Nigerian Defence Minister Musa Denies Resignation Rumours
News outlets across Nigeria reported that defence minister General Christopher Musa remains in office under President Bola Tinubu, with official denials describing rumours of his resignation as false and malicious. The Ministry of Defence and the Minister’s Office, led by Special Assistant Leah Katung-Babatunde, stated Musa is fully committed to his constitutional duties and continues to drive Nigeria’s defence and national security agenda. These statements urged the public to ignore unverified reports circulating on social media and to rely on official sources for information. The repeated denial emphasized Musa’s ongoing collaboration with security agencies and his focus on implementing defence policies and security objectives. The consistent message across outlets is that the rumours are unfounded mischief, and there is no intention by Musa to step down. Media organizations and the public are advised to verify information with official channels before publication to avoid spreading fake news.
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