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Tinubu Urges African Countries To Strengthen Defence Partnerships

Daily Dispatch October 26, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has urged African countries to strengthen defence partnerships through technology transfer, local industrial development and sustained support for military operations. Tinubu said defence agreements must deliver lasting benefits beyond equipment supplies, including skills

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Musa Spoke the Truth, But Northerners Are Turning His Words Into Another War

Daily Dispatch September 7, 2026

By Murtala Bello General Christopher Gwabin Musa spoke about issues that demand serious reflection, but sadly, some Northerners are turning his comments into another divisive political battle. What should have been an opportunity to examine the challenges facing Northern Nigeria has quickly become a contest between supporters and critics of former Kaduna State Governor

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El-Rufai Family Gives Defence Minister Seven Days to Retract Allegation Over Southern Kaduna Killings

Daily Dispatch September 7, 2026

The family of former Kaduna State Governor and former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has demanded that Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd.), retract an allegation that the former governor actively planned killings in Southern Kaduna. The family made the demand in a statement signed by Hon. Mohammed […]

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Insecurity: Military, NFIU strangling terrorists’ funding network- Defence Minister Gen Musa

Daily Dispatch September 7, 2026

Defence Minister, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), has disclosed that the Armed Forces of Nigeria, AFN, in conjunction with intelligence and other security agencies in the country, have significantly weakened the funding networks of Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) Terrorists Gen Musa said the development had degraded the capacity of major […]

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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 across the country.The appointments, approved by the Chief of Army Staff,

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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