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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