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CG Musa: Security agencies can now track ransom payments

Daily Dispatch December 3, 2025

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa (rtd.), says Nigeria’s security architecture is now equipped with improved capabilities to trace ransom payments made to kidnappers and terror groups across the country. Speaking on Wednesday, Gen. Musa disclosed that enhanced intelligence

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Defence Minister promises full Investigation into troop withdrawal, killing of Brigade Commander

Daily Dispatch December 3, 2025

Defence Ministerial Nominee, General Christopher Musa (rtd.), has pledged to launch an immediate and comprehensive investigation into the controversial withdrawal of troops from Government Comprehensive Girls Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State, an action taken shortly before the abduction of schoolgirls on November 17 The Senate on Wednesday confirmed retired Chief of

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Tinubu nominates former CDS, Gen. Christopher Musa, as Minister of Defence

Daily Dispatch December 2, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence. The nomination was formally transmitted to Senate President Godswill Akpabio in a letter delivered to the National Assembly on Tuesday. General Musa is set to replace Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, who resigned from the […]

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Hunger, poverty a major drivers of insecurity and instability in Nigeria – Ribadu, CDS

Daily Dispatch June 24, 2025

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, and Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, have warned that hunger and poverty are no longer just socio-economic issues but have become major drivers of insecurity and instability across Nigeria. Their remarks came during the 14th National Security Seminar held in Abuja, organised by the […]

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Benue: CDS raises alarm over those responsible

Daily Dispatch June 16, 2025

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, on Monday, raised alarm over alleged insider collaboration with attackers responsible for repeated killings in Benue State. Our correspondent reports that at least 100 people were killed on Saturday in Yelewata community of Guma Local Government Area by armed invaders. General Musa, who was at the scene […]