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The Minister of Defence, Maj. Gen. Bashir Magashi (Rtd), has said that the need to follow due process was responsible for the delay in declaring bandits as terrorists. Magashi, who stated this on Friday, in Maiduguri, while fielding…

The Federal Government is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that the insecurity challenges being presently faced by the country is addressed. The Minister of Defence, Retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi spoke at the Bi-Annual Leadership…

The Minister of Defence, Maj. Gen. Bashir Magashi (retd.), has said that the Federal Government knew that Nigeria would be worst hit by the death of Chad's President, Idriss Deby, as both nations maintained very cordial security cooperation…

The Minister of Defence, Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi (Rtd) says the military has recorded a progressive return of peace to the North-East. He stated this when the Senate Committee on Defence, led by its Chairman, Sen. Aliyu Wamakko visited…

The Minister of Defence, Major-General Salihi Magashi (rtd), says Nigeria is in a critical situation security-wise, noting that the co-operation of Nigerians will go a long way to bring an end to banditry, kidnappings and insurgency…

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…

Defence Minister, Major General Bashir Magashi (rtd.) has said that the United States did not violate Nigeria's territorial integrity by conducting a hostage-rescue operation on Nigerian soil over the weekend. He stated this while…

The Minister of Defence, Maj-Gen. Bashir Magashi,(Rtd), has said that the welfare of the military remains one of the top priority of the present administration. The Minister stated this while inaugurating some projects at the Nigeria…

The Minister of Defence, Brig.-Gen. Mansur Dan-Ali (rtd), has debunked media reports Army personnel shot and killed some protesters that were protesting against Zamfara killings on Christmas Day. In a statement Wednesday by his Public…

The Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan-Ali has directed the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai to remain in the North East until security situation in the region improves. The Public Relations Officer of the minister, Col. Tukur…

The senator representing Kaduna Central senatorial district in the National Assembly, Sen. Shehu Sani has faulted comments credited to the Defence Minister, Mansur Dan-Ali on herdsmen attacks across the country. Addressing State House…

Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday expressed her support for Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen in a controversy surrounding an army officer suspected of posing as a refugee in order to carry out terrorist attacks. “The minister…

Minister of Defence, Brig.-Gen. Muhammad Dan-Ali (rtd) has urged soldiers to respect the rights of people in host communities because all their actions and inactions will be accounted for. The minister also assured the troops the federal…