Nigerian President Buhari names new Service Chiefs, NSA

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has announced the appointment of new service chiefs and the National Security Adviser. He approved the following appointments:

1. Major-General Abayomi Gabriel Olonishakin - Chief of Defence Staff; 

 2. Major-General T.Y. Buratai - Chief of Army Staff 

 3. Rear Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas - Chief of Naval Staff 

 4. Air Vice Marshal Sadique Abubakar - Chief of Air Staff

5. Air Vice Marshal Monday Riku Morgan - Chief of Defence Intelligence

 6. Major-General Babagana Monguno (rtd.) - National Security Adviser 

 Buhari had sacked the previous top military brass on Monday.