The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd), has urged Nigerians to embrace integrity, accountability, and commitment as key pillars of nation-building. He said Nigeria can only progress when citizens apply their skills with strong moral values. He made this call at the graduation ceremony of the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) in Kaduna. …
Before the Senate confirmed former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, on Wednesday as Minister of Defence, the Red Chamber witnessed hours of tense exchanges and a stark preview of the hardline security doctrine Gen. Musa intends to introduce into Nigeria’s fight against terror. Musa’s confirmation came through a unanimous voice vote after more …
President Bola Tinubu has commended the Nigerian Senate for promptly confirming General Christopher Musa (retd.) as the new Minister of Defence, describing the appointment as timely and critical for the country’s security. In a statement posted on his official X handle on Thursday, Tinubu said he had forwarded Musa’s name to the Senate for screening …
Retired Nigerian soldiers on Thursday blocked the entrance of the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja to protest delays in the release of funds to the Military Pensions Board (MPB) for payment of their outstanding entitlements. The pensioners said they resorted to protest after officials of the ministry failed to honour assurances that their benefits …
