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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
Welcome to Defence Headquarters
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.
July 01
CDS MEETS SOUTH AFRICAN COUNTERPART,
GENERAL RUDZANI MUPHWANYA
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Press Release
ACTIVITIES OF THE MULTI NATIONAL JOINT TASK FORCE FROM 6 TO 19 AUG 21
1. The reorganised Multi National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) was operationalised in mid 2015 by countries of the Lake Chad…
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…
NEW YEAR FELICITATION FROM THE CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF GEN AG OLONISAKIN TO OFFICERS MEN AND WOMEN OF THE ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA
It is with great pleasure that I felicitate with all officers and soldiers/ratings/airmen and airwomen of the Armed Forces of…
TROOPS OF OPERATION WHIRL STRIKE NEUTRALIZE ARMED BANDITS RECOVER WEAPONS IN BENUE STATE
1. In continuation of efforts to forestall banditry and other criminal activities in the North Central Zone of the Country,…
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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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
