Gen. Christopher Musa Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/tag/gen-christopher-musa/ Reliable Platform for Press Release Syndication Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:57:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://i0.wp.com/prnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/PRNigeria-Icon.jpg?fit=32%2C23&ssl=1 Gen. Christopher Musa Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/tag/gen-christopher-musa/ 32 32 42672738 Defence Ministry Inaugurates Committees to Boost Security, Veterans Welfare https://prnigeria.com/2026/04/29/defence-ministry-welfare/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:57:49 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=189145 Ministry of Defence on Wednesday inaugurated three strategic committees aimed at strengthening national security, enhancing long-term military planning, and

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]]> 189145 FG to Tighten Border Surveillance, Review Defence Policy https://prnigeria.com/2026/02/24/tighten-border-surveillance/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:18:57 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=185604 Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening border surveillance and reviewing key defence policy frameworks as part of efforts to enhance Nigeria’s national security architecture.

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]]> 185604 JUST IN: Gen. Musa Assumes Office as Defence Minister https://prnigeria.com/2025/12/05/just-gen-musa-assumes-office/ Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:33:32 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=175278 Newly appointed Minister of Defence and immediate past Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd), on Friday formally assumed duty at the Ministry

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]]> 175278 Benue Cries, Tinubu Promises, Killings Continue https://prnigeria.com/2025/06/24/benue-cries-tinubu-promises/ Tue, 24 Jun 2025 21:49:49 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=164900 When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu landed in Benue on June 18, 2025, he was not welcomed with cheers or celebration. He was met by a landscape soaked in blood

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]]> 164900 Nigerian Army Renames Ikeja Cantonment to honour Late Gen. Lagbaja https://prnigeria.com/2025/03/02/army-renames-ikeja-lagbaja/ Sun, 02 Mar 2025 06:51:21 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=157858 Nigerian Army has paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, by renaming the Ikeja Cantonment in his

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]]> 157858 Military Set to Reintegrate 381 Ex-Boko Haram Fighters into Society https://prnigeria.com/2025/02/18/military-reintegrate-boko/ Tue, 18 Feb 2025 14:12:29 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=157076 The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, who disclosed this said a total of 789 ex-terrorist combatants are currently undergoing the De-radicalisation, Rehabilitation, and Reintegration (DRR

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]]> 157076 Nigerian Military Won’t Only Be Punishing Officers, Soldiers – CDS Musa https://prnigeria.com/2025/01/13/nigerian-military-won-musa/ Mon, 13 Jan 2025 14:40:28 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=154544 Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has stated that the Nigerian military will no longer focus solely on punitive measures for officers and

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]]> 154544 Nigerian Army Rewards 20 Wounded Soldiers with New Homes https://prnigeria.com/2024/12/19/nigerian-army-wounded-soldiers/ Thu, 19 Dec 2024 08:49:34 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=153101 Nigerian Army Rewards 20 Wounded Soldiers with New Homes  Nigerian Army has presented houses to 20 soldiers who were wounded in action. The ceremony, which took place in Abuja,  in the army’s efforts to prioritize the welfare of its personnel. Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, presented the keys to the beneficiaries during the […]

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]]> 153101 General Musa: Development Journalism Key to Enhancing Military Efforts https://prnigeria.com/2024/12/05/general-musa-development/ Thu, 05 Dec 2024 21:16:07 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=151836 General Musa: Development Journalism Key to Enhancing Military Efforts The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, has stressed the importance of development journalism in promoting national security and defence matters. Musa made this assertion at the Roundtable Discussion on Nigeria’s Security and National Interest, by organised for members of the Defence Correspondents’ Association of […]

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]]> 151836 AMGA 2024 Demonstrates Africa’s Ability to Unite Against Common Challenges — CDS https://prnigeria.com/2024/12/01/cds-amga-africa-military/ Sun, 01 Dec 2024 09:46:31 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=151460 AMGA 2024 Demonstrates Africa’s Ability to Unite Against Common Challenges — CDS   The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has described the African Military Games (AMGA) 2024 as a reminder of the collective strength of Africa when united to confront diverse security challenges.   Gen. Musa made this assertion at the closing […]

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]]> 151460 CDS Vows to Sever Terrorists’ Lifeline, Urges Public Support  https://prnigeria.com/2024/11/26/cds-terrorists-informat/ Tue, 26 Nov 2024 17:22:36 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=151052 CDS Vows to Sever Terrorists’ Lifeline, Urges Public Support   The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has identified informants and logistical networks as the “oxygen” that sustains terrorism.   Speaking at a Security and Justice Symposium in Abuja, Musa emphasized the need to cut off these lifelines to effectively combat insurgency.   […]

