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Nigeria Advcates  Trust-Based Global Cooperation to Counter Evolving Terrorism Threats

By Ada Nkong The Federal Government  has called for stronger trust-based international cooperation to tackle evolving global terrorism threats. The  Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), stated this during a panel session on “Countering Terrorism: International Cooperation Reclaimed” at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2026 in the Republic of Türkiye. General Musa who represented… Continue reading Nigeria Advcates  Trust-Based Global Cooperation to Counter Evolving Terrorism Threats

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Nigeria Turkiye Forge Strategic Defence Partnership on Training, Technology Transfer

The  Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd.),  led a high-level Nigerian delegation to a productive bilateral talks with the Turkish Minister of Defence at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2026. A Statement by Queenerh Ihuoma-Hart, Chief information officer says  the delegation included the Chief of Air Staff, the Chargé d’Affaires of the Nigerian Embassy,… Continue reading Nigeria Turkiye Forge Strategic Defence Partnership on Training, Technology Transfer

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FG Urges  Collaboration Across Agencies for Enhanced National Security -Defence Minister

By Ada Nkong The Federal Government has called for a stronger collaboration and coordination among security and intelligence agencies to effectively combat the nation’s evolving security challenges. A Statement by Iruke Patience for Director press and information says while addressing the Press during a high-level meeting with intelligence and Security stakeholders at the Ministry of… Continue reading FG Urges  Collaboration Across Agencies for Enhanced National Security -Defence Minister

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Pheelangwah Advocates Sustained Collaboration With DSA

By Ada Nkong As part of efforts to ensure administrative oversight and strengthen institutional effectiveness, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Mr. Richard Pheelangwah has paid a familiarisation visit to the Defence Space Administration’s Management and facilities  in Abuja. A Statement signed by Queenerh Ihuoma-Hart , Chief Information Officer says Pheelangwah noted that the Defence… Continue reading Pheelangwah Advocates Sustained Collaboration With DSA

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Defence Ministry Pledges to  Enhance Support for NAVY, Strengthen  Military Collaboration

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Mr. Richard Pheelangwah has reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to strengthening the operational capacity of the Nigerian Navy through enhanced support, improved readiness, and stronger Civil-Military collaboration. A statement says Mr Pheelangwah made this known during a familiarization visit to the Naval Headquarters on 17th March, 2026, where he commended… Continue reading Defence Ministry Pledges to  Enhance Support for NAVY, Strengthen  Military Collaboration

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Pheelangwah Urges Pension Board to Strengthen Systems for Prompt Payments

… Advocates payment of Pensioners before Service Officers To demonstrate the premium the Federal Government places  on Veterans , the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Mr Richard Pheelangwah has urged the leadership of the Military Pensions Board (MPB) to strengthen ties and explore ways of ensuring that pension administration works for country’s retired personnel. He… Continue reading Pheelangwah Urges Pension Board to Strengthen Systems for Prompt Payments

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Permanent Secretary, MOD Visits Air Force Headquarters

In continuation of his familiarization tour,  the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence Mr Richard Pheelangwa visited the Chief of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke at the Air Force headquarters in Abuja. A statement says the Permanent Secretary said that the visit was to establish a direct rapport between the Ministry of Defence… Continue reading Permanent Secretary, MOD Visits Air Force Headquarters

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Ministers of  Defence,  Innovation, Science and Technology  Brainstorm on  Stronger Collaboration

As part of efforts to develop  a workable synergy amongst Ministries, Departments and Agencies of Government (MDAs), the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (Rtd.)  has met with his counterpart ,  Minister of Innovation , Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Udeh,  to discuss a stronger partnership between MDAs in solving the nation’s pressing challenges. The… Continue reading Ministers of  Defence,  Innovation, Science and Technology  Brainstorm on  Stronger Collaboration

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Minister of Defence Urges Journalists to Stop Amplifying Propaganda

By Ada Nkong The  Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd),  has called on the media across the country to be professional and responsible in their reportage and avoiddissemination of terrorist propaganda that is capable of demoralising troops and giving undue publicity to criminal elements. The Minister made this call while addressing journalists after… Continue reading Minister of Defence Urges Journalists to Stop Amplifying Propaganda