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flag Nigeria reshuffles top military leaders, with Oluyede named new Chief of Defence Staff amid security reforms.

flag Nigeria’s military leadership has undergone a major reshuffle under President Bola Tinubu, with General Christopher Musa retiring after a 39-year career and being succeeded by Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede as Chief of Defence Staff. flag Oluyede, who previously served as Chief of Army Staff, assumed the role following a formal handover, while Major General Waidi Shaibu took over as Chief of Army Staff. flag The changes, part of a broader effort to strengthen national security, include appointments across all branches of the armed forces and reassignments of senior officers to key command and training roles. flag The transition was marked by a ceremonial Pulling Out Parade for Musa, attended by government and military leaders, and followed reports of an alleged coup plot, though no direct link was confirmed.

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