Midlothian Angel Network (Midlo Angels), one of North America’s fastest-growing angel investment networks, said it has appointed the immediate-past Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa (rtd), into its Board of Governors. According to a statement, the appointment was in line with its mission to bridge the cross-border investment opportunities between United States of…
The immediate past Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa (retd.), on Friday said he was leaving the Nigerian Armed Forces after 39 years of service, with a clear conscience, having given his all to the military and the fight against insecurity. Speaking at his pull-out parade in Abuja, Musa said he served the…
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa has assured that no soldier within the Nigerian Armed Forces earns anything below N100,000. Musa while speaking during an interview with News Central on Thursday, September 4, said the Nigerian military remains committed to ensuring that every soldier is adequately taken care of. He also stated that…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified remarks made by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, on the need for Nigerians to learn self-defence skills, following mixed interpretations of his statement. Speaking through the Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, the military stressed that General Musa never called on citizens to carry…
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, has linked the recent surge in killings across the country to the build-up to the 2027 general election. The country has in recent times witnessed renewed terror attacks in the North-East and attacks by the bandits in the North-West. Benue and Plateau states continue to be epicentres…
Process Ongoing To Name Terrorism Financiers In Nigeria - CDS Musa The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has said that the process of identifying and prosecuting terrorism financiers in Nigeria is ongoing, stressing that the matter involves legal complexities. He said, “I think the process is on, I can speak for this government…
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has advised Nigerians to learn combat skills to protect themselves in the face of danger. The defence chief stated this as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Thursday. He likened the acquisition of combat skills to driving, swimming and other survival skills. Asked…
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has warned that poverty and hunger have escalated beyond social issues, now posing serious threats to Nigeria’s national security. Speaking at the opening of the 14th National Security Seminar in Abuja on Monday, Gen. Musa, represented by the Chief of Defence Training, Rear Admiral Ibrahim Shetimma,…
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has called for the training of trusted youths across Benue State to serve as vigilantes under military supervision to protect their communities from terrorist attacks. Speaking during a meeting with traditional rulers in Makurdi on Tuesday, the CDS said the approach, if successfully used in Borno State,…
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has strongly criticized the Canadian embassy for denying Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Christopher Musa and other senior military officers visas for an official engagement. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday at the maiden annual lecture of the National Association of the Institute for Security Studies (AANISS), Ribadu…