Defence Minister Archives - Security Digest https://securitydigestng.com/tag/defence-minister/ Reporting Nigeria security Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:42:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://securitydigestng.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cropped-Security-Digest-Favicon-32x32.png Defence Minister Archives - Security Digest https://securitydigestng.com/tag/defence-minister/ 32 32 Nigeria’s Defence Minister participates in counterterrorism panel at Antalya Forum https://securitydigestng.com/2026/04/19/nigerias-defence-minister-participates-in-counterterrorism-panel-at-antalya-forum/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:42:39 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=22695 Nigeria’s Defence Minister participates in counterterrorism panel at Antalya Forum By: Zagazola Makama Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, on Sunday participated in a high-level panel session on counterterrorism at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2026 held in Türkiye. The forum brought together global leaders, policymakers and security experts to deliberate on the evolving nature of […]

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]]> Defence Minister urges unity, actionable strategies at COAS 10th annual conference to consolidate Nigeria’s security gains https://securitydigestng.com/2025/12/15/defence-minister-urges-unity-actionable-strategies-at-coas-10th-annual-conference-to-consolidate-nigerias-security-gains/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:53:21 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=21551 Defence Minister urges unity, actionable strategies at COAS 10th annual conference to consolidate Nigeria’s security gains By: Zagazola Makama The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, has called for a decisive shift from discussion to action in addressing Nigeria’s complex security challenges, stressing that the country’s gains against terrorism, banditry, and other criminal networks can […]

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]]> Insecurity: Nigeria Seeks Renewed Bilateral Military Relations with France https://securitydigestng.com/2022/02/16/insecurity-nigeria-seeks/ https://securitydigestng.com/2022/02/16/insecurity-nigeria-seeks/#respond Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:45:47 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=18164 Defence Minister Hosts Ambassador of France Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Salihi Magashi (rtd) says Nigeria is seeking the renewal of the existing bilateral military agreements between it and France “to reflect real-time security related needs of the two countries” especially in the defeat of Boko Haram/Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorism […]

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]]> https://securitydigestng.com/2022/02/16/insecurity-nigeria-seeks/feed/ 0 Worthy Ambassador: ABU Vice Chancellor Congratulates Defence Minister’s Aide over CDS Award https://securitydigestng.com/2022/02/13/worthy-ambassador-abu-vice/ https://securitydigestng.com/2022/02/13/worthy-ambassador-abu-vice/#respond Sun, 13 Feb 2022 17:56:20 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=18156 ABU VC, Prof Kabir Bala | Mohammad Abdulkadri receiving award from CDS, Gen Irabor The Vice Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Professor Kabir Bala, has described the Special Assistant to Gen. Bashir Salihi Magashi, the Defense Minister, Mohammed Abdulkadri, as a worthy alumnus of the institution. The VC stated this in a congratulatory message […]

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]]> https://securitydigestng.com/2022/02/13/worthy-ambassador-abu-vice/feed/ 0 EXCELLENCE AWARD: Defence Minister lauds CDS Award to his Media Aide https://securitydigestng.com/2022/02/04/excellence-award-defence/ https://securitydigestng.com/2022/02/04/excellence-award-defence/#respond Fri, 04 Feb 2022 12:24:20 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=18104 The Minister of Defence Maj Gen Bashir Salihi Magashi (rtd) has formally received the Chief of Defence Staff Award given to his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mohammad Abdulkadri. The Award according to General Magashi is in recognition of Abdulkadri’s patriotic service to the nation within the National Security Sector then as famous erstwhile […]

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]]> https://securitydigestng.com/2022/02/04/excellence-award-defence/feed/ 0 Collaborate more to tackle menace of insecurity, Defence Minister charges security agencies, declares Defence Advisers/Attaches’ retreat open https://securitydigestng.com/2021/11/09/collaborate-tackle-menace/ https://securitydigestng.com/2021/11/09/collaborate-tackle-menace/#respond Tue, 09 Nov 2021 09:13:44 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=17832 The Minister of Defence, Maj Gen Bashir Salihi Magashi (rtd), has reiterated the imperative of synergy among Nigerian security agencies in confronting the myriads of security challenges assailing the country while tasking them to collaborate even more in order to create an enabling environment for economic activities to thrive. The Minister gave this charge on […]

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]]> https://securitydigestng.com/2021/11/09/collaborate-tackle-menace/feed/ 0 Defence Minister restates government’s commitment to national security https://securitydigestng.com/2021/03/22/defence-minister-restates-governments-commitment-to-national-security-2/ https://securitydigestng.com/2021/03/22/defence-minister-restates-governments-commitment-to-national-security-2/#respond Mon, 22 Mar 2021 19:11:25 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=16769 Defence Minister restates government’s commitment to national security The Minister of Defence, Maj Gen Bashir Salihi Magashi (rtd), has reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government to securing the country against all forms of insecurities threatening her corporate existence. General Magashi gave this assurance as Special Guest of Honour at a National Security Summit organised […]

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]]> https://securitydigestng.com/2021/03/22/defence-minister-restates-governments-commitment-to-national-security-2/feed/ 0 Injured Soldiers will not lack access to high quality blood transfusion, says Defence Minister https://securitydigestng.com/2020/11/14/injured-soldiers-will-not-lack-access-to-high-quality-blood-transfusion-says-defence-minister/ https://securitydigestng.com/2020/11/14/injured-soldiers-will-not-lack-access-to-high-quality-blood-transfusion-says-defence-minister/#respond Sat, 14 Nov 2020 20:24:42 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=15980 Injured Soldiers will not lack access to high quality blood transfusion, says Defence Minister assures on safeguarding health of fighting forces “The Minister of Defence Maj Gen Bashir Salihi Magashi (Rtd) has reaffirmed commitment to the protection of the health of the Fighting Forces even as the nation contends with the challenge of the global […]

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]]> https://securitydigestng.com/2020/11/14/injured-soldiers-will-not-lack-access-to-high-quality-blood-transfusion-says-defence-minister/feed/ 0 Defence Minister Recognises Gallantry of Fallen Heroes at Emblem Launch https://securitydigestng.com/2020/10/29/defence-minister-recognises-gallantry-of-fallen-heroes-at-emblem-launch/ https://securitydigestng.com/2020/10/29/defence-minister-recognises-gallantry-of-fallen-heroes-at-emblem-launch/#respond Thu, 29 Oct 2020 17:43:17 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=15897 Defence Minister Recognises Gallantry of Fallen Heroes at Emblem Launch The Minister of Defence, Maj Gen Bashir Salihi Magashi (rtd) has urged all Nigerians to recognise, respect and appreciate the gallantry of the fallen heroes, survivors as well as men and women in Military and Paramilitary uniforms who are daily laying down their lives for […]

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]]> https://securitydigestng.com/2020/10/29/defence-minister-recognises-gallantry-of-fallen-heroes-at-emblem-launch/feed/ 0 ENDSARS: Defence Minister Warns Protesters Against Undermining National Security https://securitydigestng.com/2020/10/18/endsars-defence-minister-warns-protesters-against-undermining-national-security/ https://securitydigestng.com/2020/10/18/endsars-defence-minister-warns-protesters-against-undermining-national-security/#respond Sun, 18 Oct 2020 21:00:15 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=15847 ENDSARS: Defence Minister Warns Protesters Against Undermining National Security The Minister of Defence Maj Gen Bashir Salihi Magashi (Rtd) has cautioned EndSARS protesters against breaching National Security. General Magashi gave the caution when the National Coordinator Buhari Campaign Organisation (BCO) Danladi Pasali led the Executives drawn from its Headquarters, Zonal and State levels on courtesy […]

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