{
  "id": 15011298,
  "title": "Army honours 22 soldiers after 35 years of service",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/army-honours-22-soldiers-after-35-years-of-service-15011298",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T18:16:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/army-honours-22-soldiers-after-35-years-of-service/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigerian Army honored 22 senior non-commissioned officers on Thursday for their 35 years of dedicated and meritorious service, Brigadier General Saka Jimoh announced on the Army's X account. The retirees were celebrated at a send-off ceremony held at the Brigade Auditorium, receiving cash gifts and other tokens of appreciation for their invaluable contributions. Brigadier General Jimoh commended the retirees for their loyalty, discipline, and steadfast commitment to duty throughout their careers. He also encouraged them to remain ambassadors of the Nigerian Army, upholding discipline and integrity while using their experience to mentor younger generations. Master Warrant Officer Suleiman Mohammed, speaking on behalf of the retirees, expressed gratitude to Brigadier General Jimoh for recognizing their sacrifices and commitment to the nation's defense.",
  "summary": "The Nigerian Army’s 3 Brigade held a send-off ceremony at the Brigade Auditorium to honour 22 Senior Non-Commissioned Officers from the Headquarters 3 Brigade and its affiliated units. According to Punch, the personnel were recognized for 35 years of dedicated and meritorious service to the Nigerian Army and the Federal Republic of Nigeria.\n\nBrigadier General Saka Jimoh, the Commander of the 3 Brigade, commended the retirees for their loyalty, discipline, and commitment to duty. He noted that their contributions helped enhance the operational effectiveness and mission accomplishment of the Nigerian Army. As tokens of appreciation for their sacrifices and service, the retirees received cash gifts and other items.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Army honours 22 soldiers after 35 years of service",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/army-honours-22-soldiers-after-35-years-of-service",
        "published": "2026-10-16T18:08:54.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}