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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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PRESS BRIEFING BY ACTING DIRECTOR DEFENCE INFORMATION BRIG GEN JOHN AGIM IN RESPONSE TO AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL REPORT

1. Gentlemen of the Press, as you have heard and witnessed from the visit to

TROOPS OF OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE SUSTAIN THEIR ONSLAUGHT AGAINST BOKO HARAM/ISWAP CRIMINALS ACROSS THE NORTH-EAST

    It is evident from recent encounters with Boko Haram/ISWAP that the resilience of

PAKISTAN DEFENCE CHIEF LAUDS NIGERIAN ARMED FORCES

Pakistan Defence Chief Lauds Nigerian Armed Forces The Director General of Joint Staff of the

A PRESS BRIEFING BY THE DEFENCE MEDIA OPERATIONS HELD AT DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS OLD CONFERENCE ROOM ON 20 MAY 2021

Ladies and Gentlemen of the Press, I am delighted to welcome you again to the

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DHQ AND HQ FRSC STRENGTHENED COLLABORATION

Defence Headquarters, has lauded the efforts of the Federal Road Safety Commission for their effort in curbing insecurity in the

AFEME GRADUATES 15 TECHNICIANS

The effort of the  Defence Headquarters to equip the Armed Forces of Nigeria with requisite manpower and skill to promote

OPERATION HAIL STORM: AIR TASK FORCE ELIMINATES KEY ISWAP LEADERS, SCORES OF FIGHTERS IN MASSIVE AIR STRIKES AT KIRTA WULGO AND SABON TUMBUN IN BORNO STATE

The Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has taken another major scalp off the Islamic State of West

OPERATION HADIN KAI: AIR INTERDICTION TARGETED ISWAP CAMP NOT FISHERMEN IN LAKE TCHAD

1. The attention of the Defence Headquarters has been drawn to misguided media reports trending in the social media alleging