FIRST MISS WORLD WINNER 'KIKI HAKANSSON' PASSED AWAY AT THE AGE OF 95.(PHOTOS).

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  Sad to learn of the passing of the very first Miss World, Kerstin Margareta "Kiki" HÃ¥kansson, at the age of 95. Swedish beauty Kiki won the very first Miss World title back in 1951 and remains the only winner to be crowned in a bikini.  The pageant world sends its condolences to Kiki's son Chris and her entire family at the loss of an iconic queen. Rest assured that this trailblazing lady will never be forgotten. ACCORDING TO ANOTHER SOURCE: Kiki Hakansson, the first-ever Miss World, passed away at the age of 95. She died peacefully in her sleep at her home in California on Monday, November 4. Her family confirmed she was “comfortable, peaceful, and well cared for” in her final days. The news was shared via the official Miss World Instagram account. Born in Sweden, Kiki Hakansson made history in 1951 when she was crowned Miss World at the pageant held in London. Originally conceived as a one-time event for the 1951 Festival of Britain, the Miss World competition became

ACTING CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF MAJOR GENERAL OLUFEMI OLUYEDE ASSUMES DUTY. (PHOTOS ). #PRESS RELEASE.


 ACTING CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF MAJOR GENERAL OLUFEMI OLUYEDE ASSUMES DUTY


The Acting Chief of Army Staff (Ag COAS), Major General Olufemi Oluyede, today, Friday, 1st November 2024, assumed duties at the Army Headquarters, Abuja.


The acting COAS was appointed by the President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday, 30 October 2024, pending the return of the substantive COAS, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, who is currently on medical leave.


At the formal taking-over ceremony at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, emphasized that the appointment aligns with the Armed Forces Act of 2004.


General Musa reminded all field commanders of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's mandate to the Armed Forces and the tasks at hand. He urged the commanders not to relent in guaranteeing national security and the safety of all Nigerians.


In his remarks, the acting Chief of Army Staff, Major General Olufemi Oluyede, expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for finding him worthy of the appointment and prayed for the speedy recuperation of the COAS, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja.


The Ag COAS solicited support from all personnel of the Armed Forces and  Nigerians in general, in tackling the security challenges bedeviling the country. He pledged his loyalty to the Commander In Chief of the Armed Forces and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.


Highlight of the event was the formal handover of Army Command flag by the CDS, General Christopher Musa to the acting Chief of Army Staff.

 

Until his appointment, Major General Olufemi Oluyede served as the 56th Commander of the Infantry Corps of the Nigerian Army in Jaji, Kaduna. 


A member of the 39th Regular Combatant Course of the prestigious Nigerian Defence Academy, Major General Oluyede was commissioned into the Nigerian Army as a Second Lieutenant in 1992 and rose steadily to the enviable rank of Major General in September 2020. His illustrious career traverse various command, staff and instructional appointments such as Platoon Commander,  Adjutant, Company Commander, Brigade commander, and General Officer Commanding, amongst several other appointments.


He has participated in several operations, including the Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) Mission, Operation HARMONY IV in Bakassi and Operation HADIN KAI in the North East theatre of operations. 


Major General Olufemi Oluyede also earned several honours and awards for his meritorious service in diverse fields of operation.


ONYEMA NWACHUKWU 

Major General

Director Army Public Relations

01 Nov 2024.

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