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Defence Minister Christopher Musa assumes office to a rousing welcome in Abuja

Daily Dispatch December 5, 2025

The newly appointed Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, formally assumed office today in Abuja, receiving an enthusiastic and symbolic welcome from officials of the Ministry of Defence. Staff members gathered to greet the Minister with solidarity songs as he arrived at the Ministry

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General Christopher Musa sworn on as Nigeria’s new Defence Minister

Daily Dispatch December 4, 2025

Nigeria’s former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd), on Thursday officially assumed duties as the country’s new Minister of Defence after taking the oath of office at the State House in Abuja. The ceremony, presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, underscored the administration’s ongoing efforts to overhaul and strengthen the national […]

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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 tools and inter-agency coordination have strengthened efforts to follow the

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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 […]