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Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru

September 3, 2025

Success against bandits, Boko Haram requires more than military force: Defence Minister

“Military force is necessary but not sufficient,” the defence minister said.

ARMED SOLDIERS (Credit: Premium times)
August 18, 2025

Defence minister tasks NDC graduates on strengthening institutions for good governance

Mr Badaru gave the charge at the college’s graduation lecture in Abuja, which featured the former Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo as the guest lecturer.

Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru
July 14, 2025

Goodluck Jonathan praises Buhari in death, calls him ‘foremost’ Nigerian leader

“The late president was deeply admired across all strata of society for his decency, integrity, and exemplary life of service,” said Mr Jonathan.

President Buhari and former President Jonathan
May 9, 2025

Tinubu hails troops for securing superhighway project

In October 2024, the federal government unveiled the dualisation of the 1,068km road in the Illela local government of Sokoto.

troops
April 9, 2025

Nigerians paying ransom to bandits are encouraging kidnapping; they should stop: Ribadu

The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has warned families of abducted victims to stop paying ransom to bandits because it encourages kidnapping.

Bandits and Ribadu
October 10, 2024

Operation ‘Delta Safe’ yielding results, Nigeria’s oil production increasing: Minister

According to him, the increase in oil production is a testament to the sustained fight by the special task force.

Nigerian Soldiers
June 22, 2024

We’ll harness full potential of maritime resources to solve Nigeria’s economic problems: FG

Mr Badaru reiterated the federal government’s commitment to harnessing the full potential of the nation’s maritime resources for economic prosperity.

Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru
April 10, 2024

Defence minister asks Nigerians to strive for peaceful, prosperous nation

Defence minister Mohammed Badaru has called for peaceful coexistence among Nigerians, as Muslim faithful celebrate the Eid-El-Fitr.

HAUSA, IGBO, YORUBA
March 8, 2024

Defence minister pledges enhanced welfare for armed forces personnel

The minister reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s determination to eliminate terrorism and banditry and solicited more support from the National Assembly.

Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru
January 31, 2024

FG will use NIPSS research to enhance national security: Defence Minister

The defence minister assured Nigerians that the government and security forces are taking measures to address the security situation.

Muhammed Badaru