June 2, 2026

Minister of Defence

Ribadu, Gbajabiamila lead presidential security delegation to Oyo over abduction of pupils, teachers Ribadu, Gbajabiamila lead presidential security delegation to Oyo over abduction of pupils, teachers

Ribadu, Gbajabiamila lead presidential security delegation to Oyo over abduction of pupils, teachers

By OLA MODUPE, Lagos May 31, 2026
A powerful Presidential security delegation has arrived in Ogbomoso, Ogbomoso, in response to the abduction of pupils and teachers from Baptist Nursery and Primary Schools in Esiele and Yawota communities of Orire Local Government Area. The delegation is proceeding to the affected rural communities following the coordinated attack in...
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Defence Minister calls for national support for troops as he receives Pastor Lazarus Muoka Lord chosen Lazarus visits Defence Minister

Defence Minister calls for national support for troops as he receives Pastor Lazarus Muoka

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja May 26, 2026
Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd.) has reaffirmed the critical role of moral support and national unity in strengthening the resolve of the Armed Forces of Nigeria in the ongoing fight against insecurity across the country. The Minister stated this when he received the General Overseer of The...
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Nigeria Defence Ministry receives delegation from Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College Nigeria Defence Ministry receives delegation from Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College

Nigeria Defence Ministry receives delegation from Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja May 15, 2026
Nigeria’s Ministry of Defence on Thursday, received a delegation from the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Senior Course 47 on a study tour, at the Ministry’s headquarters Ship house, Abuja. In his opening remarks, the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Defence, Mr Richard Pheelangwa represented by Director Joint...
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Defence Minister lauds Akwa Ibom Governor Eno over purposeful leadership Defence Minister lauds Akwa Ibom Governor Eno over purposeful leadership

Defence Minister lauds Akwa Ibom Governor Eno over purposeful leadership

By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo April 24, 2026
Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd.) has commended Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno over purposeful and impactful leadership in the state. Speaking during a courtesy visit on the governor on Friday at Government House, Uyo, Musa said driving across the state, he experienced a unique ambience of...
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UPDATED: Defence Minister visits HQ Operation Hadin Kai, commends troops, reaffirms FG resolve to defeat terrorism Defence Minister visits HQ Operation Hadin Kai, commends troops, reaffirms FG resolve to defeat terrorism

UPDATED: Defence Minister visits HQ Operation Hadin Kai, commends troops, reaffirms FG resolve to defeat terrorism

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri April 1, 2026
Minister of Defence, Major General Christopher Musa (rtd), alongside the Honourable Minister of State for Defence (HMOSD), Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle, on 31 March 2026, conducted an operational visit to Headquarters Theatre Command, Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) in Maiduguri. Details of the visit was...
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Defence Minister visits Maiduguri, orders fresh military strategy, assures troop welfare to defeat Boko Haram Defence Minister visits Maiduguri0A0A

Defence Minister visits Maiduguri, orders fresh military strategy, assures troop welfare to defeat Boko Haram

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri March 31, 2026
Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd), has said his visit to Maiduguri was aimed at consoling the people of Borno State and reviewing recent security developments with a view to strengthening ongoing military operations against insurgents. General Musa, who arrived in the Borno State capital alongside the...
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‘Don’t lose hope,’ Defence Minister urges Nigerians after meeting Tinubu over terrorists attacks Minister of Defence Christopher Musa

‘Don’t lose hope,’ Defence Minister urges Nigerians after meeting Tinubu over terrorists attacks

Tom Chiahemen March 13, 2026
Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, has called on Nigerians not to lose faith in the country’s ongoing fight against terrorism despite recent attacks on security personnel and communities. Musa made the appeal on Thursday after briefing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja....
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PHOTONews: Defence Minister leads high-level military review to strengthen counter-insurgency in North East PHOTONews: Defence Minister leads high-level military review to strengthen counter-insurgency in North East:

PHOTONews: Defence Minister leads high-level military review to strengthen counter-insurgency in North East

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja March 12, 2026
Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, on 11 March 2026, joined the Honourable Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, alongside other Service Chiefs at the Ship House, Abuja, for a high-level operational review aimed at...
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Defence Minister summons service chiefs over rising terrorists attacks on military bases Defence Minister Christopher Musa

Defence Minister summons service chiefs over rising terrorists attacks on military bases

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja March 11, 2026
Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), has called an urgent high-level meeting with the nation’s top military leaders to address the recent surge in attacks on military installations, particularly across the North East region. The emergency session, held at the Ministry of Defence headquarters in Abuja, brought together...
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Kefas, Fintiri, TY Danjuma meet Defence Minister to boost security cooperation in Taraba, Adamawa Kefas, Fintiri, TY Danjuma meet Defence Minister to boost security cooperation in Taraba, Adamawa

Kefas, Fintiri, TY Danjuma meet Defence Minister to boost security cooperation in Taraba, Adamawa

By JOHN MKOM, Jalingo March 1, 2026
Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, alongside his Adamawa State counterpart, Ahmadu Fintiri, and elder statesman, Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma, have held a high-level security meeting with the Minister of Defence, Christopher Gwabin Musa, in Abuja. The strategic engagement took place at the Federal Ministry of Defence headquarters as part of...
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Defence Minister Christopher Musa tasks promoted Army generals to raise operational standards Defence Minister Christopher Musa tasks promoted Army generals to raise operational standards

Defence Minister Christopher Musa tasks promoted Army generals to raise operational standards

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja December 10, 2025
Nigerian Army has decorated 28 senior officers with new ranks, with the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), urging them to justify their elevation through renewed dedication, loyalty and service to the nation. The decoration ceremony took place at the Army Headquarters Command Officers’ Mess 1, Asokoro, Abuja,...
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“Era of innocent bloodshed is over” — New Defence Minister Musa vows tough security reforms CDS Christopher Musa

“Era of innocent bloodshed is over” — New Defence Minister Musa vows tough security reforms

Tom Chiahemen December 5, 2025
Nigeria’s newly appointed Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, stepped into office on Friday with a resolute message to Nigerians: the shedding of innocent blood must end. Speaking at the Ministry of Defence Headquarters in Abuja, Musa — who until now served as Chief of Defence Staff —...
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“Nigerians will soon see results”: Defence Minister pledges swift security improvements after swearing-in Tinubu swears in Gen. Christopher Musa as Defence Minister

“Nigerians will soon see results”: Defence Minister pledges swift security improvements after swearing-in

Tom Chiahemen December 4, 2025
Nigeria’s newly sworn-in Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has assured citizens that the Federal Government’s renewed security strategy will begin producing visible results in the near future. Musa gave the assurance on Thursday after President Bola Tinubu administered the oath of office at the Presidential Villa in...
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Tinubu swears in Gen. Christopher Musa as Defence Minister (+photos) Tinubu swears in Gen. Christopher Musa as Defence Minister

Tinubu swears in Gen. Christopher Musa as Defence Minister (+photos)

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja December 4, 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday, swore in General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd) as Minister of Defence at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. General Musa’s appointment follows the resignation of Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar on Monday, December 1, 2025. His nomination was announced the following day and transmitted to the...
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Tinubu to appoint ex-CDS Christopher Musa as Defence Minister after Badaru’s resignation CDS Christopher Musa

Tinubu to appoint ex-CDS Christopher Musa as Defence Minister after Badaru’s resignation

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- December 2, 2025
Fresh moves are underway in Nigeria’s security leadership as former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, is tipped to step in as the new Minister of Defence following the abrupt resignation of Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar on Monday night. Musa, who bowed out of service on October 24,...
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