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Bashir Magashi

Retired general advises Buhari to sack defence minister

John Ogunsemore Mar 14, 2021 0

Former Chairman of Transparency International Nigeria, Maj.-Gen. Ishola Williams (rtd), has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to sack Minister of Defence, Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi (rtd).He stated this while reacting to the controversial…

Features

Don’t be cowards; defend yourselves against bandits – Defence Minister tells Nigerians

John Ogunsemore Feb 18, 2021 0

The Minister of Defence, Maj. Gen. Bashir Magashi (rtd), has charged Nigerians to defend themselves against bandits, saying it amounted to cowardice not to do so.He stated this while addressing journalists, according to a video shared…

Features

Defence Minister Bashed For Calling #EndSARS Protesters Rogues, Thieves

John Ogunsemore Feb 14, 2021 0

Defence Minister, Major General Bashir Magashi (retd), has come under intense criticism for calling 60 per cent of #EndSARS protesters rogues and thieves.Magashi spoke in Kano on Saturday, shortly after revalidating his membership of…

Government

Outrage as FG hires Turkish firm to supply Military uniforms

Adefemola Akintade Oct 29, 2019 0

The Federal Government has come under fire for allegedly contracting the production of military and paramilitary uniforms to Turkish Company. This is allegedly a partnership involving the Defence Industry Complex (DICON) in Kaduna state,…