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Military Expansion Gains Momentum

Daily Dispatch July 29, 2026

…as Army Announces New Division Commanders The Nigerian Army has announced the appointment of General Officers Commanding (GOCs) for four newly created divisions, marking a major step in its ongoing expansion aimed at strengthening national security and improving operational effectiveness

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FG Considers Embedding Journalists in Military Operations

Daily Dispatch June 19, 2026

The Federal Government is considering a new initiative that would allow journalists to accompany military personnel during selected operations as part of efforts to improve security reporting and strengthen public understanding of the country’s security challenges. The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, disclosed the proposal on Thursday at the National Security

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General Musa: Coup Attempt in Nigeria an Effort in Futility, Civilians Would Have Resisted

Daily Dispatch May 29, 2026

Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has described the recent coup attempt in the country as a futile and misguided venture, saying even civilians would have resisted those behind the plot.Speaking during an interview on Arise TV, General Musa said the Armed Forces of Nigeria remain committed to democratic governance and are working […]

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Outrage as Defence Minister Musa Declares “No One Innocent” in Jilli Market

Daily Dispatch April 15, 2026

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Gwabin Musa, has sparked widespread reactions following controversial remarks suggesting that residents and traders in Jilli Market were complicit in illicit activities. Speaking on the situation in the area, the Defence Chief stated that “nobody in that area (Jilli Market) is innocent,” alleging that individuals profit from

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Maiduguri Blast: Security Forces Intensify Crackdown as Group Urges Calm, Condoles Borno

Daily Dispatch March 17, 2026

The Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa Support Initiative has urged residents to remain calm following a deadly explosion in Maiduguri, the Maiduguri capital, while assuring that security forces are intensifying efforts to end insurgency across the country. In a statement released on Monday, the group expressed deep condolences to the government and people of Borno State […]

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Nigeria’s Defence Minister Summons Service Chiefs Amid Surge in Attacks on Military Bases

Daily Dispatch March 11, 2026

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), has urgently summoned the nation’s top military leaders to a high-level meeting at the Ministry of Defence headquarters in Abuja. The session addresses the escalating attacks targeting military installations, particularly in the North East region. The meeting includes key figures such as: The