{
  "id": 9359611,
  "title": "Every Nigerian should be able to undergo military training – Defence minister",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/every-nigerian-should-be-able-to-undergo-military-training-defence-9359611",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T15:36:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/every-nigerian-should-be-able-to-undergo-military-training-defence-minister/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigerian Defence Minister, Gen. Christopher Musa, has advocated for mandatory military training for all Nigerians, emphasizing that such training would instill discipline, resilience and a unique outlook on life. In an interview with Ken Giami on the African Leadership Podcast, Musa proposed that military training would enable people to comprehend the sacrifices made by the armed forces to safeguard the nation and appreciate the significance of teamwork. He argued that military training would help Nigerians grasp the meaning of perseverance, enduring harsh conditions, and even foregoing basic necessities while protecting their country and fellow citizens.",
  "summary": "The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa, has said every Nigerian should undergo military training to build discipline, endurance and patriotism. Read More: https://punchng.com/every-nigerian-should-be-able-to-undergo-military-training-defence-minister/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Defence Minister proposes compulsory military training for Nigerians",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/defence-minister-proposes-compulsory-military-training-for-nigerians",
        "published": "2026-09-23T12:22:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Every Nigerian should be able to undergo military training – Defence minister",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/every-nigerian-should-be-able-to-undergo-military-training-defence",
        "published": "2026-09-23T15:14:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "Defence Minister: Every Nigerian should undergo Military Training",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/defence-minister-every-nigerian-should-undergo-military-training",
        "published": "2026-09-23T15:55:35.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}