WORLD’S YOUNGEST REIGNING MONARCH , KING OYO, DIES AT 34.(PHOTO).

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 World’s Youngest Reigning Monarch , King Oyo, Dies at 34 King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the traditional ruler of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom who became the world’s youngest reigning monarch after ascending the throne at three, has died at the age of 34. The monarch reportedly died on Thursday, with the Prime Minister of the Tooro Kingdom, Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki, announcing his death on Friday. The cause of death was not immediately disclosed. However, Ugandan media reports quoted a government minister as saying that King Oyo had been critically ill and was receiving medical treatment in the United States. Reacting to the development, Akiiki described the monarch’s death as a major loss to the royal family and the people of Tooro. He urged members of the kingdom to remain united and calm while mourning the traditional ruler. King Oyo ascended the Tooro throne in 1995 following the death of his father, King Patrick Matthew Kaboyo Rukidi III. He was only three years ol...

YOUR SACRIFICE WILL NOT BE IN VAIN- SAYS COMMANDER CORPS OF ARTILLERY. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE


 YOUR SACRIFICE WILL NOT BE IN VAIN

...says Commander Corps of Artillery


The Commander Corps of Artillery (CCA), Major General John Olusegun Adeyemo assured that the sacrifices of our fallen heroes will not be in vain. He stressed this during the Interdenominational Service held at St Andrew's Military Church Kontagora to mark the Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day Service today, Sunday 11 January 2026.  The service is sequel to the Juma'at prayers  held at the Cantonment Mosque for national peace and unity in addition to coveting prayers of our God to lead our nation. Both events are part of the Programme for the AFCRD for Year 2026.


While conveying the Goodwill Message of the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu NAM, for the Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day (AFCRD), the CCA also enjoined military petsonnel to be committed, professional and remain resolute at all times to perform constitutional roles effectively in the media sensitive of the prevailing operating environment. 


He reiterates the importance of Nigerian Army's role in ensuring the nation remains an entity. He further emphasised that as we honour our fallen heroes and acknowledge the contribution of all veterans and serving personnel for celebration,  we all should collectively  put the national unity of our motherland in focus, in order to efficiently conquer the myriad of concerning issues relating to national security and regional stability. 


Preaching during the service, the Chaplains Roman Catholic Captain Reverend Father Victor Owah appreciated the theme for the Year: Valour, Sacrifice and Unity: Honouring our Heroes, and relates it to Verse 1 - 7 of the Chapter 1 of the Book of Joshua.  The Father underscores the importance of valour, sacrifice, and commitment for progress and urges all to fight for unity and peace from the home front towards  promoting national security.


During the intercessory prayers, prayers were offered for the success of Armed Forces of Nigeria, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Chief of Army Staff and other Service Chiefs as well as other military leadership commanders at various levels for God's guidance at all times for a prosperous and fulfilling Year 2026. 


Highlights of the service were praises, songs by different organisations, and group photograph. 


OMALE INNOCENT PRINCE

Captain 

Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations 

Headquarters Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery

11 January 2026

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