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14 Nov
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has assured that security agencies would be non-partisan and impartial in their role in the Nov. 16 governorship election in Ondo state. Musa gave the assurance on Thursday in Akure during a meeting with the head of security agencies in Ondo State ahead of the governorship…
1 Nov
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has charged top officers and commanders of the Armed Forces to continue to cooperate to ensure an end to all forms of insecurity across the country. Musa gave the charge during the taking over of office by Maj.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede as the Acting Chief of Army…
29 Oct
The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru, has directed the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, to ensure adequate security for the repairs of affected electricity towers in the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalled that the grid collapse had resulted in widespread power outages across Northern Nigeria, causing significant disruptions…
29 Oct
The Chief of Defence Staff ( CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has again, advocated the need to embrace the Whole-of-Society approach to solve the prevailing security challenges bedeviling the country. Musa made the call on Monday when he attended the meeting of the Northern Governors Forum in Kaduna. This is contained in a statement by the…
23 Oct
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Christopher Gwabin Musa has expressed deep condolences to the Nigerian Air Force and the families of the five personnel who tragically lost their lives in a road transport accident along the Jos-Akwanga road near Hawan Kibo on October 22, 2024. In a condolence message to the Nigerian Air…
18 Oct
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, yesterday hosted the highly revered Dein of Agbor Kingdom, His Royal Highness, Dein Keagborekuzi Benjamin Gbenoba I. The king was on a courtesy call to the Defence Headquarters. The CDS, while receiving the monarch, described traditional rulers as vanguards for national stability. General Musa appreciated…
12 Oct
p The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has lamented the hostile treatment of Africans by fellow Africans at national borders, stressing the need for unity and cooperation in the continent. Musa, who revealed that he feels deeply disturbed when traveling to other African borders, expressed sadness over the hostility exhibited by Africans towards…
9 Oct
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, among other stakeholders in the transport and logistics sector, has advocated the need for improved and efficient transport services in the country The experts said a well-planned society where transportation is taken seriously has options for citizens to travel either by road, rail, water, or air transportation.…
10 Sep 2024
No fewer than 125,517 terrorists and their families have so far surrendered to troops in the frontline. This disclosure was made by the defense headquarters headed by the Chief of Defense Staff, General Christopher Musa. The CDS led a press briefing attended by all heads of security agencies in the country. Speaking for Defense Headquarters,…
27 Aug 2024
The Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) Chartered has charged leaders on nation-building, calling on the recipient of its awards to higher responsibility and service to the profession and nation at large.
6 Aug 2024
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has said that security forces would hunt down enemies of the country. The defence boss also noted that the military high command would not allow agents of subversive agendas to thrive. General Musa spoke while presiding over a press briefing of Superintendents of security agencies in…
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