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President Tinubu Nominates Gen. Christopher Musa As Defense Minister by ShuaibuOnakpa(op): 3:07pm On Dec 02, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence.

The nomination, disclosed in a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, follows the resignation of former Defence Minister Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar on Monday.

General Musa, 58, is a highly decorated military officer who served as Chief of Defence Staff from 2023 to October 2025. He is a recipient of the prestigious Colin Powell Award for Soldiering (2012).

Born in Sokoto in 1967, Musa’s military career spans over three decades, from his commissioning as Second Lieutenant in 1991 to commanding major operations including Operation Lafiya Dole, Operation Hadin Kai, and the Multinational Joint Task Force in the Lake Chad Basin.

President Tinubu expressed strong confidence in General Musa’s capacity to strengthen Nigeria’s defence apparatus and lead critical reforms in the security sector.

https://cnn.com.ng/breaking-president-tinubu-nominates-gen-christopher-musa-as-new-minister-of-defence/

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Re: President Tinubu Nominates Gen. Christopher Musa As Defense Minister by HgAkpobomeEr: 3:08pm On Dec 02, 2025

Congratulations to General Christopher Musa.

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Re: President Tinubu Nominates Gen. Christopher Musa As Defense Minister by okomile(f): 3:11pm On Dec 02, 2025

He is welcome

Congratulations

Defend the masses oooooo

Wey popcorn

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Re: President Tinubu Nominates Gen. Christopher Musa As Defense Minister by Salewa97: 3:13pm On Dec 02, 2025

Toh

Musa, the newly appointed Minister of Defence was also the CDS during the 2023 election.

Nice one

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Re: President Tinubu Nominates Gen. Christopher Musa As Defense Minister by slivertongue: 3:15pm On Dec 02, 2025

Wishing you the best Chris. But be careful of fifth columnists

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Re: President Tinubu Nominates Gen. Christopher Musa As Defense Minister by mynd1(f): 3:16pm On Dec 02, 2025

This is a welcome idea. Hopefully things change for good.

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Re: President Tinubu Nominates Gen. Christopher Musa As Defense Minister by froxydydx: 3:20pm On Dec 02, 2025

Congratulations to the people's general. May God bless and protect you as you crush Fulani terrorists, bokoharam, bandits ISWAP, etc

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Re: President Tinubu Nominates Gen. Christopher Musa As Defense Minister by southsouthking(m): 3:21pm On Dec 02, 2025

A step in the right direction.

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Re: President Tinubu Nominates Gen. Christopher Musa As Defense Minister by Afriifa(m): 3:21pm On Dec 02, 2025*

I don't why I just like this bros sha. I just know the guy has this positive energy that demonstrate integrity, and free of scandals.

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Re: President Tinubu Nominates Gen. Christopher Musa As Defense Minister by Burob: 3:21pm On Dec 02, 2025

mynd1:
This is a welcome idea. Hopefully things change for good.

Most definitely, as the Minister, he knows what the boys in the field require.

He should reduce the bureaucracy drastically.

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Re: President Tinubu Nominates Gen. Christopher Musa As Defense Minister by WizardOfNG: 3:21pm On Dec 02, 2025

Gen.Musa is an outstanding and forthright soldier in my opinion. An example of total dedication to the Nigerian cause. Unlike Buratai etal.

Nigeria is in serious trouble related to the fight to control her soul and resources. Especially by the Jihadists across the Sahel nations that are around us and growing stronger daily.

Only those truly dedicated to Nigeria should serve her right now and President Tinubu, as I believe he is, must be mindful of this fact.

In Musa, as with Ribadu also, he made the right choice. Many Northerners are enemies within and PBAT must begin changing the narrative to make the South understand they must not continue appeasing the murderous North.

We must insist they take charge and stop the killings and insecurity they have have made a daily part of Nigerian life.

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Re: President Tinubu Nominates Gen. Christopher Musa As Defense Minister by Moblux(m): 3:22pm On Dec 02, 2025

Expectedly....his second appointment made without a gainsay

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Re: President Tinubu Nominates Gen. Christopher Musa As Defense Minister by iamrealdeji(m): 3:23pm On Dec 02, 2025

Northern Christian now made defense minister. What else would Christians say now?

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Re: President Tinubu Nominates Gen. Christopher Musa As Defense Minister by Gotocourt: 3:23pm On Dec 02, 2025

What President Donald Trump can't do doesn't exist tongue

.
Watch how Senate President Akpabio will pass him one hand cool

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Re: President Tinubu Nominates Gen. Christopher Musa As Defense Minister by Urgent1Million: 3:24pm On Dec 02, 2025*

Let's commend President Tinubu when he makes a good decision.
It's not a usual thing for him.
This is one of the best appointments this administration will make.
Congratulations to the new minister.

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Re: President Tinubu Nominates Gen. Christopher Musa As Defense Minister by WizardOfNG: 3:24pm On Dec 02, 2025

Afriifa:
I don't why I just like this bros sha.

I like the dude also. Honest and courageous in talk, as we have not seen with many in his position, because dedication to duty and delivering solutions is his greatest motivation and not a need to please politicians.

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Re: President Tinubu Nominates Gen. Christopher Musa As Defense Minister by IconicAlphamale: 3:25pm On Dec 02, 2025

Congratulations, General Christopher Gwabin Musa!
Proudly celebrating your well-deserved appointment as a minister of Defence
Nigeria and the region are stronger with your leadership.
Onward to greater victories! 🇳🇬🫡

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Re: President Tinubu Nominates Gen. Christopher Musa As Defense Minister by anonimi: 3:25pm On Dec 02, 2025

mynd1:
This is a welcome idea.

Hopefully things change for good.

Any idea why things did not change for good when he was CDS before he was sacked in October, just two months ago huh

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Re: President Tinubu Nominates Gen. Christopher Musa As Defense Minister by kerry57: 3:25pm On Dec 02, 2025

The man should learn how to talk this time. He talks anyhow that is my problem with him

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Re: President Tinubu Nominates Gen. Christopher Musa As Defense Minister by Inspirer1: 3:25pm On Dec 02, 2025

Good.

He will be whined (tested) no doubts, but he should try to stay the course

Re: President Tinubu Nominates Gen. Christopher Musa As Defense Minister by Dogalmighty17: 3:26pm On Dec 02, 2025

Yep. The US wasn't going to back down.

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Re: President Tinubu Nominates Gen. Christopher Musa As Defense Minister by Gotocourt: 3:26pm On Dec 02, 2025

iamrealdeji:
Northern Christian now made defense minister. What else would Christians say now?

.
End open grazing and Sheik Gumi should be arrested angry

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Re: President Tinubu Nominates Gen. Christopher Musa As Defense Minister by babzo(m): 3:26pm On Dec 02, 2025

Oga Musa...the ball is in your court. We wish you Godspeed!

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Re: President Tinubu Nominates Gen. Christopher Musa As Defense Minister by LORDKing001: 3:27pm On Dec 02, 2025

One man in. Hope he can clear the mess

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Re: President Tinubu Nominates Gen. Christopher Musa As Defense Minister by Nostalemate: 3:28pm On Dec 02, 2025*

What kind of name combination is Christopher Musa.

iamrealdeji:
Northern Christian now made defense minister. What else would Christians say now?

Gotocourt:
What President Donald Trump can't do doesn't exist .
Watch how Senate President Akpabio will pass him one hand .

@petomas is a new kid on this block going by the mention he posted.

Gotocourt:
Musa na Moses.

As expected.

Shout-out to Chess players on nairaland earning with the game.

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Re: President Tinubu Nominates Gen. Christopher Musa As Defense Minister by Ayodelejohn2018(m): 3:28pm On Dec 02, 2025

Lies

How can someone appointed as CDS during Tinubu regime oversee the election that brought Tinubu to power?

Salewa97:
Toh

Musa, the newly appointed Minister of Defence was also the CDS during the 2023 election.

Nice one

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Re: President Tinubu Nominates Gen. Christopher Musa As Defense Minister by Gotocourt: 3:28pm On Dec 02, 2025

Salewa97:
Toh

Musa, the newly appointed Minister of Defence was also the CDS during the 2023 election.

Nice one

Wetin this bot dey type, bot misfire angry

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Re: President Tinubu Nominates Gen. Christopher Musa As Defense Minister by ScamDemicEra: 3:29pm On Dec 02, 2025

iamrealdeji:
Northern Christian now made defense minister. What else would Christians say now?

... they'd say the truth which is: there's a systemic Christian genocide going on perpetrated by moslems, moslem victims are collateral damage/sacrifice for a greater islamic agenda.

A ministerial appointment can never erase that fact !!!!

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Re: President Tinubu Nominates Gen. Christopher Musa As Defense Minister by Jaga9ja: 3:29pm On Dec 02, 2025

Nothing to see here.

What was his achievement during his former reign as the CDS?

Re: President Tinubu Nominates Gen. Christopher Musa As Defense Minister by Odidigboigbo(m): 3:29pm On Dec 02, 2025

This is right appointment, I wonder why on earth should a bloody civilian be appointed a Defence Minister. PBAT should look into Nuhu Ribadu appointment, he needs to be replaced with a full fledge Soldier that knows his onions

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Re: President Tinubu Nominates Gen. Christopher Musa As Defense Minister by ZombieTAMER: 3:29pm On Dec 02, 2025

Tinubu is very terrible at his Job

I just hope this Gen Musa does well

so much depends on him

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