Nigeria's Tinubu replaces service chiefs in major military shake-up

Nigeria replaces top security officials days after coup plot denial

Move by Nigeria’s president comes after army denied rumours of coup plot amid reports military officers were arrested.

Presidency explains reason CDS Musa, other security chiefs were sacked

The Presidency has explained that the removal of the Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, General Christopher Musa, and other security chiefs was due to a routine procedure aimed at strengthening security across the country. A presidential spokesperson, Sunday Dare, made this known in an exclusive interview with DAILY POST on Friday. His clarification followed President Tinubu’s announcement earlier in the day of the removal of the CDS and other service…

Nigeria's president appoints new military chiefs in major shake-up after arrest of alleged coup plotters

Bola Tinubu's move comes weeks after reports surfaced of foiled coup attempt, which resulted in arrest of 16 senior military officers - Anadolu Ajansı

ADC To Tinubu: Tell Nigerians Real Reason Behind Service Chiefs' Removal

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to be honest with Nigerians on the real reasons behind the “sudden and rather abrupt change in the leadership of the Nigerian military”. Daily Trust had reported how the president sacked majority of the service chiefs he appointed two years ago. In a statement,
Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi,
National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, said the party was concerned that the change …

Nigeria sacks top brass after denying coup plot

The Nigerian government announced on Friday a major shake-up of its top military commanders, replacing the chief of defence staff as well as those of the army, navy and air force.

Nigeria's president replaces top security officials as he struggles to restore stability

Nigeria’s president has replaced top security officials as his government grapples with unabated violence in the conflict-hit north and struggles with myriad security challenges.