Defence Minister Reacts to Trump’s Allegation Against Nigeria…..

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has addressed allegations made by U.S. President Donald Trump against Nigeria, describing them as concerning but manageable through diplomacy. Musa said the Nigerian government is engaging relevant U.S. authorities to clarify the claims and protect national interests. He stressed that Nigeria values its long-standing relationship with the United States, especially in security cooperation, and remains committed to dialogue, mutual respect, and strengthening bilateral ties despite recent tensions...
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Nigeria Must Build Border Wall, Deploy Tech to Stop Terrorists – Defence Minister

Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Christopher Musa, has reiterated his call for a border wall and modern surveillance technology to curb the influx of terrorists, bandits, and transnational criminals. Speaking to BBC Hausa, Musa highlighted the country’s porous borders as a major factor enabling attacks and escapes. He stressed that infrastructure alone isn’t enough—citizen vigilance, regional cooperation, and advanced tech are crucial. The minister warned against aiding criminals, describing profits from them as “blood money,” and assured Nigerians of increased government and presidential support for security operations.

Stop Negotiating With Bandits, Terrorists – Nigeria’s Defence Minister Warns States, Local Governments

Nigeria’s Defence Minister, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has warned state and local governments to stop negotiating or paying ransom to terrorists and bandits, describing such engagements as deceptive tactics that only embolden criminals. Speaking to BBC Hausa, Musa stressed that criminal groups never honor agreements, citing Katsina as an example. He urged citizens to report kidnappings instead of paying ransoms and called on states to address root causes of insecurity through education, jobs, and social development. Musa emphasized that cooperation between citizens and security agencies is key to ending insecurity nationwide.

FG Doesn’t Pay Ransom for Kidnapped Victims – Defence Minister

The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd.), has insisted that the Federal Government does not pay ransom to free kidnapped victims. Speaking in an interview, Musa said security agencies rely on military pressure and intelligence operations to rescue abducted persons, including schoolchildren. He warned that paying ransom only strengthens criminal groups and encourages more kidnappings. The minister urged families and communities to report cases to security agencies instead of negotiating with abductors. He also advised Nigerians to stop supplying bandits with food or support, stressing that public cooperation is vital to ending banditry nationwide.

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Trump Bombs Farmlands in Sokoto, Tinubu Travels Abroad as Defence Minister Musa Goes Silent: A Scathing Review of Nigeria’s Security Crisis by Dr. Nasiru Aminu

In this hard-hitting opinion piece, Dr. Nasiru Aminu delivers a blistering critique of Nigeria’s leadership and security architecture following the controversial US airstrikes on Christmas night, which reportedly bombed farmlands in Sokoto rather than confirmed terrorist hideouts. He argues that the strikes were justified by former US President Donald Trump using claims of a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria—claims the author describes as exaggerated, misleading and rooted in Trump’s polarising, post-truth political style.

Dr. Aminu questions why Sokoto was targeted instead of known terror hotspots in the North-East, noting that no credible evidence has emerged to confirm that ISIS or other terrorists were neutralised. He criticises Trump for belittling Nigeria publicly while simultaneously imposing visa restrictions on Nigerians, including Christians he claims to defend.

The article further examines the Nigerian government’s response, highlighting conflicting narratives from officials. While the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Information publicly supported the US action, Tinubu’s policy communication adviser, Daniel Bwala, openly described the situation as “sketchy.” Other ministers offered what the author calls unhelpful or misplaced commentary, while President Bola Tinubu himself remained silent and left the country on an end-of-year trip days after the bombing.

A major focus of the piece is the silence of the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, whom Dr. Aminu accuses of failing in his responsibility at a critical national moment. Despite widespread public anxiety, Musa did not address the nation or clarify whether he was involved in, or even informed about, the bombing. Instead, media reports showed him attending personal celebrations and ceremonial events, behaviour the author describes as unprofessional and insensitive during a national security crisis.

Dr. Aminu concludes that the absence of leadership, accountability and clear communication following the bombing reflects deeper systemic failures in Nigeria’s security management. He warns that unless this pattern changes, Nigerians should brace for continued mediocrity, insecurity and public disillusionment in the year ahead.

Nigeria Spends Over N827 Billion on Arms Imports from 2020 to September 2025 Amid Rising Security Threats

A review of Nigeria’s foreign trade statistics shows that the country spent a total of N827.1 billion on arms and ammunition imports between 2020 and September 2025. Spending increased from N29.2 billion in 2020 to a peak of N520 billion in 2024, reflecting escalating security challenges. Analysts and military officials have warned that Nigeria harbours a high concentration of illicit weapons, with non-state actors holding over six million small arms—far outpacing official security forces. Experts, including former Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa, highlight the urgent need for enhanced border security, regional collaboration, and socio-economic initiatives to curb the proliferation of arms and combat terrorism, banditry, and militia violence in northern Nigeria.

Sheikh Gumi Sues Two Facebook Users Over Alleged Defamation, Says False Threat Claims Endangered His Life

Renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has instituted a criminal defamation case against two Facebook users, George Udom and Bello Isiaka, at the Chief Magistrate Court in Kaduna State over publications he says were falsely attributed to him and seriously damaged his reputation. The suit, filed on December 24, 2025, followed a Facebook post alleging that Gumi threatened Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, over ongoing military operations against bandits.

