Newly appointed Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has instructed troops to “shoot on sight” and immediately engage any armed bandits they encounter, stressing that they must not wait for further directives. Speaking during his Senate screening on Wednesday, Musa said this firm order is crucial for frontline protection and restoring public trust in…
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Most Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, has expressed confidence that efforts to restore security and normalcy across Nigeria are “in very good hands” following the swearing-in of General Christopher Musa (rtd) as Minister of Defence. Speaking to journalists at the State House after witnessing Thursday’s ceremony, Bishop Kukah…
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday swore in former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa (retd), as the new Minister of Defence. The brief ceremony at the Presidential Villa saw Musa take the oath of office, just 24 hours after the Senate screened and confirmed his nomination. Tinubu had forwarded Musa’s name to the…
The Senate on Wednesday approved the appointment of former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa (retd.), as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence. The confirmation rounded off a lengthy and highly scrutinised five-hour session that placed national security concerns at the centre of debate. Lawmakers subjected the nominee to probing questions on a series of…
Christopher Musa, Minister of Defence nominee, has said that the Armed Forces alone cannot resolve Nigeria’s insecurity challenges. The recently retired Chief of Defence Staff made the statement on Wednesday at the Senate Chamber of the National Assembly during his screening as Defence Minister. He said: “I think one basic area we are also going…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd), as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence. His nomination was transmitted to the Senate on Tuesday in a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The President’s communication with the Senate was made public in a statement issued by…
Midlothian Angel Network (Midlo Angels), one of North America’s fastest-growing angel investment networks, said it has appointed the immediate-past Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa (rtd), into its Board of Governors. According to a statement, the appointment was in line with its mission to bridge the cross-border investment opportunities between United States of…
The immediate past Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa (retd.), on Friday said he was leaving the Nigerian Armed Forces after 39 years of service, with a clear conscience, having given his all to the military and the fight against insecurity. Speaking at his pull-out parade in Abuja, Musa said he served the…
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa has assured that no soldier within the Nigerian Armed Forces earns anything below N100,000. Musa while speaking during an interview with News Central on Thursday, September 4, said the Nigerian military remains committed to ensuring that every soldier is adequately taken care of. He also stated that…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified remarks made by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, on the need for Nigerians to learn self-defence skills, following mixed interpretations of his statement. Speaking through the Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, the military stressed that General Musa never called on citizens to carry…