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Nigerian President Tinubu Replaces Country's Military Leadership in Security Shakeup

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Tinubu - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 25.10.2025
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Nigerian President Tinubu Replaces Country's Military Leadership in Security Shakeup
The new military leadership is as follows:
Chief of Defence Staff: General Olufemi Oluyede (replacing General Christopher Musa)
Chief of Army Staff: Major-General W. Shaibu
Chief of Air Staff: Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke
Chief of Naval Staff: Rear Admiral I. Abbas
Chief of Defence Intelligence: Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye (retains position)
"All appointments take immediate effect," the presidency stated.
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