According to court documents, the defendants allegedly published a statement claiming that Gumi warned that the minister’s family in Zango Kataf, Southern Kaduna, would be eliminated if military offensives against bandits continued. Through his lawyer, Suleiman Lere, Sheikh Gumi categorically denied ever making or endorsing such remarks, describing the publication as malicious, reckless and deliberately crafted to portray him as a terrorist sympathiser and a threat to national security.

Gumi maintained that the false claim gravely harmed his standing as a cleric known for advocating peace, dialogue and restraint, while also exposing him to possible reprisals from security agencies and members of the public. His legal team warned that the era of hiding behind social media platforms to spread falsehoods and destroy reputations was coming to an end.

The criminal summons cited provisions of the Kaduna State Penal Code Law, 2017, under which the alleged offences attract serious penalties upon conviction. The case has further drawn attention to the growing problem of misinformation and defamation on social media in Nigeria, particularly against high-profile figures.

Sheikh Gumi, who has previously engaged armed bandits as part of peace-building efforts in northern Nigeria, reiterated that he stepped back from such engagements after the federal government designated bandits as terrorists in 2021. He stressed that while his past interventions were aimed at peace and economic stability, they exposed him to significant personal risks he is no longer willing to take.

Renowned Islamic cleric Sheikh Dr. Ahmad Abubakar Gumi has approached the Chief Magistrate Court of Kaduna State, seeking criminal action against two Facebook users over an alleged defamatory publication and death threat linked to Nigeria’s Minister of Defence. The legal action follows claims that the defendants falsely attributed a threatening statement to Sheikh Gumi, portraying him as the author of a violent warning directed at the defence minister and his family.

Court documents obtained by SaharaReporters show that the application was filed at the Chief Magistrate Court sitting on Ibrahim Taiwo Road, Kaduna. The matter, listed as Case No: KD Km 1685725, names Sheikh Gumi as the complainant, while George Udom and Bello Isiaka are listed as defendants. Sheikh Gumi is seeking the issuance of a criminal direct complaint summons against the two individuals.

According to the application addressed to the Registrar of the court, the complaint arose from a Facebook post allegedly published by the defendants on December 23, 2025. The post, described as a “Breaking News” item, reportedly stated that if the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, did not stop military operations against bandits, his entire family in Zangon Kataf, Southern Kaduna, would be eliminated.

The filing further identified the Facebook accounts allegedly used to publish the statement, including the usernames and partial phone details associated with George Udom and Bello Isiaka. Sheikh Gumi told the court that his photograph was attached to the post, leading many social media users to believe that he authored the statement. He said he received numerous calls from people who assumed he had issued the threat against the defence minister.

Sheikh Gumi argued that the publication falsely portrayed him as someone who threatened a public servant, specifically the Minister of Defence, whose constitutional responsibility includes maintaining peace and security across Nigeria, including Kaduna State. He maintained that the post not only damaged his reputation but also posed serious security implications by linking him to a potential act of violence.

Describing himself as an Islamic scholar widely known for preaching peace in Nigeria and beyond, Sheikh Gumi stated that the publication painted him as a troublemaker capable of inciting unrest and disrupting the fragile peace in Kaduna State. He further warned that the post positioned him as a prime suspect should any attack occur against the defence minister’s family or in Southern Kaduna, thereby exposing him to possible danger and state scrutiny.

According to the court filing, the alleged actions of the defendants violate several provisions of the Kaduna State Penal Code Law 2017, including sections relating to criminal conspiracy, attempted public disturbance, and criminal defamation. Sheikh Gumi’s legal team argued that the publication was not only defamatory but also capable of inciting fear, unrest, and public disorder.

The application, dated December 24, 2025, was signed by Sheikh Gumi’s lawyers from the firm of Suleiman D. Lere & Co., Kaduna. The legal team includes Suleiman Danlami Lere Esq., Ibrahim Ahmad Esq., I.H. Yahya Esq., and Saratu Nura Hassan Esq.

As of the time of reporting, the Chief Magistrate Court has not fixed a date for the hearing of the application or for the issuance of the criminal summons. The case adds to ongoing debates around misinformation, misuse of social media, and the legal consequences of publishing unverified and potentially dangerous content in Nigeria.

The development also comes amid heightened national sensitivity over security operations, online hate speech, and the spread of false information capable of inflaming tensions or undermining public confidence in security institutions.

Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, Calls for Border Wall Around Nigeria

Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has called on the government to construct a physical barrier around the country to strengthen national security.

According to him, such a wall would help put an end to illegal cross-border movements and curb the influx of criminals into the country.

