General Christopher Musa
17 Apr
The Minister of Works, Engineer David Umahi, has been assured of the full backing of the Nigerian military in realising the lofty road infrastructure objectives of the Renewed Hope agenda of President Bola Tinubu. Giving the assurance, the Nigerian Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, while on a courtesy call to the Works…
7 Apr
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has recommitted to professional management training of the nation’s Armed Forces with the Nigerian Institute of Management with a view to having well rounded men and officers who will discharge their duties efficiently, effectively and professionally at all times. General Musa made this commitment when he received…
31 Mar
To the perpetrators of violence who seek to sow division and fear among our people, know this: our resolve will not waver. We will hunt you down, we will bring you to justice, and we will restore peace and security to every nook and cranny of our dear nation.
29 Mar
Rising-Up for a United Nigeria (RUN) has applauded the Chief of Defense Staff, Gen Christopher Musa over the release of 137 school pupils.
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…
15 Mar
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to track terrorism funding in Nigeria to its roots. General Musa hinted that tracking terrorism funding in Nigeria is one of the non-kinetic means of fighting terrorism across the globe. He also noted that the Armed Forces of…
28 Feb
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has urged the citizens to stop cursing the country and her leaders, saying that citizens should be positive about the country for her to be productive. [AD] General Musa stated this in Abuja while speaking at a one-day Seminar organised by Defence Correspondents’ with the theme:…
23 Feb
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has warned those suggesting a military takeover to be careful or the arm of the law will go after them. The General was reacting to insinuations from some sections of the country that the military should take over governance in a bid to reduce economic hardship.…
22 Feb
Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has said those calling for a coup because of the economic hardship do not mean well for Nigeria. Following the economic hardship, some people have urged the military to stage a coup in support of the people's plight. Speaking to journalists after commissioning the main entrance of the…
3 Feb
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has sent a Special Fact Finding Team led by the former Commander of the Special Task Force (STF) in Jos, Major-General Augustine Agundu (rtd), to Plateau State to find the root cause of the incessant attacks in the state.
16 Dec
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa has said that good governance and not a military solution would end terrorism in the country. Musa spoke while addressing newsmen in its maiden parley with defence correspondents at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja. According to the Defence chief, military solution to terrorism is 30percent while good…
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The Federal Government said it has recovered N57 billion from the N5.2 trillion liabilities owed the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and other bodies by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of government. Permanent Secretary, Special Duties, Federal Ministry of Finance Okokon Udo revealed this on Tuesday in Enugu State during a Sensitisation Workshop on Federal…
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The Registrar, Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof Ishaq Oloyede, says no fewer than 1.94 million candidates sat for the 2024 examinations in the country. Oloyede said this on Wednesday in Kaduna, while inspecting Computer Based Test (CBT) centres in the state amidst the ongoing JAMB examinations. He added that at the end of…
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Former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, was served his charges through his counsel, Abdulwahab Muhammad (SAN). Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja ruled that the defendant should be served through his counsel, especially as he failed to appear before the court, yet again. The Economic…
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A total of 118 people were the victim of extrajudicial killings by Kenyan police last year, local and international rights groups said in a report published on Wednesday, decrying the "impunity" still enjoyed by the security forces. The figure is down around nine percent from 130 in 2022, while the number of "enforced disappearances" dropped…