Things to know about new Chief of Defense Staff, Olufemi Oluyede
President Bola Tinubu has appointed General Olufemi Oluyede as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), replacing General Christopher Musa. The announcement was made through a statement by Sunday Dare, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, on Friday in Abuja. The appointment is part of the government’s ongoing effort to strengthen Nigeria’s […]
Chief of Defence Staff meets Benue Traditional Council, elders in Makurdi
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, visited Benue State and met with traditional rulers and respected elders in Makurdi, the state capital. This visit is part of his nationwide mission to promote peace and strengthen security. General Musa’s main aim was to build better understanding between the military and local communities. He […]
Canada visa snub: Defence Headquarters tells Nigerians to disregard malicious allegations
The Defence Headquarters has asked Nigerians to ignore false claims surrounding the recent Canada visa denial for the Chief of Defence Staff and some military athletes. The agency emphasized that the public should always verify information before spreading unverified news. Nigeria’s military team was invited to participate in the Invictus Games in Vancouver, Canada. The […]
Military Warns of Potential Intervention if #EndbadGovernance Protests Escalate into Violence
In a recent press conference held in Abuja on August 2, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) issued a stern warning regarding the ongoing #EndbadGovernance protests sweeping across the nation. The CDS made it clear that the military is prepared to step in if the protests devolve into violence. The CDS’s remarks come amid increasing […]
Chief Of Defence Staff Demands Simon Ekpa’s Arrest, Accuses Finland And EU Of Protecting Him
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has accused the Finnish government and the European Union of protecting Simon Ekpa, who claims to be the Prime Minister of the Indigenous People of Biafra. During an interview on Channels TV on Wednesday, June 12, Musa questioned the European Union’s commitment to supporting democracy in Nigeria, […]