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789 ex-terrorists undergoing de-radicalisation, rehabilitation, reintegration programme – CDS

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The walls are closing in on terrorists, says CDS

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says about 789 ex-terrorist combatants, are presently undergoing De-radicalisation, Rehabilitation, and Reintegration (DRR) programme under the Operation Safe Corridor (OPSC) initiative. Musa, represented by the Chief of Defence Policy and Plans, AVM Sayo Olatunde, made this known at the OPSC Stakeholders Meeting in Abuja on Tuesday. … Read more

CDS visa snub: it is a serious affront to our national dignity – Matawalle reacts

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CDS visa snub: it is a serious affront to our national dignity - Matawalle reacts

Nigeria is commitment to maintaining its dignity and respect in the international arena. The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, made this known while reacting to the visa denial of the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa by Canada. Matawalle in a statement by issued by Sunday Iyogun for the Director Information and … Read more

BREAKING! Finally, Canadian High Commission opens up over

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BREAKING! Finally, Canadian High Commission opens up over

The Canadian High Commission in Nigeria has open up regarding the denial of visas to Nigerian senior officials, including the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Christopher Musa, although it did not directly mention him. The High Commission stated it could not comment on the status of individual visa applications for privacy reasons. The High Commission … Read more

Simon Ekpa’s Arrest, Operation Udoka Reducing South-East Tension — CDS

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It's Not Bandits - CDS Musa Reveals Why The North Has Been In Darkness For Several Days

The Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, on Tuesday, disclosed that the recent arrest of Simon Ekpa in Finland has significantly reduced tension in Nigeria’s South-East region. Speaking before the House of Representatives Committee on Defence to defend the 2025 budget, Musa attributed the reduction in violence to Ekpa’s arrest and the ongoing military operation, … Read more

No Nigerian border will be used to attack any country – CDS

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CDS warns journalists against giving publicity to protesters

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says Nigeria will not allow its borders to be used as a base to attack any foreign country. Musa made the declaration in Sokoto on Thursday while addressing troops of “Operation Fansan Yamma” during a Christmas luncheon. He also emphasised that no foreign military base would … Read more

Reps summon CDS, COAS over arrest of Miyetti Allah’s leader

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Reps summon CDS, COAS over arrest Miyetti Allah's leader

The House of Representatives has asked the Nigerian Army to release Bello Badejo, the detained president of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore. Following a motion of urgent public importance moved by Mansur Soro (PDP, Bauchi) during Tuesday’s plenary session, the House resolved that the military should also apologise to Mr Badejo for infringing on … Read more

Reps summon CDS, COAS over arrest Miyetti Allah’s leader

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Reps summon CDS, COAS over arrest Miyetti Allah's leader

The House of Representatives has asked the Nigerian Army to release Bello Badejo, the detained president of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore. Following a motion of urgent public importance moved by Mansur Soro (PDP, Bauchi) during Tuesday’s plenary session, the House resolved that the military should also apologise to Mr Badejo for infringing on his constitutionally … Read more

No foreign military base in Nigeria – CDS

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The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa has dismissed the reports alleging that permission had been granted to France to establish an expeditionary military base in Nigeria. Musa faulted the insinuation that the recent visit of President Bola Tinubu to France where a lot of bilateral agreements were signed included allowing foreign military … Read more