Tag: CHRISTOPHER MUSA

N’East attacks: Defence Minister urges Nigerians not to lose hope

Aminu Imam
Defence Min. urges Nigerians

…As Tinubu approves more equipment for military  Security Chiefs have briefed President Bola Tinubu on the ongoing fight against terrorism and banditry across the country, as the Federal Government moves to strengthen military operations following a recent surge in attacks in the North-East. The closed-door meeting, held on Thursday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, was attended by top security officials led by the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, alongside the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribaɗu, the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, and Heads of the armed forces and intelligence…

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“Backing bandits makes you one of them”, Defence Min. warns Nigerians

Aminu Imam
Defence Min. warns

Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has issued a stern warning to individuals and groups aiding terrorists, bandits, kidnappers and other criminal networks, urging them to desist or face the consequences as security forces intensify operations nationwide. Musa said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has authorised the Armed forces and other security agencies to decisively confront all elements undermining national security, including their collaborators. “I call on all Nigerians to continue to support the armed forces and security agencies and work for peace. To those that are still supporting those…

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Tinubu swears-in ex-CDS Musa as Defence Minister

Aminu Imam
Tinubu swears in Musa

President Bola Tinubu yesterday administered the oath of office on former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd), officially naming him the nation’s new Minister of Defence. The brief ceremony, held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, came barely 24 hours after the Senate confirmed his nomination following an intense five-hour screening. During the screening, senators interrogated Musa on recent security breaches, particularly the controversial withdrawal of troops from Government Comprehensive Girls Secondary School, Maga, Kebbi State, shortly before the abduction of schoolgirls on November 17. He told lawmakers…

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“Kidnappings localised; we must build community defences” – Minister-designate, Musa

Aminu Imam
Minister Musa vows

…Vows probes, reforms Former Chief of Defence Staff and Minister of Defence–designate, General Christopher Musa (rtd), yesterday outlined a sweeping security reform agenda, stressing that strengthening community resilience is central to tackling Nigeria’s escalating wave of mass abductions. Speaking during his ministerial screening at the Senate, the nominee described the recurring kidnapping of schoolchildren as “tragic and unacceptable”, insisting that Nigeria must overhaul its approach to securing vulnerable communities. He said the ‘Safe Schools Initiative’, launched to protect learning environments, must be critically reviewed and strengthened to close existing security…

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Tinubu appoints ex-CDS Musa as Nigeria’s Defence Minister 

Aminu Imam
Tinubu appoints ex CDS

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa as the new Minister of Defence. In a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, President Tinubu conveyed General Musa’s nomination as the successor to Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, who resigned on Monday. General Musa, 58, on December 25, is a distinguished soldier who served as Chief of Defence Staff from 2023 until October 2025. He won the ‘Colin Powell Award for Soldiering’ in 2012. Born in Sokoto in 1967, General Musa received his primary and…

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Defence Minister Directs Defence Chief to fish out killers of Sokoto District Head

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir
Late District Head of Gobir in Sokoto State Ibrahim Bawa Isa

The Minister of State for Defence Bello Muhammed Matawallen Maradu, has directed the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa to fish out the killers of Alhaji Isa Bawa, the District Head of Gatawa in Sokoto State. Matawalle gave the charge in a statement on Friday in Abuja, by Henshaw Ogubike, Director of Information and Public Relations, Ministry of Defence. The minister who condemned the brutal killing of the District Head in strong terms described it as heinous and unacceptable. The killing of Bawa is a senseless and brutal act…

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