Gen. Christopher Musa
14 Jan
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says the military expects bountiful harvest as they commence the 2025 budget defence before the National Assembly. Musa said this at the Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day 2025 Regimental and Award Night for Officers of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, on Monday in Abuja. He…
14 Jan
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen Christopher Musa, has explained that the military follows strict protocols before executing any airstrike across the various theatres of operations.
27 Dec
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has issued a stern warning to communities and individuals who harbour terrorists, saying such actions will
17 Dec
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has ordered a thorough investigation into the alleged deaths of two Okuama community leaders, while in Army custody.
16 Dec
Nigeria's Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has directed the military to probe the deaths of Pa James Oghoroko and Dennis Okugbaye, the two leaders of Okuama, who died in Army detention. The Director of Defence Information, Brig. Gen. Tukur Gusau, announced this during the CDS during the strategic Communications Interagency Policy Committee…
14 Dec
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen Christopher Musa, said that Nigeria did not need the services of mercenaries to counter the activities
11 Dec
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has reassured that the military high command would continue to prioritize the welfare of personnel, especially those in the frontline. Musa said this on Wednesday during a news conference on the unveiling of the “Tribute to Our Troops,” an event being organized to commemorate the 2025…
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…
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.
4 Oct
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has said that wanted terrorist kingpin, Bello Turji, is in a state of panic following the renewed military onslaught on terrorists in the North West. READ ALSO:Chief of Defence Staff alive, DHQ clarifies Musa said this in an interview with the News…
21 Sep
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says the Armed Forces and other security agencies are unwaveringiy committed to restoring total peace in the country. Musa made the commitment at the Regimental Dinner night in honor of the passing out cadets of the 71 Regular Course, Direct Short Service Course 28 Army and…
18 Sep
The Chief of Defense Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says the security agencies will ensure that this Saturday’s governorship election in Edo is conducted free and fair under a conducive environment. Musa gave the assurance on Wednesday, when he visited the state to assess the readiness of members of the Armed Forces and Security agencies…
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National Orientation Agency (NOA) has tasked citizens to be security conscious and promote ethical values to address insecurity and other vices in Nigeria. Dr Priscilla Gondoaluor, Nasarawa State Director, NOA stated this at a stakeholders engagement on Promoting Awareness, Ethical Values and National Development, held on Tuesday in Lafia. She said that the stakeholders’ engagement…
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The Alliance for All Labour Party Professionals and Stakeholders (AALPS) has raised serious concerns over what it describes as the destabilisation of the party by its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi. The group has warned that his actions are threatening the party’s future and could lead to catastrophic electoral consequences in the 2027 general elections.…
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Mr Solomon Akwashiki, member representing Lafia Central Constituency in the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has called on leaders at all levels to be just in their dealings. Akwashiki, made the call on Tuesday at a one day Stakeholders Engagement/Town Hall Sensitisation Programme on Security Awareness, Human Rights and Get-Rich- Quick Syndrome in Lafia. The…
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The Taraba State Police Command has rescued two kidnapped victims following a raid on a kidnappers' hideout in Isinyi Forest, Tapga Village, Ibi Local Government Area (LGA). According to a statement released by the command's spokesperson, Abdullahi Usman, the operation was conducted in the early hours of January 21, 2025, by detectives from the Ibi…
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A development economist, Chief Tunde Fanimokun, has called for transparent, corruption-free and visionary leadership at all levels of government to facilitate national development. Fanimokun, also an administrator and technocrat, made the call while delivering the 2025 Distinguished Personality Lecture of the Lagos State University (LASU). The lecture had the theme: `The Practicability of Incorruptibility under…
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Two daredevil terrorists ravaging the Northwestern part of the country have surrendered to troops following superior firepower. The two prominent terrorist leaders, Abu Radde and Umar Black, operating in Batsari and Safana Local Government Areas of Katsina State, surrendered to troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA operating in the NW operational theater of the nation on…
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The Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has justified the 50 percent tariff increase in services rendered by telecommunication outfits, saying it was due to inflation and rising costs of operation. The minister spoke while responding to questions at the 2025 budget defense session by the joint House of Representatives and Senate…
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Operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command have arrested suspected armed robbers and kidnappers in the state following a tip-off. DSP Mansir Hassan, the state’s police spokesperson, made this known in a statement on Tuesday as he explained how the arrests were carried out. He added that the four armed robbery suspects, Abubakar Alkamu (age…
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In a landmark development for Nigeria’s energy sector, Transgrid Enerco Limited has signed the Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) to acquire a 60 per cent equity stake in Eko Electricity Distribution Company (Eko DisCo). This transaction represents the first market-driven acquisition in the power sector, signaling a bold new era for electricity distribution in Nigeria. Transgrid…
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On the back of Monday's historic win over New Zealand, Nigeria's Junior Female Yellow Greens will hope to end the group stage of the 2025 ICC U-19 Women's T20 World Cup in style, when they come up against South Africa in their last group game on Wednesday. Although the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup…