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CDS EID-KABIR MESSAGE: OUR COMMITMENT TO SECURE NIGERIA REMAIN SACROSANCT

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It is with great pleasure that I join many well-wishers to rejoice with all Moslem faithfuls on this auspicious occasion of Eid-Kabir. There is no doubt that the sacrifice of prophet Ibrahim serves as refence point for loyalty and dedication to Almighty Allah from generations.  The members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), remain committed to the democratic tenets and our loyalty to constituted authority remains constant as we have only recently celebrated 25 unbroken years of democracy in Nigeria.             It is my fervent believe that Nigerians, especially…

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Ekiti Governor Visits CDS Commends AFN, Seeks more Security Presence.

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The Chief of Defence Staff ( CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, today 1 February, 2024 received the Executive Governor of Ekiti State, His Excellency, Mr Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji on a courtesy visit to the Defence Headquarters ( DHQ). The Governor who was accompanied on the visit by the Senate leader, Senator Opayemi Bamidele  and other government top functionaries commended the Armed Forces of Nigeria ( AFN) for keeping Nigeria safe and indivisible. According to him, the situation would have been worse without the intervention and contributions of the AFN. The…

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Defence Headquarters and British Military Advisory Training Team (BMATT) Launch Regional Security Training in Abuja

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In a joint initiative, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) and the British Military Advisory Training Team (BMATT) have commenced a comprehensive 5-day training program under the theme “Managing Defence in a Wider Security Context.” The training is scheduled from January 22 to January 26, 2024, at the Army War College Nigeria (AWCN) Conference Hall in Asokoro, Abuja. Security management experts from various fields are expected to convene for this collaborative effort. Representing Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, Major General HI Mabeokwe, the Director of Peacekeeping Operations at DHQ,…

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CDS Christmas And New Year Message: Let Us Unite Against Our Common Enemies

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In a heartfelt message, the Chief of Defence Staff Nigeria, General Christopher Musa has expressed sincere gratitude to the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) and the citizens for their commitment as the nation joins the global celebration of Christmas and New Year. The CDS message aims to foster a sense of unity, shared destiny, and warmth during this festive season. The General Musa’s fervent prayer is that the festive spirit will bind Nigerians together, and the principles of peace, love, and harmony, as taught by Christ, will guide their celebrations.…

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CAN Leadership Visits DHQ: Commends   Progress Achieved Under CDS

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The ChIef  of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa has received the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) at the Defence Headquarters Abuja. The leadership of CAN was led to Defence Headquarters  by it’s President His Eminence, Most Reverend Daniel Okoh. According to him the  visit was to reciprocate similar gesture by the CDS to the Association’s Headquarters  few months ago.  According to him, the CDS visit has yielded  many fruitful results. He added that the CDS gesture has given CAN a further sense of belonging and created…

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Leaders of Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria visits DHQ Commends CDS for Handling of Kaduna Incident.

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The leadership of the Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria led by Dr Bashir Aliyu Umar has today, 14 December, 2023 paid a visit to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja. In his remarks during the occasion, the CDS assured the council of the Armed Forces of Nigeria ( AFN) undauting commitment to ensuring peace in the country. He added that the recent Tudun-Biri incident in Kaduna was unfortunate and highly regrettable. General Musa pledged to sincerely find the cause and…

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General Christopher Musa alive, hearty.

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The  Defence Headquarters has reacted to a publication it termed as unfortunate by an online news paper  alledging that the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa passed away, In a statement issued to Defence Corres[pondents by the Director Defence Information Brigadier General Tukur Gusau he termed the report as unfortunate, unethical and lacking  credibility. Gusau said “To put the records straigth  the CDS, General CG Musa is alive and hearty. The Chief of Defence Staff who just returned from an official assignment outside the country has resumed work…

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