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Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)

April 20, 2024

CDS Musa commiserates with Kenya over death of defence chief

The CDS urged Kenyans to be consoled by the good name and great memories of the defence chief’s impactful and meritorious service to the nation.

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa
April 19, 2024

Okuama Killings: Senator commends DHQ for release of detained traditional ruler

The king was released on Friday by the Defence Headquarters after spending about three weeks in the military custody.

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) in Abuja
April 9, 2024

Eid-el-Fitr: Defence chief reaffirms armed forces’ commitment to national security

In his Sallah message to officers of the Armed Forces of Nigeria on Tuesday in Abuja, the CDS appealed to all Nigerians to extend their love and support to the personnel.

Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa
March 22, 2024

FHA to partner Nigerian Army to provide quality, affordable houses for personnel 

Mr Ojo said that the collaboration between FHA and the military would afford them proper and adequate housing.

Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa
March 18, 2024

Military working to rescue abducted students in Kaduna: CDS

Mr Musa said the military welcomed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to supporting the armed forces.

Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa
February 1, 2024

Governor Oyebanji seeks more military presence in Ekiti

Mr Oyebanji said the situation would have been worse without the intervention and contributions of the military.

Ekiti governor, Biodun Oyebanji
December 19, 2023

Group commends military’s commitment to peaceful, stable Nigeria

“The sacrifices of our troops will never be in vain, we must support and encourage them,” the group added.

Troops
December 18, 2023
Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa
December 18, 2023

Drugs worth N800 billion seized, 42,105 suspects arrested in three years: NDLEA

Mr Marwa said that drugs were central to criminalities, especially terrorism, kidnapping and insurgency.

NDLEA officers
December 9, 2023

Nigerians shouldn’t demoralise troops over Kaduna bombing: CDS Musa

Mr Musa maintained that the incident, which occurred during a religious festival last Sunday, was a mistake.

Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa