By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says troops rescued no fewer than 318 kidnap victims and eliminated scores of terrorists across theatres of operation in November. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, stated this while briefing newsmen on the operations of the military on Thursday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, says lasting peace and stability in Nigeria cannot be achieved by security agencies alone without the active involvement of communities and critical stakeholders. Ribadu stated this on Thursday in Abuja at a high-level dialogue on preventing violence and conflict inContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Thursday swore in retired Gen. Christopher Musa as the new Minister of Defence. The president administered the oath of office on Musa in his office at the State House, Abuja. Tinubu had described Musa as a “fine gentleman” whoseContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Senate has confirmed the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, as the Minister of Defence. The Upper Legislative Chamber confirmed Musa on Wednesday via a voice vote after hours of a rigorous screening session in the Committee of the Whole, during whichContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje A defence scholar and publisher, Dr Sani Abubakar, has hailed President Bola Tinubu for the appointment of former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, as Minister of Defence. Abubakar described the appointment as “a timely and strategic choice for a nation at a security crossroads.” Abubakar,Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) and the Nigeria Security Exhibition and Conference (NISEC) have partnered to develop innovative solutions to address Nigeria and Africa’s defence challenges. The partnership aims to leverage expertise and resources to tackle security threats and enhance national and regional stability. SpeakingContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday inaugurated the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem appeal fund, raising N320million in donations. Tinubu led the donations with N200 million, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to honouring fallen heroes and supporting serving troops confronting security challenges nationwide. At theContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have rescued 12 kidnap victims during a coordinated clearance operation in the Mandara Mountains area of Borno, a military source said. The source said the victims, comprising seven women and five children, were abducted by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists on Nov. 14 alongContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has called for deeper reforms and renewed commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery across the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Matawalle, represented by his Special Assistant, Abdulkadir Atiku, made the call on Tuesday in Abuja at the 13th Defence Health MaintenanceContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has nominated the former Chief of Defence Staff, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, as the new Minister of Defence, a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Presidential spokesman disclosed on Tuesday in Abuja. In a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Tinubu conveyed Musa’s nomination as theContinue Reading
