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Terrorists, Bandits Survive Through Local Support, Says Defence Minister

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:48 +0000

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has attributed the persistence of terrorism, banditry and other security challenges in the country to the support criminal groups receive from some members of local communities. Musa made the assertion while speaking at the June 12 edition of The Platform, organised by The Covenant Nation in Lagos. [...]

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President Tinubu Meets Former Defence Chief Christopher Musa at Aso Rock

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:00:08 +0000

President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa (retd), at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. Musa, who retired on October 24, 2025, arrived at the Presidential Villa on Monday evening and was escorted into the President’s office area by a senior security official. This is his [...]

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CDS Musa Warns Armed Forces Against Harm to Innocent Civilians During Operations

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 12:00:40 +0000

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has cautioned personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces to avoid causing harm to innocent citizens during operations. General Musa issued the warning on Friday during an official visit to the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in Kaduna State, where he inaugurated several completed projects aimed at enhancing cadet [...]

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CDS Christopher Musa Congratulates Ex-Head of State Yakubu Gowon on 90th Birthday

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Sat, 19 Oct 2024 12:00:16 +0000

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has congratulated former Head of State and elder statesman, General Yakubu Gowon, on his 90th birthday. In a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday by the Director of Defence Information (DDI), Major General Tukur Gusau, Musa lauded Gowon’s pivotal role in promoting peace and unity during [...]

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Chief of Defence Staff Urges Troops to Remain Resolute in Ensuring National Security

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Sat, 13 Jan 2024 20:00:02 +0000

Gen. Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff, has issued a call to action for troops to maintain their steadfastness in combating insecurity and upholding peace across the nation. In his address on Sunday in Abuja, marking the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, Musa emphasized the significance of the event in honoring the unwavering dedication [...]

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