Armed Forces Remembrance Day

January 15, (THEWILL) — Nigeria on Thursday, January 15, 2026, marked the climax of activities commemorating the Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day with a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at the National Arcade, Abuja. Vice President Kashim Shettima, representing President Bola...

January 15, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the welfare, dignity, and continuous support of the Nigerian Armed Forces, assuring that the nation will always stand firmly behind those who defend its sovereignty. In a...

January 08, (THEWILL) — The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced that January 15, previously marked as Armed Forces Remembrance Day, is now officially designated Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day. This was announced in a press statement issued on Thursday...

December 02, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday led a major show of support for Nigeria’s military community, announcing a donation of N200 million to the Nigerian Legion at the launch of the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day...

October 29, (THEWILL) – President Bola Tinubu has launched the 2025 Armed Forces of Nigeria remembrance day emblem and appeal fund. Tinubu, who presided over the launch of the emblem at the State House in Abuja on Tuesday, reiterated his...

January 21, (THEWILL) - It does appear to me that Nigerians are yet to grasp the deep meaning of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebrated on Monday, January 15. Nothing better calls for sober reflection as Nigerians remember and...

January 16, (THEWILL) - Osun State Governor, Senator (Dr), Ademola Adeleke, has called on all Nigerians both public and private bodies to support the Nigerian military in the defence of the nation, as well as upholding peace and...

January 15, (THEWILL) - Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has called on all levels of government in the country to set up an endowment fund to cater to the welfare of families of fallen heroes. Governor Diri, who was...

January 15, (THEWILL) - President Bola Tinubu on Monday, in Abuja, performed the wreath-laying ceremony to mark the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day (AFRD) celebration, in honour of Nigeria’s fallen heroes at the National Arcade, Eagle Square, Abuja. The AFRDC...

January 14, (THEWILL) - The Transition Chairman of Itu Local Government Area, Hon. Barr Etetim Onuk, has expressed unreserved gratitude to the Federal Government of Nigeria, for always honouring the fallen heroes and remembering their widows for the premium...