Tag: CDS
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Protest: We will not accept any individual flying foreign flag in Nigeria- CDS warns
Chief of Defense Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has declared that the Federal Government will not accept anybody, any individual flying any foreign flag in Nigeria.
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Ribadu, CDS, absent at Senate’s interface with security chiefs
The planned interface of the Senate with Service Chiefs was stalled on Wednesday, following the absence of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa and others at the National Assembly.
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We are coming after bandits, terrorists, vows CDS
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Maj.-Gen. Christopher Musa, has said that the military will flush out bandits and terrorists from the country. The CDS made the commitment on Friday in Kaduna when he paid a courtesy visit to Gov. Uba Sani at government house.
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I’m leaving military bigger, stronger, more capable – Irabor
The immediate past Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, has said that he left the Nigeria Armed Forces bigger, stronger and more capable to deliver on its constitutional mandate. Irabor stated this in his valedictory speech during the pulling out parade organised in his honour on Friday in Abuja.
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Eid-el-Kabir: CDS salutes troops, calls for loyalty and support to Tinubu’s administration
The Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Christopher Gwabin Musa, OFR, felicitates with gallant troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), and their families on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir. A statement signed by Tukur Ismaila Gusau, Brigadier General Acting Director Defence Information, said the Chief of Defence staff appreciates the selfless sacrifice,…
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2023 polls: We are good to go on all fronts – CDS, Irabor
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor has reassured Nigerians that the armed forces and other security agencies are ready to provide safe and secure environment for the 2023 general elections. Irabor gave the assurance while briefing newsmen shortly after meeting with service chiefs and
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Debarment allowance: Irabor urges military retirees for patience
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, has urged retired military officers to show understanding with the Federal Government in the effort to pay them the Security Debarment Allowance (SDA). Irabor made the call at the 42nd Anniversary Dinner of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) 28 Regular Course Welfare Association on Saturday in…
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There will be no more coup in Nigeria again – CDS Irabor
Nigeria’s Chief of Defense Staff, General Lucky Irabor, has assured Nigerians that the country will not experience coup again in the country, Irabor made this known that the armed forces are battle ready to work with the police in order to provide adequate security in the forthcoming general elections.
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Owo attack: DHQ clarifies identities of arrested suspects
The Defence Headquarters has given details of the suspects arrested in connection with the June 5 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church Owo in Ondo State. The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, had on Tuesday during a parley with media executives and editors revealed the names of the terrorists who masterminded the Owo…
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2023 elections: Irabor warns politicians against instigating trouble
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, has warned politicians and their supporters who are planning to cause trouble during the 2023 general elections to desist. Irabor gave the warning while addressing newsmen during the Defence Headquarters bi-weekly news briefing on Thursday in Abuja.