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
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
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
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
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
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 Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has commiserated with the families who lost their loved ones in a stampede that claimed the lives of no less than 20 children at the Islamic High School, Basorun, in Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State, on Wednesday. The governor, who described the incident as tragic, said…
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The Federal Government, through the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), has debuted a concept tailored towards reporting issues within the polity that are data-backed and aimed at addressing conjectures. The latest, called the Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey (CESPS), is a novel concept that seeks to ensure that information rolled out to the public…
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Dangote Refinery has dismissed recent reports attributed to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), which suggested that its $1 billion loan, backed by crude, was pivotal in resolving the refinery’s liquidity challenges. In a statement by its Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, Dangote Refinery described the claim as a misrepresentation, noting…
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Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga on Wednesday urged Australia to beef up its military support to help Kyiv's armed forces fight off Russia's advancing troops. He was speaking at a press conference with his Australian counterpart Penny Wong, who was on a visit to the country fighting off Russia's invasion for almost three years. Canberra…
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The Police Command in Kaduna State, says its operatives have detained one bandit and three suspected car snatchers in the state. This is contained in a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, ASP Mansir Hassan on Wednesday in Kaduna. Hassan said, “On Dec. 16 , At about 1800 hours, operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit led…
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No fewer than 250 elderly individuals from Niger State have benefited from a N200,000 cash donation to each person by the wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Bola Ahmed Tinubu. While distributing the cash to the elderly on Tuesday, 17th December 2024, in Minna, the First Lady noted that the gesture was part of the…
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The National Agency for Food, Drugs, Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has notified Nigerians about the sale and distribution of counterfeit Paludex (Artemether/Lumefantrine) (80mg/480mg) and Suspension (20mg/120mg) tablets in circulation. NAFDAC informed Nigerians about the circulation of these counterfeit tablets via a post shared on its official X handle on Wednesday. The counterfeit tablets were manufactured…
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In an era of escalating cyber threats, the healthcare industry stands at a critical technological crossroads. Traditional record-keeping systems have become vulnerable—centralised and increasingly susceptible to breaches that compromise patient privacy and institutional trust. Enter blockchain: a revolutionary technology poised to reshape how we protect, manage, and share healthcare information. Understanding Blockchain: A New Paradigm…
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A Lagos-based law firm, Tope Adebayo LP, has revealed that the concept of plea bargaining, although increasingly popular in Nigeria, lacks legal foundation in Nigerian federal laws and is only formally recognised in Lagos State. In its report titled ‘The Legality of the Use of Plea Bargain in Nigeria’s Criminal Justice System’, the firm described…
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President Bola Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the executive management teams for 12 River Basin Development Authorities under the Federal Ministry of Water Resources. Tinubu's spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed the appointments in a statement on Wednesday. The appointees for the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority, Abeokuta (Lagos, Oyo, Ogun, and Osun) include Hon. Odebunmi…