Tag: Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi (Rtd)
Magashi calls for vibrant Navy
Magashi called on the participants at the review to vigorously examine and appraise the topics of the discourse to provide…
Magashi lauds military’s gallantry as 3,407 terrorists lay down arms
Magashi noted that the troops of Operation Hardin Kai in the North East had gallantly denied ISWAP and the Boko…
Updated: All 64 Boko Haram inmates escape from Kuje Prison
Earlier the Ministry of Interior confirmed that about 600 inmates escaped from the Kuje Prison following Tuesday night attack by…
Magashi calls for stronger Nigeria, France military ties
The minister said that Nigeria and France are strategic partners, adding that the partnership needed to be rejigged to take…
War on terror: Nigerian military to get more platforms
Magashi said President Muhammadu Buhari’s continuous support for the armed forces had added tremendous impetus to the fight against insurgency.
Rising food prices pose new threat to Nigeria – Defence minister Magashi
Magashi spoke at the opening of a retreat for Defence Advisers/Attaches Conference, organised by the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) on…
Why we haven’t declared bandits terrorists – FG
The Minister of Defence, Maj. Gen. Bashir Magashi (Rtd), has said that the need to follow due process was responsible…
Buhari approves gratuity for 102 ex-Biafran soldiers
He revealed this on Friday at the ministerial briefing to inaugurate the 2022 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration in Abuja.
ICYMI: Man carrying gun in viral video not minister, says Defence ministry
Abdulkadri also said that the vehicle in the video being referred to as the official vehicle is not the minister’s…
Why Nigeria’ll be most hit by death of Chad’s president – Defence Minister
Nigeria's Defence Minister, Bashir Magashi on Thursday said Nigeria would be most hit by death of Chad's president, Idriss Deby…
Insurgency, banditry: FG to recruit fresh soldiers
Minister of Defence, Major General (rtd) Bashir Magashi, said that the Federal Government will soon begin the recruitment of officers…
Reps assure armed forces of improved funding
The House of Representatives has pledged support for the armed forces via approval of additional resources, toward achieving success in…
Defence Minister Magashi reacts to NAF plane crash
The Minister of Defence, retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi, has described the crash of the Nigerian Air Force King 350 plane…
Defence Minister to villagers: Don’t be cowards, stand and fight armed bandits
Nigeria's Defence Minister, Major General Bashir Magashi (Rtd) has told villagers to stand and fight armed bandits instead of running…
Nigeria seeks defence technology from Belarus
Minister of Defence, retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi has called for further defence cooperation with the Republic of Belarus in the…
Magashi: We’re set to overcome insecurity in our waterways
As Nigeria gets set to deploy maritime security assets acquired under the Integrated National Security and Waterways Protection Infrastructure, members…
Insecurity: Defence Minister tells Air Force War College graduates to apply skills
The Minister of Defence retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi has urged the 17 graduating participants of the Air Force War College…
What Defence Minister Magashi told troops in Maiduguri
The Minister of Defence, Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi (Rtd), has promised that the Federal Government would improve on the welfare of…