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GENERAL RUDZANI MUPHWANYA

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PERSONNEL WELFARE: DHQ COMMISSIONS RESIDENTIAL QUARTERS FOR NON COMMISSIONED OFFICERS IN ABUJA

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In a deliberate effort to enhance service delivery, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has on Thursday 12 December 2019 commissioned 3 newly constructed Blocks of residential apartments for Soldiers, Ratings and Airmen/Airwomen at the Mogadishu Military Cantonment, Abuja. The block of apartments consisting 54 flats furnished to taste was constructed to provide conducive living quarters for personnel of the Defence Headquarters

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CENTRE FOR CIVILIANS IN CONFLICT SEEKS PARTNERSHIP WITH DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS

The senior program manager of Centre for Civilians Conflict (CIMIC) Mr Kyle Dietrich has described the Nigerian Armed Forces as

SOUTH AFRICA TO WORK WITH NIGERIAN MILITARY

The Chief of South African National Defence Force, General Zakaria Shoke has re-affirmed his country’s willingness to work with Nigerian

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AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL FALSE REPORT ON SEXUAL VIOLATION BY TROOPS IN THE NORTH EAST

The Defence Headquarters has taken note of yet another ill-conceived report by Amnesty International (AI) aimed at disparaging the Armed

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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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CDS MEETS GENERAL CHARLES BROWN JR, CHAIRMAN US JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF, DURING THE AFRICA CDS CONFERENCE AT GABORONE, BOTSWANA , FOR MUTUAL BENEFITS.

1. The Chief of Defence Staff, (CDS ) General Christopher Gwabin Musa today, 25 June, 2024 has attended the African Chiefs of Defence Conference with the theme; "Together on the Rampart: Expanding Cooperation and Sharing Values" which was Co-hosted by USAFRICOM and Botswana Defence Force, Gaborone, Botswana. The regular meeting

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TROOPS OF OPERATION ACCORD NEUTRALIZES FOUR ARMED BANDITS IN KADUNA, RECOVER ARMS

    In continuation of the sustained offensive against armed bandits and other criminal elements

TROOPS OF OPERATION HADARIN DAJI IN A FIERCE ENCOUNTER NEUTRALIZES BANDITS AT ZURMI ZAMFARA STATE

PRESS RELEASE 1. Gallant troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI engaged a large number of bandits

OPERATION THUNDER STRIKE: AIR COMPONENT OBLITERATES ANOTHER CAMP, NEUTRALIZES SEVERAL ARMED BANDITS AT KUSASU AREA IN KADUNA STATE

1. In continuation of its sustained efforts to rid Kaduna State and its environs of

DHQ DEVELOPS NEW VETERAN ADMINISTRATION MODEL, FUSE ASSOCIATIONS

The Nigerian Military Veterans have resolved to come together under a proposed umbrella body to