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Defence Minister Under Fire Over Conflicting Directives on Terror Fight, Group Laments
ABUJA — The Alliance for Democratic Governance and Peace Initiative (ADGAPi) has expressed concern over what it described as conflicting public remarks by the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd.), warning that inconsistent communication on Nigeria’s counter-terrorism strategy could undermine public confidence and create uncertainty about the country’s security direction. In a statement…
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Confusing Signals From Minister Musa Of Defence Undermine Public Confidence And Troops’ Morale
ABUJA — WhichWayNigeria, a socio-political awareness association, has called on the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd.), to clarify the Federal Government’s security policy, warning that conflicting public statements on the country’s counter-terrorism efforts could undermine public confidence and affect the morale of troops on the front lines. The call was contained in…
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Defence Minister Urged to Clarify Security Strategy as Group Warns Against Mixed Messaging
ABUJA – Socio-political awareness organisation, WhichWayNigeria, has urged the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd.), to provide a clear and consistent explanation of the Federal Government’s counter-terrorism strategy, warning that contradictory public statements on security could weaken public confidence and create uncertainty among military personnel. The group made the call in a press…
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OPINION: The Magic Wand Has Faded: As Insecurity Deepens, Questions Mount Over Gen. Musa’s Tenure As Minister Of Defence
By Christopher Okoro The appointment of General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd.) as Honourable Minister of Defence was greeted with cautious hope. Here was a retired Army General with deep operational experience, stepping in at a time when the country desperately needed further security direction. The narrative was simple and compelling: the “magic wand” to confront…
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From Rhetoric To Responsibility: Time For The Defence Minister TO Defend Nigerians
By Patrick Yakubu As 2027 approaches, the political reality confronting the Tinubu administration is stark and unforgiving: no amount of campaign messaging, infrastructure projects or policy explanations can outweigh the daily fears of citizens living under the shadow of insecurity. Nigerians are tired of condolences after attacks. They are weary of promises after every massacre…
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Supreme Court Orders Immediate Handover Of FPSO Tamara Tokoni Crude Oil To General Hydrocarbons, Sets Aside Appeal Court Judgment
ABUJA, NIGERIA – The Supreme Court of Nigeria has ordered the immediate handover of the crude oil aboard the FPSO Tamara Tokoni to General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL), bringing to a close the legal dispute over ownership and control of the asset. In an unanimous judgment delivered on Friday by a five-member panel of justices, the…
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Nigeria’s Security Crisis: Rising Expectations, Growing Questions For Defence Minister Musa
By James Ezema When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed General Christopher Gwabin Musa (retd.) as Minister of Defence, many Nigerians received the decision with optimism. Given his distinguished military career, there was broad expectation that his experience would help reinvigorate the fight against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and other security threats. Nearly seven months later, however,…
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BREAKING: Former Minister Uche Nnaji Arrested at Enugu Airport Over Alleged Certificate Forgery
Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology and prominent Enugu politician, Uche Nnaji, has been arrested at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, in connection with the ongoing investigation into allegations of certificate forgery that forced his resignation from the Federal Executive Council in October 2025. Sources confirmed to Inside Enugu Blog that Nnaji was…
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Fresh Crisis Hits Labour Party as Peter Agada Camp Demands Refund of N150m, Threaten EFCC Petition
A fresh crisis has erupted within the Labour Party (LP) following a demand by supporters of former presidential aspirant, Arc. Dr. Peter Agada, for the refund of N150 million allegedly paid to the party during the 2027 presidential nomination process. The group, comprising former Labour Party stakeholders, Obidient movement promoters and members of the Arc.…
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A Visit Of Loyalty: Matawalle’s Salah Homage In Lagos
By James Hope Lagos shimmered under the Eid sun. The city that never sleeps had paused, if only for a moment, to honor the sacred rhythm of Salah. But for one man, the celebration was incomplete without a visit to the one he calls both leader and mentor. Dressed head to toe in the iconic…
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