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Christopher Musa

September 10, 2025

Military justice crucial to protecting troops’ rights, professionalism: CDS

Mr Ukpe said, “This book is my modest contribution to an institution I proudly served for decades.’’

Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa
August 28, 2025

Matawalle urges regional cooperation, innovation for safer, stronger Africa

The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has called on African nations to deepen regional cooperation and adopt innovation to build a safer and stronger continent.

Bello Matawalle
August 25, 2025

Over 1,000 terrorist groups operating across Africa: Gambari

Mr Gambari called on African nations to first secure their own nations before securing the region and continent at large.

terrorists
August 22, 2025

Nigerian judges letting terrorists have things easy, risking soldiers’ lives: Defence Chief

“The laws on terrorism have to be stringent. In some instances, it’s because of politics.”

Repentant terrorists
August 13, 2025

NDLEA arrested 40,887 barons, seized 5.5mkg drugs in two years: Chairman  

Mr Marwa stressed that tackling substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking was crucial to national security.

NDLEA
August 13, 2025

Nigeria rebranding defence industry to modernise local production of military kits: CDS

Mr Musa stressed the importance of joint efforts among African nations in tackling asymmetric threats.

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa
August 1, 2025

Fitness key to soldiers’ operational readiness, says defence chief

The chief of defence staff, Christopher Musa, has charged personnel of the armed forces to remain physically and mentally fit.

soldiers
July 9, 2025

Defence chief says military committed to supporting regional development

The armed forces are committed to supporting regional development initiatives as a means of fostering lasting peace and national stability.

Maj.-Gen. Christopher Musa
June 23, 2025

Hunger, poverty now national security threats, says defence chief

The CDS called for a unified national approach to combating hunger and poverty, stressing their growing impact on Nigeria’s internal security.

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa
June 5, 2025

Defence chief recommends good governance as solution to insecurity

The CDS noted that the military would remain professional in its operations.

Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa