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'A Fit Choice': The Case for Gen. Musa as Nigeria's Next Defense Minister By Tom Garba As the echoes of Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru Abubakar's resignation still reverberate through the corridors of power in Aso Rock, one name towers above the speculation swirling in Nigeria's security circles: General Christopher Gwabin Musa (retd.), the recently retired 18th Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).  With President Bola Ahmed Tinubu facing mounting pressure to fill the vacancy amid a relentless wave of banditry, insurgency, and cross-border threats, the appointment of Gen. Musa as the next Minister of Defence isn't just a logical step, it's an imperative, a masterstroke that could redefine Nigeria's fight for peace. Badaru's abrupt exit on December 1, citing health concerns in a terse letter to the President, comes at a precarious juncture.  Tinubu's administration, already lauded for bold reforms, cannot afford a misstep here. Enter Gen. M...

Christian, Muslim Leaders Hail Yari’s Peace Efforts, Urge Politicians to Emulate Him Christian and Muslim leaders in the North, under the umbrella of the Interfaith Unity Forum, have commended Senator Abdul’Aziz Yari for his sustained efforts toward promoting peace, unity and sustainable development across the region. The leaders praised the former Zamfara State Governor for convening the recently well-attended Yari Roundtable for Interreligious Harmony held in Abuja and Kaduna, which brought together prominent clerics from both faiths to chart a new course for peaceful coexistence. In a joint message signed by the co-chairs and secretaries — Pastor Eziekel Jeremiah Garba, Sheikh Muhammad Sabiu, Sheikh Nafiu Salman and Evangelist Musa Simon — the forum said Senator Yari deserved recognition for “restoring interreligious harmony among Christians and Muslims in the North.” They noted that the platform he created was helping to rebuild trust and strengthen communal bonds. “We ...

Northern Forum Urges Northern Senators to Confirm Reno Omokri as Ambassador The Northern Forum for Good Governance has appealed to Northern Senators to support and ratify the nomination of Mr. Reno Omokri as one of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ambassadorial nominees. In a statement signed by its Coordinator, Dr. Musa Mohammed  ,the group said Omokri has demonstrated “the capacity to lead and represent Nigeria effectively at any level,” adding that his nomination is a welcome development deserving of national support. President Tinubu recently forwarded 32 ambassadorial nominees— including Omokri — to the Senate for confirmation, just days after sending an initial list of three names. However, sources within the National Assembly revealed that the Senate is currently grappling with internal disagreements, largely triggered by Omokri’s inclusion on the list. Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan and a prominent social media commentator, had in the ...