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
FG Unveils Program for 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, Launches Portal to Appreciate Veterans
By Ada Nkong Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru has unveiled activities for the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day with the theme “VALOUR, SACRIFICE AND UNITY: HONOURING OUR HEROES.” The event, held at the National Defence College was attended by all the Chiefs of Staff and aims to pay tribute to the courage and sacrifices… Continue reading FG Unveils Program for 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, Launches Portal to Appreciate Veterans
Badaru Charges Army War College Graduands to Lead With Courage, Integrity
By Ada Nkong ........Commends President Tinubu’s support for strengthening national security The Minister of Defence Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has charged the Army War College Graduands to lead with courage and integrity. The Minister and Special Guest of Honour gave the charge at the graduation ceremony of Army War College Nigeria (AWCN), Course 9/2025, held on… Continue reading Badaru Charges Army War College Graduands to Lead With Courage, Integrity
Nigeria Calls for Urgent Global Action to Halt Production of Fissile Material
By Ada Nkong The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru has reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to global nuclear disarmament and called for immediate action to commence negotiations on a Fissile Material Cut-off Treaty (FMCT). A statement by Mati Ali, Personal Assistant Media to the Minister says the Minister made the call , at the first Ministerial Meeting… Continue reading Nigeria Calls for Urgent Global Action to Halt Production of Fissile Material
Badaru Advocates Dialogue and Consultation as Pillars of Regional Peace
By Ada Nkong The Minister of Defence Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has called for dialogue and consultation as pillars of regional peace while delivering the keynote lecture at the Fourth Plenary Session of the 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum and A statement signed by Mati Ali Personal Assistant on media and publicity to the Minister said speaking under… Continue reading Badaru Advocates Dialogue and Consultation as Pillars of Regional Peace
XIANGSHAN FORUM; Badaru Holds Bilateral Meeting With China om Defence Technology Cooperation
By Ada Nkong The Minister of Defence Mohammed Badaru Abubakar , held a high‑level bilateral meeting with Air Chief Marshal Xu Xueqiang, Minister, Department of Equipment and Development, People’s Republic of China, on the sideline of the 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum. A statement signed by the Personal Assistant to the Minister on Media and Publicity,… Continue reading XIANGSHAN FORUM; Badaru Holds Bilateral Meeting With China om Defence Technology Cooperation
Badaru in China For 12TH Beijing Xiangshan Forum
By Ada Nkong The Minister of Defence , Mohammed Badaru Abubakar is in Beijing to represent Nigeria at the 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, opening, Wednesday 17th September 2025. A statement by Mati Ali, Personal Assistant Media and Publicity to the Minister says the Forum has brought together defence and military leaders from over 100 countries;… Continue reading Badaru in China For 12TH Beijing Xiangshan Forum
Badaru Advocates Stronger Regional Action Against Terrorism in ECOWAS/SAHEL
By Ada Nkong Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru has emphasized the threat posed by terrorism even as Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to the fight against terrorism in West Africa and the Sahel. The Minister of Defence, made this known while addressing the opening of the Regional Conference on Combating Emerging Terrorist Groups and Strengthening… Continue reading Badaru Advocates Stronger Regional Action Against Terrorism in ECOWAS/SAHEL
