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PHOTOS: Chiefs of Defence Staff of Nigeria (1980 – Present)

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Lieutenant General Ipoola Alani Akinrinade (1980–1981)

Akinrinade was appointed by President Shehu Shagari during the Second Republic. He was one of Nigeria’s most respected senior officers and helped stabilize civil–military relations after years of military rule.

Lieutenant General Gibson Sanda Jalo (1981–1983)


Jalo served under President Shehu Shagari and briefly after the 1983 coup that brought Major General Muhammadu Buhari to power.

General Domkat Yah Bali (1984–1990)


Appointed under General Muhammadu Buhari, Bali continued to serve during General Ibrahim Babangida’s regime. He was also the Minister of Defence and a key member of the Armed Forces Ruling Council.

General Sani Abacha (1990–1993)


Abacha became Chief of Defence Staff during Babangida’s rule and later seized power himself in November 1993, ruling as Nigeria’s Head of State until 1998.

Lieutenant General Oladipo Diya (1993–1997)


Diya served as Chief of Defence Staff and Chief of General Staff under General Sani Abacha. He was also Abacha’s de facto deputy until he was arrested for an alleged coup plot in 1997.

General Abdulsalami Abubakar (1997–1998)


Abubakar briefly served as CDS before succeeding Abacha as Head of State in June 1998. He oversaw Nigeria’s transition to democracy in 1999.

Air Marshal Al-Amin Musa Daggash (1998–1999)


The first and only Air Force officer to serve as CDS, Daggash served under General Abdulsalami Abubakar during the transition to the Fourth Republic.

Admiral Ibrahim Ogohi (1999–2003)


Appointed by President Olusegun Obasanjo, Ogohi was the first Navy officer to hold the position in democratic Nigeria.

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General Alexander Ogomudia (2003–2006)


Ogomudia, a disciplined and strategic Army officer, also served under President Obasanjo during his second term in office.

General Martin Luther Agwai (2006–2007)


Agwai took over as CDS in the final months of Obasanjo’s administration and helped oversee a professional restructuring of the Armed Forces.

Air Chief Marshal Paul Dike (2008–2010)


Appointed by President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, Dike was another Air Force officer to hold the position, maintaining balance among service branches.

Air Chief Marshal Oluseyi Petinrin (2010–2012)


Petinrin served under President Goodluck Jonathan, continuing modernization reforms within the Nigerian Armed Forces.

Admiral Ola Sa’ad Ibrahim (2012–2014)


Ibrahim, a naval officer, succeeded Petinrin and served under President Jonathan, focusing on maritime security and counter-piracy operations.

Air Chief Marshal Alex Sabundu Badeh (2014–2015)


Badeh also served under President Jonathan, during the height of the Boko Haram insurgency. His tenure ended with the 2015 elections.

General Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin (2015–2021)


Appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari, Olonisakin was one of Nigeria’s longest-serving CDS, coordinating joint operations against insurgency and banditry.

General Lucky Eluonye Onyenuchea Irabor (2021–2023)


Irabor served under President Buhari and continued counter-insurgency efforts in the North-East and North-West.

General Christopher Gwabin Musa (2023–2025)


Appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Musa is known for his calm leadership and strategic coordination in national defence and regional stability.

Lieutenant General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede (2025–Present)


Recently appointed by President Bola Tinubu, Oluyede took over from General Musa in October 2025. His tenure marks a continued effort to modernize Nigeria’s Armed Forces and promote inter-service cooperation.

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Declare Your Lineage – Royal Family Tells Musician KWAM 1 Over His Interest In Becoming Next Awujale Of Ijebuland

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KWAM 1, in a letter dated December 3, 2025, addressed to the chairman of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House in Agunsebi Quarters, Ijebu-Ode, announced his interest in the stool, describing himself as a “bonafide son” of the ruling house.

The Fusengbuwa ruling house of Ijebu-Ode, next in line to produce the new Awujale of Ijebuland, Ogun State, has instructed Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as KWAM 1, to confirm his family’s royal lineage to validate his membership in the ruling house.

KWAM 1, in a letter dated December 3, 2025, addressed to the chairman of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House in Agunsebi Quarters, Ijebu-Ode, announced his interest in the stool, describing himself as a “bonafide son” of the ruling house.

KWAM 1 also stated that his candidacy aligns with Ijebu customary law and the Ogun State Chieftaincy Laws.

In an interview with Punch, the Chairman of the ruling house and former National President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, Abdulateef Owoyemi, said only bonafide members of the family would be allowed to participate in the selection process.