He further stated that many countries around the world have border barriers to prevent terrorists and other criminal elements from entering their territories. However, Nigeria lacks such a structure, which, he said, makes it easy for terrorists to freely cross into the country with weapons

Kwankwaso Says Federal Government Overwhelmed as Militias Spread, Urges Urgent Action

Former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has warned that the Nigerian government is struggling to contain the rising spread of militias, violence, and ethnic profiling across the country. While congratulating newly appointed Defence Minister Gen. Christopher Musa, he expressed concern that the Federal Government appears overwhelmed, allowing poorly trained vigilantes and political militias to proliferate. Kwankwaso cautioned that unchecked arms circulation, harassment of citizens, and rising hate speech threaten national unity, urging immediate and decisive intervention to prevent further instability.

YPP Expels House of Reps Member Over Anti-Party Activities, Elects New National Officers

The Young Progressives Party (YPP) has expelled House of Representatives member Uzokwe Peter over verified cases of anti-party activities, following multiple petitions and video evidence presented to the NEC. The decision, upheld by the National Working Committee, was based on violations of key sections of the party’s constitution.
During its 24th Extraordinary NEC meeting in Abuja, the party also elected new national leaders to fill vacant positions, including a Deputy National Chairperson, National Legal Adviser, and National Security Adviser. The NEC passed a vote of confidence on National Chairman Bishop Amakiri and voiced support for newly appointed Defence Minister General Christopher Musa (rtd), insisting security positions must remain non-politicised.
The party further warned against any push toward a one-party system, describing it as a threat to Nigeria’s democracy while reaffirming its commitment to internal democracy and national development.

There is something many Nigerians have not paid attention to.

Ever since President Tinubu announced the appointment of General Christopher Musa as Minister of Defence, not a single bandit group has dared to attack any village anywhere in the country.

Those who study security trends understand exactly what this means:

A new message has been sent.
A new sheriff is in charge.
And the criminals know it.

The fear of General Musa has already begun to restore sanity.
Before he even resumes fully, the bandits have started retreating.

This is what true leadership in security looks like—your presence alone begins to change the battlefield.

“Shoot on sight. Don’t wait for orders. Use your instinct. If anyone tells you to wait for orders, they are cowards and liars. You know your enemy. Shoot.”

— New Defence Minister, Christopher Musa charge Troops.

BREAKING NEWS: Rural communities in Bungudu LGA, Zamfara State, are facing escalating pressure from armed bandit groups. Farmers in Durkai, Honkarhe, Makwa and Kiluta communities say they are being forced to pay steep levies before they can harvest:
Durkai community ₦5m
Honkarhe community ₦5m
Makwa community ₦9m
Kiluta community ₦5m

Residents also report that motorcycle prices are being dictated to them, with Honda bikes pushed to ₦1.7m. They are urgently calling on Defence Minister Christopher Musa to intervened and restore security so people can return to normal life in their communities.

▪︎ How long can these communities survive under such conditions?

▪︎ When will real protection reach Nigeria’s rural farmers?

Tinubu Hails Senate for Swift Confirmation of Gen. Christopher Musa as Defence Minister

President Bola Tinubu has praised the Nigerian Senate for quickly confirming retired General Christopher Musa as the new Minister of Defence. Musa, a former Chief of Defence Staff, was nominated to replace the former minister who resigned due to health issues. After an intensive screening session, the Senate approved his appointment.
Tinubu described Musa’s confirmation as timely, noting that Nigeria is at a critical moment in its fight against insecurity. During his screening, Musa vowed to confront criminal groups threatening the country and strengthen national security efforts.

“Nigerians can now sleep with their eyes Closed, people can now go back to their farms and churches and schools without being m0lested”

~ Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa Declares

Just In: Senate chambers buzzed with tension as Senate President Godswill Akpabio reportedly told fellow senators that “Donald Trump is on our necks”— insisting that the U.S. is watching closely and already thre@tening action against Nigeria over rising terror!sm concerns.

According to political analyst Okwy Chris, this is exactly why Gen. Christopher Musa was quickly appointed as Nigeria’s new Defence Minister.

His words were sharp:

“Nigerians, now you can see the real reason Gen. Musa was made Defence Minister. He’s the man they believe can clean up the m3ss they created. These leaders fear America, not the Nigerians they sn@tched p0wer from.”

This development has stirred major conversations nationwide — especially with the idea that international pressure, not internal accountability, is what finally forces Nigerian leaders to “do the right thing.”

Is this the wake-up call the government needs?
Nigeria may be entering a new phase of global scrutiny — and the world is watching.

Do you think America’s pressure will actually make Nigerian leaders act right, or will it change nothing?

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Retired CDS Christopher Musa Sworn In as Nigeria’s New Defence Minister After Badaru’s Resignation

Retired Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has been sworn in as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence following the resignation of Mohammed Badaru Abubakar. President Bola Tinubu confirmed the appointment through a letter to the Senate, highlighting Musa’s distinguished military record and previous service as CDS from 2023 to 2025. Born in 1967, Musa has held several key command and operational roles throughout his career. The Senate approved his nomination after an intense five-hour screening session.

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.

“We need the support of everyone, every Nigerian, working together as a team because it’s going to be a team effort. The enemies we are dealing with are evil forces that don’t mean well for this country and have no respect for human lives and that’s why it’s important to know that if we don’t work together, we will give them the opportunity to perpetrate the evil acts they have been doing” — Christopher Musa, during senate screening as defence minister designate