Nigeria, Others Not Safe If Chad Insecurity Escalates – Magashi

Nigerians Should Not Be ‘Cowards’ When Attacked By Bandits – Magashi

The minister admitted that the absence of Chad’s influence on the borders would likely worsen the security situation for neighbouring countries Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Magashi (rtd) has warned that there will be a lot of trouble for Nigeria and all other countries sharing borders with Chad if the security in the West … Read more

Nigerians Should Not Be ‘Cowards’ When Attacked By Bandits – Magashi

Nigerians Should Not Be ‘Cowards’ When Attacked By Bandits – Magashi

The Minister of Defence, Bashir Magashi, says Nigerians should not show cowardice in the face of attacks from bandits. Major General Magashi’s comment comes a few hours after armed men attacked Government Science College Kagara in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State, killing a student and abducting many others. Speaking with newsmen after the … Read more

FG Committed To Supporting Nigerian Military – Minister

FG Committed To Supporting Nigerian Military – Minister

Minister of Defence, Major-General Bashir Magashi (rtd.), on Friday, said President Muhammadu Buhari is committed to supporting the Nigerian military in tackling the several security challenges facing the country. Eko Hot Blog gathers that the Minister stated this at the decoration ceremony of newly promoted officers of the Nigerian Air Force. Major-General Magashi urged them … Read more

Why Delay In Defeat Of Boko Haram, By Minister

Minister Maj. Gen. Bashir-Magashi Rtd

Major General Bashir Magashi, Says COVID-19 pandemic worsens insecurity Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Magashi (rtd), has said lack of sophisticated modern weapons was impeding Nigeria’s successful fight against terrorism and conduct of other military operations nationwide. He claimed that some world powers were refusing to sell arms to the most populous black nation. … Read more