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Popular Mandate, Monumental Challenges: General Musa Takes Command as Nigeria Confronts Its Security Crisis – Mogaji (Hon.) Seye Oladejo
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) congratulates General Christopher Musa (Rtd) on his appointment as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence. His assumption of office marks more than a routine administrative change; it signals a renewed national determination to confront the security challenges that have long tested Nigeria’s resilience.
IGP Egbetokun Receives Royal Bahamas Police Commissioner, Strengthens International Security Collaboration
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, on Thursday received the National Police Commissioner of the Royal Bahamas Police Force, Commissioner Shanta Emily Knowles, OM, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, in a visit aimed at deepening global policing partnerships.
President Tinubu Swears in Gen. Christopher Musa as Minister of Defence
Abuja – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday officially swore in General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd) as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
6 Brigade Intensifies Offensive in Taraba, Destroys Bandits’ Camps, Neutralises Two, Recovers Weapons, Arrests Key Suspect
Troops of the Headquarters 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have reinforced their ongoing offensive operations across Taraba State, recording significant gains that include the destruction of criminal camps, neutralisation of armed elements, recovery of weapons, and the arrest of a major suspect linked to bandit activities in the region.
Senate Confirms Gen. Christopher Musa as Minister of Defence After Intensive Screening
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa (retd.), as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence following an exhaustive five-hour screening session.
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.
Civil Society Leaders, APC Chieftain Urge Tinubu to Appoint Ex-CDS Christopher Musa as Defence Minister
The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) has urged President Bola Tinubu to appoint former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa (rtd.), as the country’s next Minister of Defence, following the resignation of Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar.
PSC Warns Nigerians Against Fake Police Recruitment Portals
The Police Service Commission has dismissed reports circulating across social media and unverified websites claiming that it has opened a portal for recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force.
Ikeja Council Chairman, Dauda Attends Commissioning of Upgraded Lagos Police Gender Unit
The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), on Monday attended the official commissioning and handover of the newly upgraded Lagos State Police Command Gender Unit in Ikeja.
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.