Akpabio Rejects ‘Bow and Go’ for Ex-CDS Musa, Cites Security Crisis and Global Scrutiny Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Wednesday rejected calls for a “bow and go” clearance for former Chief of Defence Staff and ministerial nominee, Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd). The session became tense after Senator Sani Musa proposed waiving questions, prompting loud objections from lawmakers. Akpabio insisted that the nation’s worsening security situation—including the recent abduction of over 200 schoolchildren in Niger State—required a full public screening. He stressed that international attention, including remarks referencing Donald Trump, made rigorous scrutiny necessary. Order was restored, and the Senate conducted a full interrogation of the nominee shortly after President Tinubu’s request for his confirmation was read.

Every Nigerian Should Learn Combat Skills For Self-Defence – CDS Musa Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has urged citizens to acquire basic combat and survival skills such as Karate, Taekwondo, Judo, swimming, and driving, describing them as essential for self-protection in today’s dangerous world. Speaking on Politics Today, Musa said the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) should train graduates in unarmed combat for daily survival, stressing that security is everyone’s responsibility. He also revealed that terrorists are increasingly funding their operations with gold, making financial tracking complex due to international networks. Musa further cited bad roads, poor communication, and IED threats as key obstacles slowing troops’ response to banditry and terrorism. On the Southeast, he noted that relative calm has returned since the arrest of pro-Biafra agitator Simon Ekpa in Finland in November 2024. #NigeriaSecurity #SelfDefence #Insecurity

Banditry: CDS Musa Links Troops’ Slow Response To Bad Roads Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, says poor road networks, difficult terrains, and security risks like IEDs are slowing down the military’s response to terror and bandit attacks. Speaking on Politics Today, Musa stressed that while citizens expect instant intervention, logistical realities make rapid deployment difficult. He noted that in the North-East, troops must sweep roads for explosives before advancing, while some terrains remain impassable for military vehicles. He added that bandits exploit these weaknesses, striking quickly and fleeing before soldiers arrive. #NigeriaSecurity #Banditry #Insecurity

Troops Burn Seized Vessels Over Weak Prosecution — CDS Musa Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, says the military destroys vessels used for oil theft because the country’s slow and weak legal system allows offenders to return to crime with little consequence. Speaking on Politics Today, Musa lamented that soldiers risk their lives to arrest suspects, only for them to be freed on technicalities or fined lightly. He cited Niger Delta cases where seized vessels were returned to operators, forcing troops to burn them despite environmental concerns. He stressed that the flawed legal process frustrates counter-terrorism and anti-crime operations, urging the establishment of special courts and tougher penalties to deter impunity. #NigeriaSecurity #OilTheft #JusticeSystem

Yelwata: Those Carrying Arms Illegally, Resisting Arrest Should Be Shot - CDS Musa