CDS Urges Stronger Collaboration to Build National Resilience, Counter Misinformation

CDS Urges Stronger Collaboration to Build National Resilience, Counter Misinformation

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, has called for stronger collaboration among government institutions, security agencies, the media, civil society and communities to strengthen Nigeria’s resilience against conflict, misinformation and other threats to national stability. General Oluyede made the call at the Defence Headquarters Psychological Operations Workshop held in Abuja from 23 to 24 July 2026. He was represented by the Chief of Defence Training, […]

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CDS Reaffirms Nigeria–US Defence Cooperation

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has reaffirmed the Armed Forces of Nigeria's commitment to strengthening defence cooperation with the United States to enhance regional security and tackle emerging threats. In a statement signed by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, the CDS made the pledge during a courtesy visit by the United States Assistant Secretary for African Affairs, Mr. […]

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Defence Headquarters Debunks Fake Video of CDS, Warns Against AI-Generated Misinformation

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed a viral video circulating on social media purportedly showing the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, describing it as fake and digitally manipulated. DHQ also said some versions of the video falsely identified the individual featured as the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, stressing that the content did not originate from any official military source. […]

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CDS Urges Unity and Resilience in Eid Message to Troops

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa Oluyede, has extended Eid el-Fitr greetings to members of the Armed Forces, urging them to uphold discipline, unity and professionalism as they continue to tackle the country’s security challenges. In a goodwill message marking the end of Ramadan, General Oluyede congratulated officers, soldiers and civilian staff on completing the holy month, describing it as a period of sacrifice, prayer […]

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CDS Reaffirms Commitment to Reintegration as Safe Corridor Expands

The Defence Headquarters has held a high-level stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja to finalise plans for transferring rehabilitated former combatants under Operation Safe Corridor to national and state authorities for reintegration. The meeting at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre drew participants from federal ministries, the Office of the National Security Adviser, state governments, and neighbouring countries including Burkina Faso, Chad, Niger and Cameroon. International partners such as Norway, the United Kingdom, […]

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CDS Urges Operation Delta Safe Troops to Uphold Professionalism

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has called on troops of Joint Task Force South South Operation Delta Safe to carry out their duties with professionalism and integrity. According to the statement signed by Major General Samaila Uba, Director of Defence Information, the CDS delivered the charge during the commissioning of a new ultra-modern accommodation block for non-commissioned officers and a remodelled conference hall […]

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CDS Rebrands Operation SAFE HAVEN, Launches “Operation Enduring Peace” in Jos

By Our Reporter The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has officially rebranded "Operation SAFE HAVEN" to Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (JTF OPEP). The announcement was made in Jos on Friday, during the flag-off ceremony for the new operation. The rebranding marks a strategic shift in Nigeria’s security approach in the North Central region, with an emphasis on sustainable peace and long-term stability in communities […]

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