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The Digest:

The Nigerian Senate has officially confirmed General Olufemi Oluyede as the new Chief of Defence Staff. According to the Daily Post, the confirmation took place on Wednesday following a swift screening process held under tight security at the National Assembly, solidifying the new military leadership appointed by President Bola Tinubu.

Key Points:
  • The Senate confirmed General Olufemi Oluyede as Chief of Defence Staff.
  • The screening and confirmation were completed swiftly on Wednesday.
  • The process was conducted under tight security at the National Assembly.
  • General Oluyede and other service chiefs were appointed by President Tinubu on October 25.
  • The confirmation paves the way for the new military leadership to fully assume command.
  • The Senate is expected to screen and confirm the other service chiefs.
This decisive legislative action provides a formal mandate for the new defence chief to immediately begin addressing the nation's pressing security challenges

Sources: Daily Post