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We Must Build Community Resilience To Tackle Abductions In Nigeria — General Musa
Former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa (rtd.), says strengthening community resilience is crucial to curbing the growing wave of kidnappings across the country.
Ministerial Screening: Rowdy Session As Senators Reject ‘Bow-And-Go’ Treatment For Ex-CDS Musa
Tension rose in the Senate as lawmakers objected to attempts to conclude the screening of a former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa (retd.), as the new Minister of Defence, and allow him to take a bow.
Tinubu Demands Greater Efficiency From Service Chiefs
President Bola Tinubu has demanded greater efficiency in strategies and result in the ongoing fight against insecurity in some part of Nigeria.
President Tinubu Nominates General Christopher Musa as New Defence Minister
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated General Christopher Gwabin Musa as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence, following the resignation of Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar.
Nigerian Army Delivers Major Blow to Terror Networks: 8 Neutralized, 51 Arrested, 27 Rescued, Arsenal Seized
The Nigerian Army has dealt a decisive blow to criminal and terrorist networks across the country, neutralizing eight terrorists, arresting 51 suspects, rescuing 27 victims, and recovering a significant cache of weapons and illicit items between 29 November and 1 December 2025.
FG to Name Terror Sponsors Publicly as Tinubu Intensifies National Security Crackdown
The Federal Government says it is set to publish the names of individuals, organisations, and financial networks linked to the funding of terrorism in Nigeria, as part of renewed efforts to dismantle violent groups threatening national stability.
Northern Governors, Traditional Rulers reaffirm support for State Police, push Mining Restrictions
Northern political and traditional leaders on Monday reiterated strong support for the swift establishment of state police, declaring that decentralising Nigeria’s policing structure has become critical to addressing the region’s worsening insecurity.
Defence Minister Badaru Abubakar Resigns on Health Grounds
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned his position with immediate effect, citing health reasons.
Insecurity: Northern Governors, Monarchs Meet In Kaduna
A meeting of the Northern Governors’ Forum and traditional rulers is being held in Kaduna State to deliberate on the worsening insecurity orchestrated by bandits and terrorists.
NDLEA Uncovers Drugs Packaged As Christmas Cookies, Arrests Suspects
The operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have dismantled a social media drug network responsible for the distribution of illicit substances packaged as imported Christmas cookies and snacks in the Lekki area of Lagos state.