defence minister

The Digest: Newly appointed Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has assumed office with a pledge to overhaul Nigeria’s security operations, end the shedding of innocent blood, and prioritise the welfare of troops as a strategic imperative. The former Chief of Defence Staff...

The Digest: Nigeria's new Defence Minister, General Christopher Musa, has issued a definitive and aggressive mandate to troops. During his Senate screening, he ordered soldiers to immediately engage armed bandits on sight without waiting for commands, aiming to overhaul a reactive security...

The Digest: The Nigerian Senate has confirmed retired General Christopher Musa as the substantive Minister of Defence following an intensive screening, placing him at the helm of the nation's security apparatus during a storm of escalating violence and abductions. Key Points: The Senate...

The Digest: The Nigerian Senate will today screen former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, for the position of Minister of Defence, treating the nomination as an urgent national security imperative. Key Points: The Senate, led by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, will screen...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has nominated former Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa to lead the defence ministry. The appointment, coming just weeks after his retirement, signals a strategic pivot towards operational expertise as the nation grapples with escalating...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has nominated the immediate-past Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, as the new Minister of Defence, placing a combat-tested commander at the helm of the nation's security apparatus during a declared state of emergency. Key Points: President...

The Digest: Following the resignation of Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru, President Bola Tinubu is reportedly considering former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, as a successor, signaling a possible strategic pivot back to seasoned military leadership. Key Points: Defence...

The Digest: Nigeria's Defence Minister, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned from President Bola Tinubu's cabinet with immediate effect, citing health grounds. This departure explores the pressures of steering national defence, especially as it occurs amidst the President's declaration of a...