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Bashir Magashi

Nigerian soldiers are highly respected home and abroad – Defence Minister

Sumaila Ogbaje Oct 15, 2021 0

The armed forces are more determined now to end terrorism in the Northeast, the Minister of Defence, retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi, said in Abuja on Friday. Addressing newsmen on the 2022 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration…

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Defence ministry reacts to viral video allegedly showing minister hanging AK-47 rifle

Sumaila Ogbaje Oct 4, 2021 0

The Minister of Defence, Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi (rtd), says the online video trending showing a man hanging an AK-47 rifle purported to be him is mischievous. The Herald recalled that a few days ago, a video snippet went viral on…

Security

Buhari’s govt notes your sacrifices for Nigeria – Minister tells military

Sumaila Ogbaje Oct 3, 2021 0

The Minister of Defence, retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi, has reiterated the federal government’s resolve to continue to provide adequate logistics and equipment for the armed forces to perform their assigned tasks. Magashi gave the…

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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…

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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…

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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

News Agency of Nigeria 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,…