Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has nominated the former military chief as defense minister just weeks after he was made to step down.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has declared a nationwide emergency following two mass abductions of schoolchildren and recent attacks on civilians.

By Ahmed Kingimi ABUJA, Dec 2 (Reuters) - President Bola Tinubu nominated Nigeria's former top general to replace the defence minister, who resigned amid a surge in mass kidnappings and Islamist attacks in the north that has led the president to declare a security emergency.

The nomination of former top general Christopher Musa marks a shakeup of Nigeria's Defense Ministry amid a security emergency.Key points. President Tinubu has nominated former military chief Christopher Musa as the new defense minister Musa was sacked as chief of defense staff in October He will replace Mohammed Badaru Abubakar,

Good morning, Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Saturday, 6th December 2025. 1. ‘Those Calling Jonathan To Contest In 2027 Want To Clean Their Mess’ – Former Presidential Candidate,

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated General Christopher Gwabin Musa as the new Minister of Defence.In a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, President Tinubu conveyed General Musa’s nomination as the successor to Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar,

All 24 schoolgirls kidnapped from Nigeria's Kebbi state have been rescued, President Tinubu announced, calling for increased security in vulnerable areas.

Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Monday, 8th December, 2025 1. FG Secures Release Of 100 Abducted Niger Schoolchildren The Federal Government has reportedly secured the release of 100 schoolchildren abducted from St.