The Director Headquarters has announced rescue of the wife of former Director Defence Information Major General Rabe Abubakar (Rtd) from terrorists den. Rabe and his wife Mrs Amina Abubakar were abducted by terrorists on 30 May 2026 in Katsina State. After days in captivity, the former Defence Spokesman was confirmed dead and buried in accordance…
The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa, has identified education as a key to defeating terrorism and violent extremism in the country. This is contained in a statement by Leah Katung-Babatunde, his Special Assistant on Media, on Monday in Abuja Musa said this on Sunday in Kaduna, during the inauguration of the Kaduna Christian Academy…
Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd.), Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, has emphasised the importance of a coherent and unified doctrinal framework to address the country’s evolving security threats. The minister spoke at the inauguration of the Chief of Defence Staff’s lecture for the newly established Joint Doctrine and Warfare Centre in Abuja. The lecture, titled “Evolving Armed…
The Defence Headquarters has announced that 200 United States troops will be deployed to Nigeria in a non-combat, advisory capacity at the invitation of the Federal Government. Major General Samaila Uba, Director of Defence Information, said the deployment follows recommendations made by the US–Nigeria Joint Working Group and is intended to strengthen technical and training…
The Ministry of Defence says it is coordinating the activities of the Nigerian Legion and working closely with its leadership to reposition military veterans for improved welfare and national relevance. The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, represented by his Special Assistant on Technical Matters, retired Rear Adm. Atiku Abdulkadir, said this on Wednesday…
The Southern Kaduna Journalists’ Forum (SKJF) has applauded President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of retired General Christopher Musa as Minister of Defence, describing the move as both “well-deserved” and reassuring for the nation. At a press briefing jointly addressed by Chairman Ango Bally and Secretary Lilian Silas, the forum said Musa’s rise to the top of…
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has intensified Nigeria’s military modernisation drive through a series of strategic reforms and international engagements. In a statement on Tuesday, his media aide, Ahmad Dan-Wudil, said the minister’s initiatives have strengthened the country’s defence posture and advanced collaborations with global security partners. He said Matawalle represented Nigeria…
Former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa (retd.), on Monday held a private meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. Musa arrived at the State House at exactly 7:03 p.m., marking his first public visit to the Villa since his retirement from service on October 24, 2025. The meeting…
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday confirmed General Olufemi Oluyede as the country’s new Chief of Defence Staff as it began screening President Bola Tinubu’s recently appointed service chiefs at the National Assembly complex in Abuja. Oluyede’s confirmation came less than an hour after he and other nominees arrived at the National Assembly under tight security….
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has urged the newly appointed Chief of Defence Staff and Service Chiefs to adopt a unified and proactive approach in addressing Nigeria’s security challenges. During a courtesy visit to the Ministry of Defence in Abuja on Tuesday, the delegation, led by the Chief of Defence Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede,…
