Thursday, June 18, 2026

Defence chief

January 13, 2026

Defence chief unveils plans to boost pay, welfare of military personnel

Defence chief Olufemi Oluyede has assured officers and personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria that concrete steps are underway to enhance their salaries and overall welfare.

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
April 9, 2024

Defence chief tells military personnel to be pious, honest

“I urge you to uphold the virtues of piety, honesty, tolerance, love, and unity, which you embraced during Ramadan,” Mr Musa said.

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa
December 16, 2023

Troops killed terrorist leader, Kachalla, 38 others: DHQ

“The armed forces is hunting down prominent terrorist leaders.’’

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa