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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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GENERAL UPDATE ON ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA OPERATIONS FROM 17 – 23 JULY 2020

  Following our procedure for routine engagement, ladies and gentlemen of the press, today’s briefing

NORTH EAST OPERATIONS: TROOPS OF OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE NEUTRALIZE TOP BHT/ISWAP COMMANDER AND SEVERAL OTHER LEADERS

1. Troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE have continued to conduct intelligence-based operations which continues to

MNJTF FACILITATES RETURN OF NURSE ABDUCTED BY ISWAP

In consonance with the mandate of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) which includes to

TROOPS OF OPERATION HADIN KAI NEUTRALISE TERRORISTS RECOVERED WEAPONS OPERATION DELTA SAFE RESCUE SURFER PASSENGER BOAT MV NUE SWIFT IN BONNY

On 3 July 2022 troops of 24 TF Brigade Operation HADIN KAI made contact Boko

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TROOPS OF OPERATION WHIRL STROKE NEUTRALIZE ARMED BANDITS, RECOVER ARMS AND AMMUNITION IN BENUE AND NASARAWA STATES

    In continuation of the aggressive kinetic operations against armed banditry, cattle rustling and other sundry crimes in the

OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE: TROOPS OF OPERATION FIRE BALL NEUTRALIZE BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS RECOVER ARMS DESTROY TERRORISTS LOGISTICS WAREHOUSE

1. Operation FIRE BALL, a subsidiary operation under Operation LAFIYA DOLE which is meant to clear the remnants of the

UNISFA BROKERS PEACE ACCORD BETWEEN THE TWO COMMUNITIES IN ABYEI.

19 May 2022, Entebbe, Uganda – In a major breakthrough, the Misseriya and Ngok Dinka traditional leaders have signed a

FRAUDSTERS ON NIGERIAN MILITARY RECRUITMENTS

The attention of the Nigerian Military has been drawn to activities of fraudsters demanding money from applicants of the Nigerian