Military veterans protest delay in payment of N134bn allowance
Military veterans have continued their protest on Tuesday over delay in the payment of N134 billion Security Debarment Allowance approved by President Muhammadu Buhari in […]
Minister of Defence
Defence Minister lauds military’s gallantry as 3,407 terrorists lay down arms
The Minister of Defence, retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi, has lauded the gallant performance of the military in the onslaught against criminal elements in the six […]
Insecurity: The worst is over – FG
The Federal Government says the worst is over with regards to the daunting security challenges in the country. It added that terrorists, bandits and their […]
1000 Cameroonian Army recruits dismissed over fake certificates
Nearly 1,000 Cameroonian Army recruits undergoing training at a military academy have been dismissed over corruption allegations. The country’s Minister of Defence, Joseph Beti Assomo, […]
64 Boko Haram suspects in Kuje Prison have escaped – Defence Minister confirms
The Minister of Defence, Bashir Magashi says 64 Boko Haram suspects escaped from the Kuje custodial after the attack on the facility on Tuesday night. Addressing […]
Defence minister inspects Armed Forces Specialist Hospital in Kano
By HARUNA AHMED, Kano – The Minister of Defence, Maj Gen Bashir Salihi Magashi (rtd) has demonstrated the commitment of the Defence Ministry towards the […]
Eid-el-fitr: Defence minister urges Muslims to pray for end to insecurity
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Minister of Defence, Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi (Rtd), has urged Muslims faithful to use the occasion of Eid-el-fitri celebration to […]
Defence minister leads ceremonial parade, as FG takes delivery of new warship
Assures on making the best of new platform for anti-piracy war By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Minister of Defence, Maj Gen Bashir Salihi Magashi […]
War on terror: FG pledges more platforms for military operations
The Minister of Defence, retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi, says the Federal Government is committed to providing more platforms for the military. This, he said, was […]
Defence minister charges newly promoted generals on loyalty, professionalism
….Urges them to restore peace and security in the country* By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Magashi (rtd) has […]