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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.
PRESS RELEASE CDS VISITS FRONT LINE UNITS UNDER OPERATION SAFE HAVEN, CALLS FOR PROTECTION OF CITIZENS HUMAN RIGHTS
1. In continuation of his operational visits to Defence Headquarters led operations, the Chief of Defence Staff ( CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa has visited front line units under OPERATION SAFE HAVEN in Kaduna and Plateau states respectively. In his address to troops of the newly established 2 National Mission Brigade in Samaru Kataf, Kaduna state and troops of Sector…
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PRESS RELEASE CDS VISITS FRONT LINE UNITS UNDER OPERATION SAFE HAVEN, CALLS FOR PROTECTION OF CITIZENS HUMAN RIGHTS
1. In continuation of his operational visits to Defence Headquarters led operations, the Chief of Defence Staff ( CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa has visited front line units under OPERATION SAFE HAVEN in Kaduna and Plateau states respectively. In his address to troops of the newly established 2 National Mission…
Press Release Niger Republic’s Military Leader’s Allegations Against Nigeria Are Baseless – FG
The Federal Government of Nigeria strongly rejects allegations made in a viral video by the military leader of Niger Republic, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, claiming non-existent collusion between Nigeria and France to destabilize his country. These claims exist solely in the realm of imagination, as Nigeria has never engaged in any…
CDS FELICITATES WITH MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES: CALLS FOR CHANGE OF SECURITY NARRATIVES IN 2025.
1. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa OFR warmly felicitates with the members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) on the auspicious occasion of Year 2024 Christmas celebrations in commemoration of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. The CDS asserted that the birth of…
CDS COMMENDS NATIONAL ASSEMBLY FOR SPEEDY SCREENING OF ACTING CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF
1. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, commends the National Assembly for the speedy screening of the Acting Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General OO Oluyede. General Musa, who witnessed the screening process in both chambers, was impressed with the manner in which the Senate and…
AFROBEAT MUSIC STAR, D’BANJ TO ARRIVE ABUJA TODAY FOR AMGA 2024.
1. Following the commencement of the African Military Games Abuja (AMGA) 2024 on 18 November, 2024,the much celebrated Nigerian Afro Beat artist, D'Banj and his musical team will arrive Abuja today 19 November to perform at the opening ceremony of the AMGA slated for Wednesday 20 November 2024. The artist…
GOVERNATORIAL ELECTIONS: CDS VISITS ONDO STATE ASSURES FREE AND FAIR GROUND
1. Ahead of the forthcoming Ondo State Gubernatorial election slated for Saturday, 16 November 2024, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa OFR paid a courtesy visit on the Ondo State Governor, His Excellency, Mr Lucky Aiyadatiwa on Thursday, 14 November 2024. The visit was part of…
CDS RECEIVES NIPR EXECUTIVES: TO STRENTHEN EXISTING RELATIONSHIP.
1. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa today , 12 November , 2024 received the Executive members of the National Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) led by its President, Dr Ike Neliaku on a courtesy call on the Defence Headquarters, Abuja. The aim of the visit…
US AFRICOM COMMANDER VISITS CDS: COMMEDS NIGERIA’S APPROACH ON TACKILING INSECURITY
The Commander of the United states Africa Command General Michael Langley has paid a visit to the Chief of Defence Staff Gneral Christopher Musa at the Defence Headquaters, Abuja. General Langley commended the approach of Nigeria in fighting insecurity in the country and its strategic leadership in the sub region.…