By Ada Nkong Minister of Defence, Muhammed Badaru Abubabar, has opined that activities of oil theft, illegal crude oil refining and kidnapping are aided by proliferation of small arms and light weapons in the Niger Delta. A statement by Mr Henshaw Ogubike director information and public relations says the Minister made the observation while delivering… Continue reading PROLIFERATION OF SMALL AND LIGHT WEAPONS MAJOR CAUSE OF CRUDE OIL THEFT AND OTHER CRIMES IN NIGER DELTA- BADARU

Minister of Defence,  Mohammad Badaru Abubakar  has reassured the National Association of Women Journalist (NAWOJ) of continuous efforts of Government to ensure that Nigeria remain a peaceful sovereign state where business and daily life can strive without fear. A statement by Mr Henshaw Ogubike director information and public relations says the Minister made this statement… Continue reading BADARU VISIT:  NAWOJ OFFICIALS COMMEND GOVERNMENT EFFORTS ON SECURITY

The  Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has harped on more intelligence sharing between Nigeria and the United States of America in order to fight banditry and terrorism in Nigeria. A statement by Mr Henshaw Ogubike says the Minister opined this when he hosted the Assistant Secretary for Defence for African Affairs… Continue reading Insecurity: Matawalle Harps on  Intelligence Sharing With USA

By Francisca Ogar Minister of Defence,  Mohammed Badaru Abubakar , has called for concerted efforts by all stakeholders in addressing the challenges faced by the border communities dwellers. A statement by Mr Henshaw Ogubike director information and public relations says the Minister made the call when the Executive Secretary of Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA),… Continue reading Badaru Calls For Concerted Efforts to Address Border Communities Needs

By Ada Nkong … Discuss Cooperation on Counter-terrorism The  Ministers of Defence,  Mohammed Badaru Abubakar and Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle  had audience with Ambassadors from the African Union Peace and Security Council led by the Ambassador of Gambia to the African Union and  Jainaba Jagne ,the Chairperson of AU Peace and Security Council for the… Continue reading Defence Ministers Meet With African Union Peace and  Security Council

By Ada Nkong Minister of Defence,  Muhammed Badaru Abubakar,  has called on all African member states to come together and fight terrorism by preventing cross border influx of illegal arms in the continent. A statement by Mr Henshaw Ogubike director information and public relations says the Minister made the call while speaking to Newsmen shortly… Continue reading BADARU Calls for Unity to Combat Terrorism,Other Crimes

By Comfort Nkong The need to present a common front in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism has been emphasized.National security adviser Nuhu Ribadu made the call in his forward to the new brochure released by. The UNODC titled, “Supporting Nigeria in Its Struggle Against Terrorism”. In a release made available to our correspondent,… Continue reading UNODC Publishes Brochure on Terrorism Support

By Ada Nkong The  Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has called for deeper Military cooperation with Mauritania in order to address the security challenges bedeviling the country.A statement by Mr Henshaw Ogubike director information and public relations says the Minister reiterated Federal Government's commitment to advancing bilateral tiers on defence with… Continue reading Nigeria to Foster Close Military and Security Cooperation With Mauritania- Matawalle

By Ada Nkong The Minister of Defence,  Muhammed Badaru Abubakar , has called on Libyan Government to join hands with the Nigerian Government to tackle the proliferation of small arms and light weapons as well as the trafficking of illicit drugs from Libya to Nigeria. A statement by Mr Henshaw Ogubike director information and public… Continue reading Insec: BADARU CALLS FOR SYNERGY WITH LIBYA TO STOP PROLIFERATION OF SMALL ARMS AND LIGHT WEAPONS