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Nigerian President Overhauls Military Leadership

Jonathan is also dealing with major defections from the ruling People’s Democratic Party, one year ahead of elections.

The president tapped Air Marshal Alex Badeh as the new chief of defense staff, replacing Admiral Ola Sa’ad Ibrahim.

Major General Kenneth Tobiah Jacob Mimimah is the new chief of army staff, Rear Admiral Usman Jibrin takes over the navy, and Vice Marshal Adesola Nunayon Amosu becomes the new head of the air force.

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