By Ada Nkong The Ministry of Defence has announced the commencement of the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Celebration with Jum'at Prayers. A statement by Iheoma-Hart Queneeth, Chief Information Officer says the celebration kicked off Friday, 9 January 2026, with Special Juma'at prayers at the National Mosque, Abuja, Central mosques in the 36 states, and all… Continue reading 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Kicks Off With Jum’at Prayers
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Ministry of Defence Launches the Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS)
By Ada Nkong Minister of Defence Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd) has charged the management and staff of the Ministry on the use of digital systems to manage data. The minister said that the era of physical file carrying is ending and the era of digital efficiency has begun. He gave the charge during the Launching… Continue reading Ministry of Defence Launches the Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS)
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Matawalle Reaffirms Commitment to Collaborative Security Approach.
By Ada Nkong Minister of State for Defence Dr Bello Matawalle has called for citizenship involvement in securing the nation. In a statement, he said it is a collective responsibility that requires the active involvement of all citizens, communities and stakeholders. He made the statement when the National Forum of Former Legislatures paid him a… Continue reading Matawalle Reaffirms Commitment to Collaborative Security Approach.
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Nigeria, Saudi Arabia Sign MoU to Strengthen Defence, Military Ties
By Ada Nkong Nigeria and Saudi Arabia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen defence and military cooperation between the two countries. A statement signed by Anderline Chukwu Assistant Director Information and public relations says the MoU was signed by authorised representatives of both governments. The Government of Nigeria was represented by the … Continue reading Nigeria, Saudi Arabia Sign MoU to Strengthen Defence, Military Ties
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New Defence Minister, Assumes Office
By Ada Nkong ….Assures Nigerians that Defence will take its place fully in the country. Newly appointed Minister of Defence, Christopher Gwabin Musa has assumed office barely 24 hours after being sworn in by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu . A statement by Anderline Chukwu, Assistant Director Media says he assumed office,Friday, 5th December 2025 at… Continue reading New Defence Minister, Assumes Office
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Badaru Quits Ministry of Defence on Health Grounds
By Ada Nkong Nigeria’s defence minister, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned his appointment, with immediate effect. A statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, special assistant information and strategy relays he wrote to the president saying he was quitting on health grounds. Onanuga says President Tinubu has accepted the resignation and thanked Abubakar for his services… Continue reading Badaru Quits Ministry of Defence on Health Grounds
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Defence Minister Badaru Attends North-West Security Summit in Kaduna
By Ada Nkong Minister of Defence Mohammed Badaru Abubakar , participated in the North-West Zonal Security Summit held at Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Hall, Kaduna. A statement by Mati Ali , Personal Assistant Media to the minister says the event was organized by the Senate Ad-Hoc Committee on National Security to foster dialogue on security challenges… Continue reading Defence Minister Badaru Attends North-West Security Summit in Kaduna
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Richard Pheelangwa Assumes Duty as Perm. Sec.Ministry of Defence
By Ada Nkong …Describes his new assignment as an honour, a responsibility and a call to strengthen Nigeria's Defence architecture. The New Permanent Secretary Ministry of Defence,Mr Richard Pheelangwa has described his assignment in the ministry as an honour, a responsibility and a call to strengthen Nigeria's Defence architecture. The Perm. Sec. stated this when… Continue reading Richard Pheelangwa Assumes Duty as Perm. Sec.Ministry of Defence
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Matawalle Pledges Continuity in Defence Ministry as Minister Badaru Attends Dubai Airshow
…Debunks claim that Minister Badaru traveled despite emanating insecurity…. Minister of State for Defence ,Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle , has affirmed that the Minister of Defence Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, is attending the 2025 Dubai International Airshow with the full approval of President Tinubu alongside key military personnel who are representing Nigeria at this important global… Continue reading Matawalle Pledges Continuity in Defence Ministry as Minister Badaru Attends Dubai Airshow
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