service chiefs

The Digest: In a decisive address that framed security as the bedrock of national survival, President Bola Tinubu has tasked Nigeria’s newly decorated service chiefs with ending the long-standing insecurity that has plagued the nation since 2009. Speaking at the State House in Abuja, the...

The Digest: The newly confirmed service chiefs have laid out their strategic vision before the Nigerian Senate, with the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, advocating for a strengthened police force to allow the military to focus on external threats. According to Vanguard, the...

The Digest: The Nigerian Senate has accelerated plans to screen and confirm the newly appointed service chiefs on Wednesday, following an urgent request from President Bola Tinubu. According to Premium Times, the move, announced by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, signals a swift transition...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the Senate to confirm the appointments of the newly appointed service chiefs, in a move to solidify his administration’s security leadership. The request, detailed in a letter read during Tuesday’s plenary, underscores the urgency of...

The Digest: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently presiding over a closed-door meeting with the newly appointed Service Chiefs at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. While the specific agenda remains undisclosed, the session is believed to focus on reinforcing Nigeria’s security framework and...

The Digest: The recently retired Nigerian service chiefs are set to receive extensive retirement packages, including bulletproof vehicles and substantial foreign medical allowances. According to the restricted Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service (HTACOS) 2024 obtained by Leadership, the...

The Digest: The Presidency has clarified that President Bola Tinubu's dismissal of service chiefs was a strategic move to "inject new direction and vision" into the military, not a reaction to coup rumors. Senior officials emphasized the President's constitutional authority to make leadership...

The Digest: The dismissal of Nigeria's service chiefs has ignited intense public debate and speculation, with many citizens questioning whether the military shake-up confirms recent coup rumors. As General Christopher Musa and other chiefs were replaced in a sweeping announcement, social media...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu's sweeping dismissal of service chiefs has triggered a major military hierarchy realignment that will force over 50 senior generals into early retirement. The comprehensive overhaul, which appointed General Olufemi Oluyede as Chief of Defence Staff, follows...

The Digest: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has challenged President Bola Tinubu to provide transparent explanations for the sudden dismissal of Nigeria's service chiefs, linking the move to recent coup rumors and expressing concern about political distractions amid growing insecurity...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has undertaken a comprehensive reshuffle of Nigeria's military leadership, appointing new service chiefs across all branches except Defence Intelligence. The move aims to strengthen the national security architecture amid ongoing challenges. Key Points...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has dismissed General Christopher Musa as Chief of Defence Staff and replaced all service chiefs except the Chief of Defence Intelligence. The sweeping changes, announced on Friday, represent the most substantial overhaul of Nigeria's military leadership under...