October 24, 2025
President Bola Tinubu, in a major sacked reshuffle in military has sacked several top military officials, a decision aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s national security architecture.
This was contained in a statement by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare. The changes take immediate effect.
Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has been replaced by General Olufemi Oluyede, while Major-General W. Shaibu is now the Chief of Army Staff, Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke takes over as Chief of Air Staff, and Rear Admiral I. Abbas, was named as Chief of Naval Staff, Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye, retained his position as Chief of Defence Intelligence.
“President Bola Tinubu has made changes in the hierarchy of the Service Chiefs in furtherance of the efforts of the Federal Government of Nigeria to strengthen the national security architecture.
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“The President appointed General Olufemi Oluyede to replace General Christopher Musa as the new Chief of Defence Staff.
“The new Chief of Army Staff is Major-General W. Shaibu. Air Vice Marshall S.K Aneke is Chief of Air Staff while Rear Admiral I. Abbas is the new Chief of Naval Staff. Chief of Defence Intelligence Major-General E.A.P Undiendeye retains his position,” the statement read in part.
President Tinubu expressed his profound appreciation to the outgoing Chief of Defence Staff and other service chiefs for their dedicated service and leadership. He tasked the newly appointed officials with upholding the confidence placed in them by strengthening professionalism, vigilance, and teamwork across the armed forces.
More details later…
