4 h. ago Gov Aliyu’s aide seeks stronger security collaboration with Defence Minister

He urged the new minister to deploy his operational expertise to tackle banditry, insurgency, kidnapping and other security challenges.

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25 h. ago Insecurity: Nigerians Will Soon See Results — Defence Minister Musa

General Musa, 57, now assumes one of Nigeria’s strategic national security positions, with widespread expectation that his experience as CDS will help stabilise the nation’s security landscape. The post Insecurity: Nigerians Will Soon See Results — Defence Minister Musa appeared first on Channels Television.

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26 h. ago Nigerians’ll enjoy improved security, new defence minister pledges

Nigeria’s new Defence Minister, Gen. Christopher Musa, vows to deliver improved security, promising tangible results for citizens in the shortest time poss Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeriansll-enjoy-improved-security-new-defence-minister-pledges/

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27 h. ago ‘Whatever It Takes, We’ll Secure Nigeria’, Says New Defence Minister Musa

Nigeria’s newly appointed Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has vowed to deliver rapid, measurable improvements in national security, assuring citizens that the armed forces under his leadership will take “whatever steps are necessary” to restore peace across the country. Musa spoke at the Presidential Villa on Thursday shortly after President Bola Tinubu administered […]

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51 h. ago Akpabio urges proper screening of defence minister nominee Musa, says Trump watching

Nigeria’s Senate grills defence minister nominee, Gen. Christopher Musa, on national security. Akpabio insists on a thorough screening amid public concern. Read More: https://punchng.com/akpabio-urges-proper-screening-of-defence-minister-nominee-musa-says-trump-watching/

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69 h. ago Defence minister nominee Musa’s screening set for Wednesday — Senate Leader

The Nigerian Senate will screen the new defence minister nominee, General Christopher Musa, on Wednesday to address the nation’s security challenges. Read More: https://punchng.com/defence-minister-nominee-musas-screening-set-for-wednesday-senate-leader/

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3 d. ago NAPS Backs Tinubu’s Emergency Measures On Security, Seeks Matawalle’s Role In Defence Ministry Reviewed

The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) has expressed support for President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency on insecurity, describing it as a bold and necessary step toward restoring peace and stability across the nation. However, the association has urged the President to review the continued role of the Minister of State […]

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5 d. ago Uba Sani, Badaru push coordinated regional strategy to tackle Northwest insecurity

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State and Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, Minister of Defence have jointly advocated a coordinated regional security read more Uba Sani, Badaru push coordinated regional strategy to tackle Northwest insecurity

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7 d. ago Romanian defence minister quits after admitting error in academic record

Romania’s defence minister has resigned after admitting to a mistake on his CV regarding his university education, citing national security concerns. Read More: https://punchng.com/romanian-defence-minister-quits-after-admitting-error-in-academic-record/

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8 d. ago Defence Minister Matawalle Denies Saying Zamfara Security Won’t Work Without Him

The Minister of State for Defence, Alhaji Bello Matawalle, has denied media reports claiming he said that the Zamfara State security initiative would not succeed without him. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his media aide, Ahmed Dan-Wudil, the minister described the report as “malicious and mischievous,” saying it was fabricated to tarnish his […]

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2 w. ago Abduction: Defence minister arrives Kebbi, meets security chief

Defence Minister Bello Matawalle arrives in Kebbi to coordinate rescue efforts for the Kebbi school abduction, meeting security chiefs to intensify operati Read More: https://punchng.com/abduction-defence-minister-arrives-kebbi-meets-security-chief/

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