General Christopher Musa Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/tag/general-christopher-musa/ Reliable Platform for Press Release Syndication Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:44:36 +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 General Christopher Musa Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/tag/general-christopher-musa/ 32 32 42672738 Eid: CDS Charges Troops to Stay Combat-Ready, Resolute https://prnigeria.com/2026/03/20/eid-cds-charges-troops-stay/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:44:36 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=186796 Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa Oluyede, has charged troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) to remain combat-ready, disciplined, and resolute in the face of evolving security

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]]> 186796 Defence Minister Tasks Army Commanders on Results as COAS Unveils Force Transformation Agenda https://prnigeria.com/2025/12/15/defence-minister-tasks-army/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:20:52 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=175842 Minister of Defence, retired General Christopher Musa, has charged senior commanders of the Nigerian Army to ensure that decisions taken at the Chief of Army

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]]> 175842 Fulani Group to Musa: Prioritise Non-Kinetic Approaches to Insecurity https://prnigeria.com/2025/12/11/fulani-group-musa-prioritise/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:35:53 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=175645 Fulani Group to Musa: Prioritise Non-Kinetic Approaches to Insecurity The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has called on the newly appointed Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), to justify the public confidence reposed in him by adopting non-kinetic strategies to combat insecurity across the country. KACRAN’s National President, Khalil Mohammed Bello, […]

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]]> 175645 Musa to New Major Generals: Justify Your Stars With Service https://prnigeria.com/2025/12/10/musa-new-major-generals/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:23:35 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=175580 The  Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has urged 28 newly promoted officers of the Nigerian Army to justify their elevation through renewed dedication, loyalty and improved operational standards.

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]]> 175580 CG Musa: The Return of a Battle-Tested General https://prnigeria.com/2025/12/07/musa-return-battle-tested/ Sun, 07 Dec 2025 19:31:44 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=175423 When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu removed General Christopher Musa as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) in October 2025 in a major security shake-up, rumours quickly spread that the decision was

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]]> 175423 Senate Confirms Gen. Musa as Defence Minister, Unveils First Steps to Tackle Insecurity https://prnigeria.com/2025/12/03/senate-confirms-gen-musa/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:00:53 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=175055 Senate on Wednesday confirmed former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, as Minister of Defence after an intense five-hour screening session.

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]]> 175055 NAF Deepens Regional Cooperation as Air War College Graduates Officers from Four Countries https://prnigeria.com/2025/09/24/naf-deepens-air-war/ Wed, 24 Sep 2025 15:23:17 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=170460 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Wednesday marked a major stride in regional defence cooperation with the graduation of 29

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]]> 170460 Nigeria Wins Hosting Rights for International Defence Expo 2026 https://prnigeria.com/2025/08/27/nigeria-wins-hosting-rights/ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 21:43:55 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=168517 Nigeria has secured the hosting rights for the International Defence Exhibition 2026, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by African Defence

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]]> 168517 Africa’s Defence Chiefs Champion AI, Youth Empowerment in War on Extremism https://prnigeria.com/2025/08/27/africa-defence-chiefs/ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 21:31:40 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=168515 African Defence Chiefs have declared artificial intelligence, youth empowerment and unity as central weapons in the continent’s battle against extremism, warning

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]]> 168515 Tinubu Proposes Permanent Forum for African Defence Chiefs https://prnigeria.com/2025/08/26/tinubu-africa-defence-chiefs/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 07:06:21 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=168418 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for the establishment of a permanent forum for African Chiefs of Defence Staff, as part of efforts to strengthen continental security cooperation.

