6 h. ago YPP hails Tinubu over Gen Musa’s appointment as Defence Minister

A communique signed by YPP's National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Egbeola Wale Martins, at the end of its 24th Extraordinary National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, which was held on Thursday at Chelsea Hotel, Abuja, charged the President to exercise his power and sack all non-performing heads of security agencies whose performance has fallen short of expectations.

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14 h. ago Step Up Offensive Against Terrorists, Governor Radda Urges Gen. Musa

Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has urged the new Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), to sustain and intensify military offensives against bandits terrorising the North-West region of the country. Governor Radda made the call in a congratulatory message following General Musa’s appointment and swearing-in by President Bola Tinubu, describing his choice […]

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28 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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29 h. ago Five major points new Defense Minister tells senate on ending terrorism

Gen Musa criticised Nigeria’s slow justice system, especially

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34 h. ago No more ransom payment, negotiation with terrorists — Gen Musa

It buys terrorists time to regroup, re-arm and plan new

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48 h. ago Arewa youths hail nomination of Gen Christopher Musa as Defence Minister

The group praised General Musa’s record of service and experience, expressing optimism that his appointment could mark the beginning of meaningful reforms within the defence sector.

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49 h. ago ‘No Negotiation With Terrorists’, Says Ministerial Nominee Christopher Musa At Senate Screening

Minister of Defence nominee, General Christopher Musa (rtd), on Wednesday, vowed to enforce a zero-tolerance policy against criminality, declaring that there will be “no negotiation with bandits or terrorists” if confirmed as Minister of Defence. Speaking during his ministerial screening before the Senate, Musa dismissed the idea of negotiating with kidnappers or armed groups, warning […]

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52 h. ago Insecurity: Nigeria can win war against insurgency — Gen Musa

“The important thing is for us to take ownership of the fight and our country

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53 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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60 h. ago Tinubu’s Govt Doesn’t Tolerate Negotiation With Terrorists, Bwala Insists

Bwala explained that Nigeria’s security challenges are often so multifaceted that they can push any administration into tough, sometimes unconventional, choices. The post Tinubu’s Govt Doesn’t Tolerate Negotiation With Terrorists, Bwala Insists appeared first on Channels Television.

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60 h. ago Tinubu’s Govt Doesn’t Tolerate Negotiation With Terrorists, Presidency Insists

It explained that Nigeria’s security challenges are often so multifaceted that they can push any administration into tough, sometimes unconventional, choices. The post Tinubu’s Govt Doesn’t Tolerate Negotiation With Terrorists, Presidency Insists appeared first on Channels Television.

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66 h. ago ‘Musa’s Appointment Will Change Security Situation For Good’

National vice chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Northwest, Hon. Garba Datti Muhammad, has commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, as the new minister of defence. In a statement he issued yesterday, Muhammed expressed optimism that Musa’s appointment would improve the country’s security […]

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6 d. ago Obasanjo to FG: Stop apologising, negotiating with terrorists

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo urges the FG to stop negotiating with terrorists and use decisive action and international aid to end insecurity. Read More: https://punchng.com/obasanjo-to-fg-stop-apologising-negotiating-with-terrorists/

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9 d. ago Publisher Mamu Not Mandated To Negotiate With Terrorists, Witness Tells Court

A witness of the Department of State Service (DSS), on Wednesday, told the Federal High Court in Abuja that a Kaduna-based newspaper publisher, Tukur Mamu, standing trial over alleged terrorism funding was not at any time appointed by the federal government to negotiate with terrorists that attacked Abuja-Kaduna Train service in 2022. The witness, an […]

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9 d. ago FG never appointed Tukur Mamu to negotiate with train attack terrorists — DSS Witness

“He was arrested in the company of four family members while on a trip to Egypt, and he bought two flash cars during

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9 d. ago Alleged Bandit Negotiator Mamu Challenges AGF For Labelling Him ‘Terrorist’ During Trial

Alleged terrorist negotiator, Tukur Mamu, has filed a fundamental rights suit against the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), arguing that the government acted unlawfully by designating him a terrorist amidst his trial. Mamu’s lawyer, Johnson Usman (SAN), told Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, that the AGF’s action violates Section 36(5) of […]

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9 d. ago Kebbi schoolgirls: Your govt celebrating negotiation with terrorists, Atiku slams Tinubu

Why is the government boasting about talking to terrorists instead of eliminating them? Why is kidnapping now reduced to a routine phone call between criminals and state officials?

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1 week ago How alleged terrorists’ negotiator, Mamu, got N50m for his efforts — DSS official tells Court

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday, heard how alleged terrorists' negotiator, Tukur Mohammed Mamu was offered N50 million by the leader of a terrorists group for his efforts.

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1 week ago The danger our muddled perspective of religion and secularism portends for our national security

Nigeria was still grappling with the disturbing murder of Brig. Gen. Musa Uba by suspected bandits when another shocking incident read more The danger our muddled perspective of religion and secularism portends for our national security

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2 w. ago NYSC Dismisses Pamphlet Advising Ransom Payment For Kidnapped Corps Members

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has dismissed a pamphlet circulating on social media allegedly advising corps members to pay ransom if kidnapped, clarifying that the publication was not its official publication. In a statement on Thursday via its X handle, NYSC management explained that a similar document had been presented by a consultant for […]

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