The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded for the immediate sack of the Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Magashi (rtd) for asking unarmed Nigerians to defend themselves against aggression by armed bandits and terrorists. The party described the Minister’s call as reckless, irresponsible and an indication that the Buhari administration has abdicated its statutory
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Insecurity: Edo group calls for sack of Defence Minister over comments
A Concerned Edo Citizens Forum (CECF) in Benin City yesterday lambasted the Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Magashi (rtd) over his comments that Nigerians should defend themselves against armed herdsmen who he claims are not fully armed and has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to sack the minister. Magashi had while fielding questions from
Read moreJUST IN… Senate summons Defence minister, service chiefs over worsening insecurity
The Nigeria Senate on Tuesday summoned the Minister of Defense, Bashir Salihi Magashi and the nation’s service chiefs to appear before it over the worsening security situation in the country. Also invited was the Inspector General of Police and the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS). The Senate resolved to summon the
Read moreHostage Rescued : US operation did not trespass Nigeria’s sovereignty – Defence minister
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Magashi (rtd.), on Tuesday has said that the rescue of an American held hostage in Nigeria by US Navy Seal was not a violation to the country’s sovereignty. According to the minister, the Nigerian government granted the US necessary permission to carry out the military operation. It would
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