57 h. ago New Defence Chief Pledges Enhanced Intelligence To Combat Terrorism

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, the Chief of Army Staff Lt-Gen Waidi Shaibu and the Chief of the Naval Staff Vice Admiral Idi Abbas on Thursday formally assumed command of the various services. General Oluyede pledged to enhance intelligence driven operations […]

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3 d. ago My Tenure As Army Chief Quite Challenging, Says New CDS Oluyede

  Nigeria’s newly appointed Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has described his tenure as Chief of Army Staff (COAS) as one of the most challenging yet rewarding periods of his military career. Speaking on Wednesday during his screening at the Senate, Oluyede reflected on the difficulties he encountered while leading the […]

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3 d. ago Insecurity: Our Challenges Will Persist If We Fail To Manage Information Effectively — Gen Oluyede

Addressing the lawmakers, the newly appointed Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, noted that while significant progress had been made in improving national security, more work remained to be done. The post Insecurity: Our Challenges Will Persist If We Fail To Manage Information Effectively — Gen Oluyede appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago Senate Steps Down Debt Report For Screening Of New Service Chiefs

The Senate subsequently relaxed its standing rules to admit the service chiefs and the Chief of Defence Staff into the chamber, led by the Sergeant-at-Arms. The post Senate Steps Down Debt Report For Screening Of New Service Chiefs appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 d. ago Olufemi Oluyede the soldier scholar now leading Nigeria’s armed forces

Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede, Nigeria’s new Chief of Defence Staff, steps into his role with a reputation built on grit, intellect, read more Olufemi Oluyede the soldier scholar now leading Nigeria’s armed forces

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6 d. ago Rotation Of Service Chiefs Will Not Solve Nigeria’s Security Problem — Expert

In a major shake-up on Friday, President Bola Tinubu replaced General Christopher Musa with General Olufemi Oluyede as the new Chief of Defence Staff. The post Rotation Of Service Chiefs Will Not Solve Nigeria’s Security Problem — Expert appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 d. ago Rotation Of Service Chiefs Will Not Solve Nigeria’s Security Problem — Bukarti

In a major shake-up on Friday, President Bola Tinubu replaced General Christopher Musa with General Olufemi Oluyede as the new Chief of Defence Staff. The post Rotation Of Service Chiefs Will Not Solve Nigeria’s Security Problem — Bukarti appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 d. ago Oyebanji, Ododo thank Tinubu over appointments of Oluyede, Shaibu as CDS, COAS

Governors Biodun Oyebanji and Ahmed Ododo of Ekiti and Kogi states have expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for the appointment of General Olufemi Oluyede as Chief of Defence Staff and Major General Waidi Shaibu as Chief of Army Staff. General Oluyede, who hails from Ikere-Ekiti, was, until his new appointment, the Chief of Army […]

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8 d. ago Oluyede Appointed New CDS As Tinubu Sacks Other Service Chiefs

The President appointed General Olufemi Oluyede to replace General Christopher Musa as the new Chief of Defence Staff. The post Oluyede Appointed New CDS As Tinubu Sacks Other Service Chiefs appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago We’ll Soon Flush Out Bandits, Lakurawa, Others – Chief Of Defence Staff

The Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, has assured that military personnel will soon flush out criminals, especially bandits, Lakurawa, and others, in the country. He made the assurance when he led senior military officers to a courtesy call to Governor Nasir Idris at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi. He said, ” We are […]

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3 w. ago CDS, stakeholders reaffirm commitment to peace, national unity in Southern Kaduna

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has urged communities in Southern Kaduna, particularly Kagarko Local Government Area, to remain steadfast in promoting peace and national unity, describing peaceful coexistence as the foundation of Nigeria’s collective progress. Represented by his personal adviser, Musa Likita, the CDS made the appeal […] The post CDS, stakeholders reaffirm commitment to peace, national unity in Southern Kaduna appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Senate resolves to invite Defence Minister, Army Chief, IGP over recent attacks

Demands military base in Kwara South From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate on Wednesday, October 8, resolved to summon the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, and the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to explain the rising wave of insecurity across parts of the country. This is […] The post Senate resolves to invite Defence Minister, Army Chief, IGP over recent attacks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Boko Haram unleashed mass killings under religious puritanism – Former CDS

Former Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor (retd), says the Boko Haram insurgency has been about mass killings under the guise of religious puritanism. According to Irabor, Boko Haram was never about a religion of war but a war of evil waged by fanatics who used Islam to inflict pain, suffering, and devastation on […] The post Boko Haram unleashed mass killings under religious puritanism – Former CDS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Political Leadership Key To Ending Boko Haram Insurgency – Ex

Former Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor (rtd), has said political leadership must take full ownership of the war against Boko Haram insurgency and wider insecurity in Nigeria. He stressed that the conflict cannot be won by military force alone. Irabor made this known on Friday, during an interview with Arise Television while discussing […] The post Political Leadership Key To Ending Boko Haram Insurgency – Ex-CDS Irabor appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago CDS Musa urges national unity to defeat Boko Haram, insecurity

Christopher Musa, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), has called on Nigerians to unite and take collective responsibility in addressing insurgency read more CDS Musa urges national unity to defeat Boko Haram, insecurity

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4 w. ago Boko Haram: Garba Shehu Counters Jonathan’s Claim On Buhari As Negotiator

Jonathan had earlier claimed at the public presentation of a book authored by former Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor that Boko Haram once nominated Muhammadu Buhari as its preferred negotiator in peace talks. The post Boko Haram: Garba Shehu Counters Jonathan’s Claim On Buhari As Negotiator appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 w. ago Every Child Unaccounted For Is A scar On Nigeria — Bishop Kukah

The Bishop of Sokoto Catholic Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah has stated that Leah Sharibu and every other Nigerian child unaccounted for is a scar on Nigeria. Bishop Kukah stated this at the official launch of the Book, “Scars: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum” by former Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor (Rtd). […]

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