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]]> 151052 Integrate military, diplomacy, community efforts to tackle insecurity– CDS https://prnigeria.com/2024/11/18/integrate-military-diplomacy/ Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:26:34 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=150194 Integrate military, diplomacy, community efforts to tackle insecurity– CDS The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has called for a comprehensive approach to address security challenges by integrating military strategies with diplomatic efforts, community engagements, and good governance. Musa made the call at the opening of the International Security Management Course (ISMC-5), organised […]

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]]> 150194 Tinubu Confers Posthumous CFR on Late COAS, Lagbaja  https://prnigeria.com/2024/11/15/tinubu-confers-cfr-late-coas/ Fri, 15 Nov 2024 16:38:30 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=149919 Tinubu Confers Posthumous CFR on Late COAS, Lagbaja President Bola Tinubu has conferred a posthumous national honour on the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. Tinubu announced the conferment of the Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) honour on Lagbaja during the burial ceremony of the late Army Chief on Friday in Abuja. […]

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]]> 149919 PROTEST: Why We’re After Enemies of States – CDS https://prnigeria.com/2024/08/07/protest-why-enemies-states/ Wed, 07 Aug 2024 08:25:44 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=140837 The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, said the military and other security agencies are on the trail of those fueling chaos in the country.

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]]> 140837 CDS Urges Effective Collaboration Among Stakeholders to Tackle Insecurity https://prnigeria.com/2024/05/09/cds-urges-effective/ Thu, 09 May 2024 15:59:38 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=132843 CDS Urges Effective Collaboration Among Stakeholders to Tackle Insecurity The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, today called for the urgent need for collaboration among stakeholders to effectively address the nation’s persistent security threats. Gen. Musa made the call while delivering his speech at the 13th National Security Seminar organised by the Alumni Association […]

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]]> 132843 Ribadu, CDS to Speak at ICPC Workshop for Security Spokespersons https://prnigeria.com/2024/04/22/ribadu-cds-speak-icpc-workshop/ Mon, 22 Apr 2024 06:10:57 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=130788 Ribadu, CDS to Speak at ICPC Workshop for Security Spokespersons The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, is billed to declare open a two-day workshop on ‘’21st Century Policing: Capacity Building Techniques and Brand Management for Security Image Makers,’’ which begins on Wednesday 24 April, 2024 in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. The Chief of […]

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]]> 130788 Kaduna Error Bombing: Guilty Military Personnel ‘ll be Punished, CDS Assures https://prnigeria.com/2023/12/15/kaduna-error-bombing-guilty/ Fri, 15 Dec 2023 18:51:38 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=114532 Kaduna Error Bombing: Guilty Military Personnel ‘ll be Punished, CDS Assures The Armed Forces of Nigeria has pledged to hold personnel accountable for the accidental killing of 120 civilians on December 3rd in Tudun Biri, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, gave the assurance during his median […]

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]]> 114532 CDS Musa Solicits Nigerians’ Collaboration for Insurgency War https://prnigeria.com/2023/12/15/cds-musa-solicits-nigerians/ Fri, 15 Dec 2023 18:20:07 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=114526 CDS Musa Solicits Nigerians’ Collaboration for Insurgency War Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, Gen. Christopher Musa has pleaded with Nigerians to join the fight against insecurity. Musa made the plea while addressing newsmen in his maiden media interaction, on Fiday in Abuja, Musa stating that the military have limitation in fighting terrerism without civilians support. […]

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]]> 114526 Insurgency: Defence Ministers, CDS, Service Chief storm Maiduguri on Operational visit https://prnigeria.com/2023/11/28/insurgency-defence-ministers/ Tue, 28 Nov 2023 17:10:58 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=112137  Insurgency: Defence Ministers, CDS, Service Chief storm Maiduguri on Operational visit The Minister of Defence Badaru Abubakar and his counterpart for state Bello Matawalle, on Tuesday arrived in Maiduguri to appraise the security situation in the Theatre Control and Command, Operation Hadin Kai, Maiduguri. Abubakar was accompanied in the visit by the Chief of Defence […]

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]]> 112137 CDS Musa Vows Peaceful Polls in Bayelsa, Briefs Stakeholders https://prnigeria.com/2023/10/31/cds-musa-polls-in-bayelsa-stakeholders/ Tue, 31 Oct 2023 19:43:54 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=109211 CDS Musa Vows Peaceful Polls in Bayelsa, Briefs Stakeholders The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, on Tuesday met with security agencies and stakeholders in Bayelsa to discuss security arrangements ahead of the November 11 governorship election. Musa assured the stakeholders that the military is committed to protecting the nation’s democracy and ensuring […]

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