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]]> 168418 Mattress of Terror: Can Nigeria Ever Be Truly Secure? By Haroon Aremu Abiodun https://prnigeria.com/2025/08/23/mattress-terror-can-nigeria/ Sat, 23 Aug 2025 13:11:20 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=168220 Mattress of Terror: Can Nigeria Ever Be Truly Secure? By Haroon Aremu Abiodun “Any country where lawmaking is more lucrative than law enforcement, there must be insecurity.” That was the piercing submission of veteran Nollywood actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo, in a podcast interview. The words linger like a haunting prophecy, and Nigeria, sadly, remains a […]

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]]> 168220 CDS Highlights Pan-African Security Priorities Ahead of Defence Chiefs’ Summit https://prnigeria.com/2025/08/13/cds-highlights-pan-african/ Wed, 13 Aug 2025 19:53:26 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=167611 Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has outlined key Pan-African security priorities as the continent prepares for the upcoming African

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]]> 167611 DHQ Moves to Update Joint Doctrine as GOC Hosts Review Team https://prnigeria.com/2025/08/06/dhq-moves-update-joint/ Wed, 06 Aug 2025 11:33:07 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=167235 Defence Headquarters has begun field consultations to review the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s Joint Defence Doctrine, as part of efforts to realign military operations with modern warfare realities and improve inter-service synergy.

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]]> 167235 DHQ to Deploy 800 Special Forces to Counter Nationwide Insecurity https://prnigeria.com/2025/06/26/dhq-deploy-special-forces/ Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:22:42 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=165003 The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has announced that the Defence Headquarters will deploy over 800 specially trained troops to critical operational zones across the country to address mounting security challenges.

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]]> 165003 CDS Musa’s Comments on Benue Killings Twisted, Never Blamed Victims – DHQ Clarifies https://prnigeria.com/2025/06/24/cds-musa-comments-benue/ Tue, 24 Jun 2025 16:52:51 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=164870 CDS Musa’s Comments on Benue Killings Twisted, Never Blamed Victims – DHQ Clarifies The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has debunked reports suggesting that the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, blamed victims for the tragic attack in Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, where over 200 lives were reportedly lost. In a […]

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]]> 164870 Benue Killings: Residents Connived with Assailants, Misled Troops During Attack https://prnigeria.com/2025/06/20/residents-connived-assailants/ Fri, 20 Jun 2025 10:45:36 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=164599 Benue Killings: Residents Connived with Assailants, Misled Troops During Attack The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has alleged that some residents of Benue State collaborated with the gunmen responsible for the recent deadly attack in the Yelwata community, which claimed the lives of over 150 people. Speaking at a media briefing on Wednesday […]

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]]> 164599 IGP Orders Tactical Reinforcement in Benue as Death Toll Rises in Guma Massacre https://prnigeria.com/2025/06/16/igp-tactical-benue/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 16:33:08 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=164345 The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Monday, arrived in Benue State and ordered the immediate deployment of additional tactical teams to the state, following a wave of deadly attacks in the Guma Local Government Area that has left dozens dead and several communities in mourning.

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]]> 164345 Nigeria’s Security: Another Look at Gen Musa’s Border Fencing Prescription By Chidi Omeje https://prnigeria.com/2025/06/09/nigeria-security-look-gen-musa/ Mon, 09 Jun 2025 12:48:12 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=163843 Nigeria’s Security: Another Look at Gen Musa’s Border Fencing Prescription By Chidi Omeje In the face of persistent cross-border banditry and terrorism, Nigeria stands at a pivotal moment in its quest for national security. The recent call by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, for the fencing of Nigeria’s borders marks a […]

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]]> 163843 CDS Musa Meets Russian Defence Minister, Reaffirms Nigeria-Russia Military Ties https://prnigeria.com/2025/05/12/cds-musa-meets-russian-defence/ Mon, 12 May 2025 16:15:46 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=162322 General Christopher Musa, has paid a courtesy visit to Russia’s Minister of Defence, Mr. Andrey Belousov, to strengthen military ties between both nations.

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]]> 162322 “Military Not Riding Roughshod’ on Civilians”, DHQ Reacts to DIScos Incident https://prnigeria.com/2025/03/20/military-roughshod-disco/ Thu, 20 Mar 2025 06:49:30 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=158870 “Military Not Riding Roughshod’ on Civilians”, DHQ Reacts to DIScos Incident The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reacted to allegations of military impunity, stating that the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) is committed to upholding the rule of law and respecting human rights. According to the DHQ, “the military has continued to ride roughshod on civilians […]

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