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Defence
We will get Bello Turji soon , says CDS
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has vowed to ensure that the notorious terrorist and bandit leader , Bello Turji is captured soon. Musa gave the assurance while briefing newsmen on the operations of the military across the country on Tuesday in Abuja. He said: Turji’s capture is imminent”. On the alleged imposition of levy on communities…
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Arewa Forum lauds CDS’ peace, security initiatives
The Arewa Concerned Citizens Forum (ACCF), has commended the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, for the efforts to strengthen peace and security in the country. The forum gave the commendation in a statement issued in Kaduna on Sunday. The statement was signed by the co-founders of the forum, Alhaji Bello Abubakar and Dr Victor Bobai. Other signataries are…
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ACF hails Tinubu for authorising CDS’ visit to Niger Republic
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has lauded President Bola Tinubu for authorising the recent visit to the Republic of Niger by a high-ranking Nigerian military delegation led by Gen. Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff. This is contained in a statement released on Sunday in Kaduna by Prof . Tanko Muhammad-Baba, the National Publicity Secretary of the ACF. According…
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Area Forum lauds CDS’s peace, security initiatives
Area Forum lauds CDS’s peace, security initiatives Security By Ezra Musa Kaduna, Sept. 1, 2024 (NAN) The Area Concerned Citizens Forum (ACCF), has commended the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, for the efforts to strengthen peace and security in the country. The forum gave the commendation in a statement issued in Kaduna on Sunday. The statement was signed…
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Defence
Nigeria, Niger sign MoU to enhance security cooperation
The Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff ( CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa and Nigerien counterpart, Gen. Moussa Barmou, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to enhance security cooperation between Nigeria and Niger Republic. This is contained in a statement by the Acting Director of Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, on Wednesday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has…
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Defence
Military will continue to defend democracy – CDS
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has reiterated the readiness of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to continue to defend the nation’s democracy. Musa gave the assurance on Tuesday when the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, paid a courtesy visit to the Defence Headquarters in Abuja. He expressed appreciation to…
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CDS seeks collective measures to secure schools
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has called for collective measures to secure schools against security challenges. Musa made the call on Thursday at a safe school workshop with theme: ” Providing a Secure and Safe Learning Environment for Advancement of National Development” organised by 8 Division of Nigerian Army Sokoto. He said the Armed Forces of…
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Chief of Defence Staff, 149 others bag NIM fellowship
The Nigerian Institute of Management Chartered (NIM) has conferred the status of fellowship on the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, and 149 other Nigerians. The recipients were conferred at the NIM 2024 Awards, Fellows and Spouses Day Luncheon on Thursday in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event’s theme was: ” Integrating Sustainability into Strategic Decision…
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NEWS
TETFund pledges sustained funding of Nigerian Army institutions
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has promised to sustain its investment in Nigerian Army institutions. The Executive Secretary, TETFund, Sonny Echono made the pledge when he led top management of TETFund on a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, in Abuja on Friday. According him, the military has been a vital supporter of educational…
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Defence
CDS hails high level of synergy among services
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has commended the armed forces for the high level of synergy between them. This, he said, had resulted in numerous operational successes in various theatres of operation. Musa gave the commendation while being briefed at the Strategic Operations Centre, Headquarters Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Monday in Abuja. This is contained…
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West African Defence Chiefs to activate ECOWAS standby force
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says the West African Chiefs of Defence have agreed to activate the standby force of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Musa said the decision was taken at the end of the 42nd Ordinary Meeting of the ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff, held between Wednesday and Friday…
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ECOWAS defence chiefs seek return of Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger
The Chiefs of Defence Staff in West Africa on Friday, called for the return of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, made the call when he led other ECOWAS defence chiefs on visit to the National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC), on Friday in Abuja.…
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Defence
Protest: We are after only enemies of state – CDS
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has said that the military and security agencies are after those behind the call for undemocratic change of government. Musa said this on Tuesday during a combined news conference by the heads of security agencies and Service Chiefs at the Defense Headquarters. He said the military knew that some protesters calling…
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We must always be patriotic not egocentric –CDS
The Chief of Defence Staff(CDS) , Gen. Christopher Musa, on Wednesday charged the Military to always act in the interest of our country and not for personal gain. Musa gave the charge at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC) Jaji , Kaduna State, ‘Regimental Dinner Night’ in honour of the graduating students of Senior Course 46. The News…
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CDS, IGP deny aiding, abetting activities of illegal miners
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, and the Inspector General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, have denied suggestions that their personnel provide security for illegal miners in the country. The duo made the denial at a public hearing convened by the House of Representatives Committee on Mineral Resources. The hearing, which was conducted on Thursday in Abuja,…
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Why 397 arrested illegal miners should be thoroughly investigated – CSO
A civil society group, Action for Economic Development (AED), has called for thorough investigation of 387 suspected illegal miners recently arrested by the military, to halt criminality in the mining sector. The Convener of the group, Bilkisu Bello, made the call in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Bello commended the armed forces, under the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen.…
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Arewa group rejects proposed protests, urges support for Tinubu, CDS
The Arewa Concerned Citizens Forum (ACCF), has kicked against plans for nationwide protests by some persons in some parts of the country. The Kaduna-based group, in a press conference in Kaduna on Sunday, alleged that the proposed protests were being sponsored by “some individuals working against the incumbent government”. The press conference was addressed by Dr. Victor Bobai, its National…
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