Chief of Defence Staff
11 Oct
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, and other stakeholders in the transport and logistics sector have advocated the need for improved and efficient transport services.
14 Sep
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has reaffirmed his government's commitment to supporting the Nigerian Army in the fight against banditry, particularly through the newly launched "Operation Fansan Yamma" in the North-West. Governor Lawal made this statement during a visit from the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, at the Government House…
6 Aug 2024
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has announced that police and security agencies have identified and blocked sources of external funding for violent protests in Nigeria. Egbetokun made this statement during a joint press briefing hosted by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, at the Defence Headquarters today. According to the IGP,…
10 Jun 2024
The Defence Headquarters has challenged Amnesty International (AI) to substantiate the allegations levelled against the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) in its recent report. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made the call in a statement reacting to the allegations on Monday in Abuja. AI had accused soldiers and members of the…
27 Apr 2024
Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, on Saturday in Abuja called on Nigerians, irrespective of tribe or religion to unite and fight Nigeria’s common enemies.
19 Apr 2024
Senator Ede Dafinone, the lawmaker representing Delta Central Senatorial District in the Nigerian Senate, has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to President Bola Tinubu, the Chief of Defence Staff and the Chief of Army Staff for their instrumental roles in securing the release of His Royal Majesty, King Clement Ikolo, Urhukpe 1, the monarch of Ewu-Urhobo…
26 Mar 2024
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has called for an increase in the number of military personnel deployed to Zamfara state. He made the request on Monday when he visited the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, in Abuja. A statement by the Governor's spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said that Lawal met with…
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The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), North Central, have warned disgruntled elements against sabotaging the activities of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume. In a statement Saturday, jointly signed by Messrs Mu'azu Bawa Rijau, and Yakubu Adamu who are the zonal National Vice Chairman and secretary of…
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The Arewa Youths Consultative Forum (AYCF) and Northern Awareness Network (NAN) have commended President Bola Tinubu and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for their firm stance on accountability in the dismissal of three suspended Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) from Adamawa, Sokoto, and Abia states. The Arewa groups in separate statements on Saturday noted that…
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The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has announced that the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, will be awarded the prestigious Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) honoris causa as part of its 50th-anniversary celebrations scheduled for March 23, 2025. The University's Vice Chancellor, Prof. Florence Obi, made the announcement on Friday when she led the…