Archives Tag: armed forces remembrance day

Politics

April 19, 2022

  As the sun rises on January 15, 2024, Nigeria solemnly observes Armed Forces Remembrance Day, a poignant occasion dedicated to remembering and honouring the sacrifices of the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve in the Nigerian Armed Forces. Read more about Politics This day holds deep significance, rooted in … Continue reading Reflecting on Armed Forces Remembrance Day

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Politics

April 19, 2022

  There is something basic to learn from an event as insignificant but symbolic as pigeons refusing to fly on Armed Forces Remembrance Day. Read more about Politics At the usually iconic ceremony every January 15th, the laying of wreaths and release of white pigeons is one of the symbolic events set aside to mark … Continue reading When The Pigeons Refuse To Fly

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Nigeria

April 19, 2022

  Today, January 15, 2021, is Armed Forces Remembrance Day in Nigeria. It is a day meant to celebrate the servicemen of the Nigerian armed forces both active and retired, especially war veterans. Without any doubt, the Nigerian army has played a tremendous role in defending the country against external and internal aggressors, especially Boko … Continue reading Armed Forces Remembrance Day

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Politics throwback thursday

April 19, 2022

It was 50 years last week, January 15, 1970 that the Biafran Forces surrendered arms and the Nigerian Civil War officially ended. The day signalled the end of a long drawn war which is often tagged as genocidal with many Eastern Nigerians mainly of Igbo extraction as the victims. The day also marked the “No … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: What We Remember on The Armed Forces Remembrance Day

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Nigeria Politics

April 19, 2022

Today is Armed Forces Remembrance Day. 15th January of every year is very notable in Nigeria for two things: the end of the Nigerian Civil War and a day celebrated in remembrance of the Armed forces. However, our focus is on the Armed Forces Remembrance Day. Read more about the Nigerian Armed Forces Ab initio, … Continue reading January 15th: Armed Forces Remembrance Day

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Discover Nigeria

April 19, 2022

Today, Nigeria celebrates its armed forces and remembers its fallen heroes. The Armed Forces Day (or Remembrance Day) is marked on January 15 to appreciate the service of the men and women of the army, navy, air force and mobile police force who have put their lives on the line for the sake of the … Continue reading Nigerian Armed Forces Day: A Tribute To Heroes Living and Long Gone

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Discover Nigeria Events News

April 19, 2022

  The Armed Forces Remembrance Day is an annual event to celebrate fallen heroes as well as veterans who sacrificed their lives as they valiantly fought in and through the first and second World Wars, the Nigeria Civil War and peace support missions. These men laid down their lives in the service of Nigeria. The … Continue reading 2014 Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Nigeria Remembers Fallen Heroes

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