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CDS VISIT TO RUSSIAN FEDERATION MINISTER OF DEFENCE

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PRESS RELEASE CDS VISIT TO RUSSIAN FEDERATION MINISTER OF DEFENCE 1. The CDS General Christopher Musa paid a courtesy visit to Mr Andrey Belousov, the Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation, on Sat, 10 May 25, at the Russian Ministry of Defence Building, Moscow. 2. The visit was aimed at reiterating Nigeria's solidarity with the Federation on its 80th

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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 to Mr Andrey Belousov, the Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation, on Sat, 10 May 25, at the Russian Ministry of Defence Building, Moscow. 2. The visit was aimed

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CDS VISIT TO RUSSIA – WREATH LAYING CEREMONY AT RED SQUARE, MOSCOW

1. The CDS attended the Wreath Laying Parade on Thu, 8 May 2025 at the Red Square as part of activities to commemorate the 80th Victory Day of the Russian Federation. 2. The event was in honour of Russian heroes who paid the ultimate price for the Federation during World

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RUSSIAN PRESIDENT SECURITY REPRESENTATIVE VISITS CDS: SUPPORTS NIGERIA’S COUNTER INSURGENCY OPERATIONS

1. The Representative of the President of the Russian Federation, Lieutenant General Andrei Averianov today, 28 April 2025 paid a courtesy visit on the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa OFR. The Head of the Russian delegation in his remarks noted that the visit marked a memorable day

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EASTER MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF

1. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Christopher Gwabin Musa joined well-wishers in felicitating with Christian faithful on the auspicious occasion of Esther Celebration. He said "as we mark the celebration of Easter, I extend my heartfelt greetings to each and every one of you, those at home, on

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PRESS RELEASE CDS BREAKS FAST WITH ARMED FORCES PERSONNEL, CALLS FOR UNITY OF PURPOSE

1. In line with his People Centric Leadership Style, the Chief of Defence ( CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa yesterday joined members of the Armed Forces to break the Christian fast.The event was the initiative of the CDS for both Christians and Muslems personnel to dine together in order to

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PRESS RELEASE PAKISTANI DEFENCE CHIEF VISITS DHQ, SAYS NIGERIA GREAT PARTNER

1. The Pakistani Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Islamic Republic of Pakistan, General Shahir Shamsad Mirza yesterday paid a visit on his Nigerian counterpart, General Christopher Gwabin Musa at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja. The Chief of Defence Staff ( CDS) General Musa thanked the Pakistani Defence Chief for the

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PRESS RELEASE MILITARY OPERATION FACILITATED GENERAL MAHARAZU TSIGA’S RELEASE

The attention of Defence Headquarters ( DHQ) has been drawn to a misleading article by Brigadier General Ismaila Abdullahi which claims that military generals contributed money to secure the recent release of Brigadier General Mahrazu Tsiga (retired) who was held captive for 56 days. This article clearly contradicts the efforts

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AIR LOGISTICS SUPPORT: CDS COMMENDS NAF AS EXERCISE OMO OLOJA HOLDS IN LAGOS

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Abayomi Olonisakin, has commended the Nigerian Air Force

AIR TASK FORCE OF OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE NEUTRALIZES ISWAP TERRORISTS, DESTROYS HIDEOUTS AT TUDUN WULGO, TUMBUN GINI IN BORNO STATE

    The Air Task Force of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has neutralized several Islamic State

DEFENCE MINISTER URGES LAKE CHAD BASIN ON STRATEGIC INTELLIGENCE

The Nigeria Minister of Defence (MOD), Mr Mansur Dan-Ali has urged the Directors of Military

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INDIA COLLEGE PLEDGES STRONGER TIES WITH NIGERIAN MILITARY

   The Commandant, Defence Services Staff College Wellington India, Lieutenant General SK Gadeock has pledged to provide impetus in training,

OPERATION WHIRL STROKE CONDUCTS CLEARANCE OPERATIONS ACROSS FOUR FRONTS IN BENUE NASARAWA AND TARABA STATES

1. Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) operating in Benue, Nasarawa, Taraba and Zamfara states conducted a four prong clearance

CDS RECEIVES NIPR EXECUTIVES: TO STRENTHEN EXISTING RELATIONSHIP.

1. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa today , 12 November , 2024 received the Executive

MILITARY REMAINS AT THE FOREFRONT IN TACKLING INSECURITY – FC OPWS

The Force Commander (FC), Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Major General Kevin Aligbe, has restated that the Armed Forces of Nigeria