formal Taking Over Ceremony of the Acting Chief of Army Staff, Major General OO Oluyede.”

We had earlier reported that Oluyede would assume duties today (Friday).

He was appointed in an acting capacity by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, pending the return of the indisposed substantive COAS, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja.

Until his appointment, Oluyede reportedly 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.

Oluyede’s appointment came a few days after the Defence Headquarters stated that the appointment of an acting COAS was not recognised under the Harmonised Armed Forces Act.

However, a notice on Thursday, signed by Group Captain Chris Erondu on behalf of the Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, stated that the handover ceremony would be held at the Defence Headquarters conference room at 10 am.

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, was among those in attendance at the handover ceremony.

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The Oyo State House of Assembly has announced the suspension of Olusola Oluokun, Chairman of Oyo East Local Government after he publicly pledged his allegiance to Governor Seyi Makinde’s political ally, Senator Monsurat Aduke Sunmonu.

His suspension was pronounced on Thursday after the presentation of a Matter of Urgent Public Importance titled “Urgent Call For Full Investigation into the indecent attitude of the Chairman, Oyo East Local Government, Mr. Olusola Oluokun in a viral video online.”

Oluokun’s actions in the video were deemed unbecoming of an elected Local Government Chairman.

The House has therefore set up a committee to investigate the matter, pending which the Vice Chairman will act as Chairman.

The suspended council chairman, in a viral video, had thanked Senator Monsurat for her support in making him the local government chairman.

In the video, Oluokun was seen partially unclothed, eating while praising Aduke Sunmonu and cursing her enemies.

A source had informed us that Aduke Sunmonu allegedly served as a “godmother” to the Oyo State Governor Makinde.

The source had stated, “This is one of the reasons public officials don’t serve public interests, but rather the interests of themselves and those who put them in positions against popular wishes.”

The video had showed Oluokun eating half-naked and praising a political stalwart who helped him become chairman.

Oluokun said, “Who doesn’t know Aduke? Which lunatics don’t know Aduke? Anyone who doesn’t know Aduke will never truly know anyone until they depart this world.”

He continued, “Aduke, my helper, my benefactor. She appointed me as local government chairman and brought me abroad. If the world still exists and God is still on His throne, she will never witness sorrow in her life.”

“I’m grateful; my entire family is thankful to you. Love you, big mummy, love you deeply. I remain loyal till my last breath,” he said.

“Who among the foolish does not know Aduke? Who among the unfortunate does not know Aduke? They will soon realise,” he proclaimed.

“Aduke has done a great work, a good woman to the core, a true motherly figure. I’ve never seen this kind of motherhood in my life; nothing will harm your soul,” he added.

“You will continue to prosper; you and your children will never experience setbacks. They have already excelled and will continue to meet helpers until the end of time.”

“My Creator will indeed bless you for what you have done for me because I don’t know what else to say,” he added.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has issued a public alert on the Nivea Roll-On deodorant recalled by the European Union Rapid Alert System for Dangerous Non-Food Products (RAPEX) Authorities over safety concerns.

The NAFDAC said that the recalled cosmetics is Nivea Black & White Invisible Roll-on deodorant, 50ml marked 48H Protection in African Climate with batch number: 93529610.

According to NAFDAC, the European Union (EU) Rapid Alert System for Dangerous Non-Food Products in Brussels recalled the product produced by Germany for containing a chemical prohibited in cosmetics because they are harmful to health.

“The recalled Nivea product is said to contain 2-(4-tert-Butylbenzyl propionaldehyde (BMHCA), a chemical prohibited in cosmetics products due to its ability to cause harm to the reproductive system, impairs the health of an unborn child as well as skin irritation and burns to users,” NAFDAC said.

The agency warned, “Importers, distributors, retailers, and consumers are advised to exercise caution and vigilance within the supply chain to avoid the importation, distribution, sale, and use of the above-mentioned Nivea Roll-on with the affected batch.

“Members of the public in possession of the affected batch of product should discontinue the sale or use and submit stock to the nearest NAFDAC office.

“Healthcare professionals and consumers are encouraged to report adverse events experienced with the use of regulated products to the nearest NAFDAC office.”