Owoyemi explained that KWAM 1, Olori Omooba of Ijebu land and others interested in the stool have been directed to complete the Fusengbuwa ruling house royal lineage data form.

According to him, the form, which requires contenders to trace their genealogy back seven generations, ensures that only genuine princes from the family can participate, thereby blocking “strangers” from claiming the throne.

He said, “The first step for anyone interested in contesting for the Awujale throne is to declare their lineage by filling the standard Fusengbuwa ruling house royal lineage data form. Once confirmed as a legitimate member of the ruling house, they can then apply for the expression of interest form.

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“We have told him, just like everyone else interested in the Awujale throne, that the first step is to declare his lineage. He will do this by completing the royal lineage data form, showing his full name, which parent and grandparent he descends from, and continuing up to seven generations.

“The completed form will be signed and submitted to the head of the ruling house unit of the Fusengbuwa ruling house, who will affirm that he is a genuine member. Only then will the process move forward.”

Owoyemi emphasised that although the application window for the throne officially closed on December 5, KWAM 1 had been given a five-day extension, which would lapse on December 10.

He noted, “We won’t shut anybody out of picking the next Awujale, but we must ensure that you are a legitimate member of Fusengbuwa. Every right comes with responsibilities. For a royal family, everyone must prove their legitimacy by completing the royal lineage data form.

“When we receive the form, we will review it meticulously. If clarification is needed, we will contact the applicant. We welcome men of influence who will use their influence to enhance the throne, not to claim it, ensuring that what truly belongs to our family is preserved.”

Owoyemi explained that the local government has given them 14 days to select candidates, and the ruling house hopes to have a new Awujale by the second or third week of January 2026.

He added, “The local government has given us 14 days to select candidates, which expires on December 18. After that, the kingmakers have seven days to deliberate and choose one candidate, whose name will be forwarded to the governor.

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“Legally, the government then has 21 days to conduct background checks and security clearance, allowing for objections or protests. After this period, the State Executive Council will ratify the nominee, and the governor will announce the next Awujale, after which coronation rites will commence.

“So, combining the candidate selection, kingmakers’ deliberation, and legal objection period, we are looking at around 42 days. Therefore, we expect the next Awujale to emerge between the second and third week of January.”

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VIDEO: I’m Married But Not In My Husband’s House; I Didn’t Have The Experience Of Living Happily Ever After – Singer Shola Allyson Reveals

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While speaking about her love life, the 54-year-old who came into limelight with a love album ‘Eji Owuro’, revealed that she is married but not living with her husband.

Sola Allyson, the popular Nigerian gospel singer, has revealed that she is not currently living with her husband.

The musician made this known in her latest interview on Oyinmomo TV.

While speaking about her love life, the 54-year-old who came into limelight with a love album ‘Eji Owuro’, revealed that she is married but not living with her husband.

Sharing her marital experience, the singer said she has never enjoyed the kind of happiness many people describe.

“I’m married, but I’m not in my husband’s house. We live separately. He in his house and I in mine.”

The interviewer asked: “You sang ‘Eji Owuro’, did you experience genuine love from your husband?

She replied, “We lied before. Those older than us didn’t inform us that it’s tough. They made us believe that so long as you both love each other, you will live happily ever after, but it’s a lie.

“That’s not the experience I have. I didn’t have the experience of living happily ever after. I did all I could to make it work.

“Marriage has been a big challenge. I hear people talk about joy in marriage, but I have never experienced it.”

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VIDEO: Shola Allyson Finally Opens Up, Reveals Why She Does Not Reference Jesus In Her Songs

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Recall that Allyson, who is regarded as a gospel singer, was dragged on social media in March 2025 for not directly referencing ‘Jesus’ in all her songs.

Shola Allyson, the renowned Nigerian songstress, has opened up on the real reason she avoids mentioning the name of Jesus in all her songs.

Recall that Allyson, who is regarded as a gospel singer, was dragged on social media in March 2025 for not directly referencing ‘Jesus’ in all her songs.

Reacting to her critics in a post on X, the songstress stated that “No one can bully me into joining their darkness that looks like light because indolent souls find comfort in it”.

Finally revealing her reason for not mentioning Jesus in her songs, Shola Allyson on Saturday during her latest interview on Oyinmomo TV, stated that Jesus did not ask her to do PR for him.

She said “I’m not a religious singer. As I am, I have never introduced myself as a gospel singer. My name is Shola Allyson. I’m a singer”.

Interviewer; “Some people said you don’t mention ‘Jesus’ name’ in all your songs”.

She quickly responded “Jesus did not instruct us to mention his name in songs nor did Jesus ask us to do PR for Him”.

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