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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 the current administration.

Key Points:
  • President Tinubu dismissed General Christopher Musa as Chief of Defence Staff.
  • General Olufemi Oluyede, former Army Chief, appointed as new Defence Chief.
  • Major-General W. Shaibu has been named as the new Chief of Army Staff.
  • Air Vice Marshall S.K. Aneke appointed as Chief of Air Staff.
  • Rear Admiral I. Abbas becomes the new Chief of Naval Staff.
  • Chief of Defence Intelligence Major-General E.A.P Undiendeye retains his position.
  • The President thanked outgoing service chiefs for their "patriotic service."
This comprehensive security shake-up comes amid ongoing challenges with terrorism, banditry, and other security threats across various regions of the country.

Sources: Daily Trust