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CDS HOSTS ECOWAS CHIEFS OF DEFENCE STAFF TO A DINNER NIGHT IN ABUJA

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa on 8 August 2024 hosted ECOWAS Chiefs of Defence Staff (CDSs) at Armed Forces Officers’ Mess in Abuja.

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DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS ENHANCES PERSONEL’S MARKSMANSHIP SKILLS THROUGH ARCHERY

1. The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa OFR has sponsored the training of 22 Defence Headquarters (DHQ) officers and men in Archery to enhance their confidence and skills in the game of Archery as well as their marksmanship skills for shooting. The DHQ Archery training which commenced

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AFRICA MILITARY GAMES 2024: CDS VISITS SPORTS MINISTER, SEEKS FOR SUPPORT

1. In preparation towards the successful hosting of the upcoming Africa Military Games (AMGA) 2024) in Abuja from 5- 18 November 2024, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Christopher Gwabin Musa OFR has today, 22 July 2024 paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of Sports, Senator John

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CDS VISITS PLATEAU STATE GOVERNOR, ASSURES TOTAL PEACE AND SECURITY IN THE STATE.

1. The Chief of Defence Staff ( CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa today, 8 July, 2024 paid a courtesy call on the Plateau State Governor, His Excellency, Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang in his office. The visit is part of the CDS leadership concept of ensuring collaboration with critical stake holders

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CDS RECEIVES GRAND RECEPTION FROM SOUTH AFRICAN COUNTERPSRT, HARPS ON SECURITY COOPERSTION.

1. The Chief of Defence Staff ( CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa today, 1 July, 2024 has paid an official visit to the Chief of South Africa National Defence Force (SANDF), General Rudzani Maphwanya in Pretoria, South Africa. The CDS was received by his South African counterpart in his office.

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CDS MOURNS ADMIRAL OGOHI: SAYS HE WAS PATRIOTIC TO THE END

On behalf of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa OFR hereby announces the sad demise of a 8th Chief of Defence Staff, Armed Forces of Nigeria (1999-2003) Admiral Ibrahim Ogohi. Admiral Ogohi died in the early hours of today, Sunday, 30

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ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA HOST MAIDEN VETERANS STAKEHOLDERS FORUM…Focus on Enhancing Veteran Welfare and Future Prospects

The Defence Headquarters organized the inaugural Armed Forces of Nigeria Veterans Stakeholders Forum with the theme "The Nigerian Armed Forces Veterans in the Next Decade." Held at the Tukur Yusuf Buratai Auditorium in the Army War College Nigeria, Asokoro, Abuja, the two-day event commenced on June 25, 2024, and will

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MILITARY REMAINS FOREFRONT AT TACKLING INSECURITY – CDS

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor has said that the Armed Forces

OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE: AIR TASK FORCE INFLICTS HEAVY CASUALTIES ON BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS IN ALAGARNO, SAMBISA FOREST AREAS OF BORNO STATE

  The Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has inflicted heavy casualties on

‘CDS LEADERSHIP FOCUS FOR THE ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA

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GENERAL IRABOR CONFERRED AS GRAND PATRON OF OSMA, NAMED CHIEF HOST OF SAHEL MILITARY GAMES

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, has been conferred as the Grand

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NIGERIAN ARMED FORCES TO SUSTAIN STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH CALIFORNIA NATIONAL GUARD

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor has expressed the readiness of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN)

OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE NEUTRALIZES MORE BOKO HARAM CRIMINALS AS TROOPS INTENSIFY ONSLAUGHT AGAINST THE CRIMINAL ELEMENTS IN THE NORTH-EAST

In continuation of aggressive clearance operations across the North-East aimed at decisively ending terrorism in the region, more Boko Haram/ISWAP

THIRD QUARTER SCORECARD ON THE ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA’S OPERATIONS (JULY TO SEPTEMBER 2020)

    As you are aware, the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies have been involved in different

SENATE CHARGES NIGERIAN ARMED FORCES ON SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS…Assures of Improved Budgetary Allocation

The Senate Committee on Defence has charged members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), to sustain the current tempo