By NEWSCOUNT Desk The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), OFR, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening its role in international peacekeeping and security efforts, saying the Federal Government is determined to restore and expand the country’s active footprint in global peace and security operations. General Musa stated this on Tuesday in New […]
FG Moves to Extradite Sylva Over Alleged Coup Plot
By George Ozalla The Federal Government has begun formal steps to extradite former Governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, over allegations linking him to a plot to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.The move is understood to be part of a wider investigation into an alleged coup network that security agencies say was uncovered after months […]
Ministry of Defence Defends ₦3.15 Trillion 2026 Budget Before National Assembly
By Chukwudi George Ozalla The Ministry of Defence on Tuesday appeared before the House of Representatives Committee on Defence at the National Assembly in Abuja to defend its proposed ₦3.15 trillion allocation in the 2026 Appropriation Bill, amid lawmakers’ demands for accountability, measurable outcomes, and strengthened collaboration among security agencies.Leading the delegation, Minister of Defence […]
