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CDS VISIT TO RUSSIA – WREATH LAYING CEREMONY AT RED SQUARE, MOSCOW

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1. The CDS attended the Wreath Laying Parade on Thu, 8 May 2025 at the Red Square as part of activities to commemorate the 80th Victory Day of the Russian Federation. 2. The event was in honour of Russian heroes who paid the ultimate price for the Federation during World War II. It took place at about 0900 hrs (GMT+3,

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CDS VISIT TO RUSSIA – WREATH LAYING CEREMONY AT RED SQUARE, MOSCOW

1. The CDS attended the Wreath Laying Parade on Thu, 8 May 2025 at the Red Square as part of activities to commemorate the 80th Victory Day of the Russian Federation. 2. The event was in honour of Russian heroes who paid the ultimate price for the Federation during World

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RUSSIAN PRESIDENT SECURITY REPRESENTATIVE VISITS CDS: SUPPORTS NIGERIA’S COUNTER INSURGENCY OPERATIONS

1. The Representative of the President of the Russian Federation, Lieutenant General Andrei Averianov today, 28 April 2025 paid a courtesy visit on the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa OFR. The Head of the Russian delegation in his remarks noted that the visit marked a memorable day

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EASTER MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF

1. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Christopher Gwabin Musa joined well-wishers in felicitating with Christian faithful on the auspicious occasion of Esther Celebration. He said "as we mark the celebration of Easter, I extend my heartfelt greetings to each and every one of you, those at home, on

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PRESS RELEASE CDS BREAKS FAST WITH ARMED FORCES PERSONNEL, CALLS FOR UNITY OF PURPOSE

1. In line with his People Centric Leadership Style, the Chief of Defence ( CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa yesterday joined members of the Armed Forces to break the Christian fast.The event was the initiative of the CDS for both Christians and Muslems personnel to dine together in order to

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PRESS RELEASE PAKISTANI DEFENCE CHIEF VISITS DHQ, SAYS NIGERIA GREAT PARTNER

1. The Pakistani Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Islamic Republic of Pakistan, General Shahir Shamsad Mirza yesterday paid a visit on his Nigerian counterpart, General Christopher Gwabin Musa at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja. The Chief of Defence Staff ( CDS) General Musa thanked the Pakistani Defence Chief for the

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PRESS RELEASE MILITARY OPERATION FACILITATED GENERAL MAHARAZU TSIGA’S RELEASE

The attention of Defence Headquarters ( DHQ) has been drawn to a misleading article by Brigadier General Ismaila Abdullahi which claims that military generals contributed money to secure the recent release of Brigadier General Mahrazu Tsiga (retired) who was held captive for 56 days. This article clearly contradicts the efforts

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PRESS RELEASE CDS CONDEMNS KILLING OF HUNTERS IN EDO STATE.

1. The Chief of Defence Staff, (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa has condemned in strong terms the unfortunate killing of hunters while on transit in Edo State. The incident, which occurred on 28 March 2025, could have been avoided if the appropriate authorities were notified and involved in ascertaining the

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NIGERIA’s 59th INDEPENDENCE PARADE 2019

President Muhammadu Buhari, alongside Vice President Prof Yemi Osinbajo, Senate President, Senator Ahmed Lawan, Speaker

NIGERIAN ARMED FORCES TO SUSTAIN STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH CALIFORNIA NATIONAL GUARD

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor has expressed the readiness of the

OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE: AIR TASK FORCE DESTROYS NEW BHTs SETTLEMENT, NEUTRALIZES SEVERAL TERRORISTS AT MANA WAJI IN BORNO STATE

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DHQ TO SUPPORT RED CROSS

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) will provide every assistance required of it by the International Committee

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OPERATION ACCORD: AIR COMPONENT OF OPERATION HADARIN DAJI DESTROYS ANOTHER CAMP, NEUTRALIZES SEVERAL ARMED BANDITS AT KWAYANBANA FOREST IN ZAMFARA STATE

1. In continuation of air strikes being conducted under Operation ACCORD, the Air Component of Operation HADARIN DAJI has destroyed

DHQ PARTNERS CENTRE FOR CIVILIANS IN CONFLICT TO ENHANCE CIVIL- MILITARY RELATIONS

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin has stressed the need for military commanders and stakeholders to

OPERATION HAIL STORM 2: SCORES OF TERRORISTS KILLED BY AIR TASK FORCE OF OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE IN LAKE CHAD AREA OF BORNO STATE

Several terrorists have been neutralized and their hideouts and logistics structures destroyed by the Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation

NIGERIAN MILITARY IS EXCEPTIONAL AND OUTSTANDING    … Liberia’s Minister of National Defence

The Minister of National Defence of Liberia, Honourable Brownie J Samukai Jr has described the Nigerian Armed Forces as very