President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday, swore in General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd) as Minister of Defence at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. General Musa’s appointment follows the resignation of Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar on Monday, December 1, 2025. His nomination was announced the following day and transmitted to the...
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The Senate has confirmed the former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, as the Minister of Defence. The Senate confirmed Musa on Wednesday via a voice vote after a rigorous screening session in which lawmakers asked him many questions. Musa, who retired barely 40 days ago, was nominated...
Fresh moves are underway in Nigeria’s security leadership as former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, is tipped to step in as the new Minister of Defence following the abrupt resignation of Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar on Monday night. Musa, who bowed out of service on October 24,...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – The Presidency announced on Monday the resignation of Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, from office. A statement issued in Abuja by the Special Adviser to the President (Information and Strategy), Bayo Onanuga, said Badaru resigned his appointment, with immediate effect. According to...
Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has said security forces are closing in on the bandits who kidnapped students of Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State. Twenty-five students were taken during the attack on the school in Danko Wasagu Local Government Area on Monday, though...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna– The Minster of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar Badaru, has described the resurgence of Boko Haram in the North-East, particularly in Borno State, as part of the insurgents’ renewed vigour to destabilize the Sahel states of Nigeria, Mali, Burkina-Faso and Niger Republic. He however assured that,...
The Minister of Defence, Mr Mohammed Abubakar Badaru, says recent military gains signal Nigeria is turning the tide against insecurity. “For the first time in years, Nigerians can travel the Birnin Gwari to Kaduna road even at midnight. That’s progress. Zaria to Funtua to Gusau is now peaceful, and...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Defence Minister, Mohammed Badaru, has charged Nigerian Army troops to maintain aggressive operations against bandits and terrorists in the Northwest, aiming to restore security and stability in the region. Badaru gave the charge while addressing troops at Dukku Barracks in Birnin Kebbi, during his ongoing...
Defence Minister, Alhaji Muhammad Badaru-Abubakar, on Thursday, has said President Bola Tinubu appreciates the improved security situation in the country, particularly in Kebbi. He made the disclosure in an interview with Journalists shortly after a courtesy visit on Gov. Nasir Idris at Government House, Birnin Kebbi. The News Agency...
Minister of Defence, Muhammad Badaru, has said the Nigerian troops have eliminated a total of 13,541 terrorists and apprehend 17,469 criminals across the country between May 2023 and February 2025. Badaru disclosed this during a ministerial briefing on the activities of the ministry on Wednesday in Abuja. He said...
Minister of Defence, Alhaji Muhammad Badaru on Monday inaugurated the first phase training for 800 special forces personnel tasked with conducting high-impact operations with precision, speed, and efficiency. Badaru while inaugurating the Special Operations Forces for the Armed Forces of Nigeria at camp Kabala in Jaji military cantonment, Kaduna...
The Minister of Defence, Mr Mohammed Abubakar has requested the House of Representatives to provide additional 50 Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs) in the 2025 budget to flush out bandits in the country. Abubakar made the request on Tuesday at the 2025 budget defence session organised by the House Committee...
The Federal Government of Nigeria has assured the people of the South East of enhanced security in the region. The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru gave the assurance while addressing officers/personnel of 82 Division/Joint task force south East Operation Udoka during his operational visit to Enugu State. This...
The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Badaru Abubakar, has reiterated Federal Government commitment to flush out Lakurawa and other terrorists groups in the country. Abubakar gave the assurance when he inspected newly established Airforce component of military operation against banditry, terrorism and kidnappings ‘Operation Fansan Yamma” on Monday in Sokoto....
The Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar, has expressed confidence that the end of Banditry is near, urging the troops to synergize with ground forces and other stakeholders to defeat the enemies of the country. His confidence follows tremendous successes recorded in the last one week by the troops of...
The Minister of Defence, Muhammed Badaru, and his State counterpart, Bello Matawalle, on Thursday, led service chiefs to pay a condolence visit to the family of the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the death of Lagbaja was...
The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru, has directed the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, to ensure adequate security for the repairs of affected electricity towers in the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalled that the grid collapse had resulted in widespread power outages...
By CHRISTIANA LOT,Jos – The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Abubakar, has called for prompt and collaborative efforts to address the escalating security challenges in Plateau State. Addressing key leaders from Barkin-Ladi, Bokkos, Mangu, Riyom, and Wase local government areas during a stakeholders’ engagement at the 3 Division Auditorium in...
The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar, has said the Nigerian Armed Forces led by the Chief of Defence Staff has succeeded in getting the Republic of Niger back into the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) in consolidating efforts to end insurgency. Ababakar, represented by the the Permanent Secretary,...
The escalating level of insecurity in the nation is forcing many citizens to wonder if the government can still save Nigeria. The minister of state for defence just ordered the service chiefs to relocate to the North West after militants seized two Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) armoured vehicles from...