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The Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Its origins lie in the elements of the Royal West African Frontier Force that became Nigeria when independence was granted in 1960.
General CG Musa OFR
CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF
To Nurture a Professional Armed Forces of Nigeria that is People Centric, Capable of Meeting its Constitutional Responsibilities in a Joint and Collaborative Environment
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The Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Its origins lie in the elements of the Royal West African Frontier Force that became Nigeria when independence was granted in 1960.
GENERAL OO OLUYEDE
CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF
“To consolidate the capabilities of the Armed Forces of Nigeria through enhanced jointness for a reinforced operational posture, supported by improved welfare efforts and sound administration aimed at ensuring the Armed Forces maintain its core military fundamentals of guaranteeing Nigeria’s sovereignty and prosperity under a whole of government approach.”
FG PROMISES ADEQUATE SUPPORT TO ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA, HONOUR FALLEN HEROES, CELEBRATE SERVICE AND EXCELLENCE AT 2026 AFCRD REGIMENTAL DINNER NIGHT
The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) on Tuesday night hosted the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day (AFCRD) Regimental Dinner Night at the Armed Forces Officers’ Mess, Asokoro, Abuja, in an atmosphere marked by solemn remembrance, military tradition and deep camaraderie. Speaking on behalf of the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,…
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FG PROMISES ADEQUATE SUPPORT TO ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA, HONOUR FALLEN HEROES, CELEBRATE SERVICE AND EXCELLENCE AT 2026 AFCRD REGIMENTAL DINNER NIGHT
The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) on Tuesday night hosted the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day (AFCRD) Regimental Dinner Night at the Armed Forces Officers’ Mess, Asokoro, Abuja, in an atmosphere marked by solemn remembrance, military tradition and deep camaraderie. Speaking on behalf of the President and Commander-in-Chief…
CDS ASSURES TROOPS OF IMPROVED WELFARE REFORMS……..As he fetes troops in a night of entertainment to celebrate AFCRD 2026.
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has assured officers and men of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) that concrete steps are being taken to improve their overall welfare, describing the process as ongoing and receiving support at the highest level of government. General Oluyede gave the…
GOODWILL MESSAGE BY CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF GENERAL OO OLUYEDE AFM NAM CMH GSS psc mni FCM FCMH TSM GOM CCA ON THE OCCASION OF ARMED FORCES CELEBRATION AND REMEMBRANCE DAY 2026
On this solemn and historic occasion of the Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day for Year 2026, we gather as a nation to honour the extraordinary bravery and sacrifices of the men and women of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. This day serves as a poignant reminder of the heavy…
DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS COMMEMORATES ARMED FORCES CELEBRATION AND REMEMBRANCE DAY WITH GOLF KITTY…… As Defence Minister commends the sacrifice of fallen heroes.
The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) on Saturday, 10 January 2026, organized a Golf Kitty at the Tukur Yusuf Buratai International Golf Resort and Country Club, Yar’Adua Barracks, Asokoro, Abuja, as part of activities marking the Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day 2026. The event brought together senior military officers…
AFN HOLDS STRATEGIC SEMINAR TO DEEPEN TRANSFORMATION, INNOVATION AND JOINT OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) on Tuesday, 16 December 2025, started a high-level strategic seminar aimed at consolidating operational effectiveness through innovation, transformation and enhanced jointness in response to the evolving security landscape across the country. The seminar, themed “Optimising the AFN’s Operational Capabilities through Transformation and Innovation: Issues…
CDS COMMENDS NORTHERN TRADITIONAL RULERS FOR SUPPORTING PEACE AND SECURITY INITIATIVES
1. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, OFR, has commended the Northern Traditional Rulers Council for their unwavering commitment to peace, unity, and national stability. He gave the commendation in a goodwill message delivered during the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council General Assembly held today, Tuesday, 21…
CDS RECEIVES NORTHERN BRIDGE BUILDERS FORUM, REAFFIRMS AFN’S COMMITMENT TO NATIONAL SECURITY
1. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, today, 23 September 2025, received members of the Northern Bridge Builders Forum on a courtesy visit at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja. 2. Speaking during the visit, the team leader, Senator Joel Danlami Ikenya, commended the Armed Forces of Nigeria…
DHQ SETS FOR THE 4th EDITION OF CDS UNITY BASKET BALL CHAMPIONSHIP IN LAGOS
1. The Defence Headquarters is pleased to inform the general public on the planned Fourth Edition of Chief of Defence Staff ( CDS) Unity Basketball Championship (South-West Zone), scheduled to hold from 30th September to 5th October 2025 at the National Stadium and Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. 2. This…
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PRESS BRIEFING BY DIRECTORATE OF DEFENCE MEDIA OPERATIONS ON ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA’S MILITARY OPERATIONS HELD AT DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS NEW CONFERENCE ROOM ON 14 JULY 2022
Biweekly press briefing on the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other Security agencies operational activities recorded from the operational theatres…
MEDIA BRIEF ON ACTIVITIES OF OPERATION HADARIN DAJI AND OPERATION THUNDER STRIKE FROM 10 MAY – JULY 2019
Gentlemen of the press, I welcome you to this important media brief on the activities of Operation HADARIN DAJI (OPHD)…
PRESIDENT BUHARI COMMENDS MILITARY ONSLAUGHT AGAINST INSURGENCY, LAUNCHES ARMED FORCES REMEMBRANCE EMBLEM
President Muhammadu Buhari has commended members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) for gallantry and sacrifices in the ongoing…
CDS VISIT TO RUSSIAN FEDERATION MINISTER OF DEFENCE
PRESS RELEASE CDS VISIT TO RUSSIAN FEDERATION MINISTER OF DEFENCE 1. The CDS General Christopher Musa paid a courtesy visit…