The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has clarified that the United States military personnel recently deployed to Nigeria are not combat forces but a small advisory team focused on intelligence support and training. Speaking on February 5, 2026, the Minister addressed public concerns regarding national sovereignty following an announcement by the United States […]
The Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa and the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo meet to discuss security measures that would guarantee a safer Nigeria. The meeting took.olace on Friday when the Minister of Defence paid a courtesy visit to Tunji-Ojo’s office in Abuja. Tunji-Ojo appreciated Musa for the visit while appreciating […]
President Bola Tinubu has commended the Senate for its “expedited confirmation” of General Christopher Musa (retd) as the new Minister of Defence. In a post on X on Thursday, the President praised the lawmakers for their prompt action, noting that Musa’s appointment comes at a “critical juncture” for the nation’s security. “Two days ago, I […]
President Bola Tinubu has nominated General Christopher Gwabin Musa as the new minister of defence. In a letter sent to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Tinubu asked the upper chamber to confirm Musa as replacement for Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, who resigned on Monday. Musa, who turns 58 on December 25, is a career infantry officer and […]
Christopher Musa, chief of defence staff (CDS), has called for the immediate establishment of ranches across Nigeria, describing it as a long-term solution to the country’s recurring farmer-herder clashes. Speaking at a national security dialogue in Abuja on Wednesday, Musa said open grazing is no longer viable given Nigeria’s rising population, rapid urbanisation, and growing […]