Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Henshaw Ogubike

January 3, 2025

Aduda takes over as defence ministry’s permanent secretary  

Mr Aduda said the defence ministry was like a homecoming because he was a product of a military family with a good knowledge of military veterans.

Gabriel Aduda
December 20, 2024

Budget: Matawalle seeks more funds for military’s healthcare

The minister noted that a healthy military “is the backbone of a strong nation.”

Wounded soldiers in hospital
October 29, 2024

Defence minister directs military to provide security for repairs of power infrastructure

He urged all Nigerians, particularly those in affected states, to remain patient.

Electricity-Distribution
October 12, 2024

Hardship: Amaechi’s call for protest against Tinubu’s govt ‘shameful, reckless’, says Matawalle

Mr Matawalle cautioned Mr Amaechi against inflammatory remarks that threaten the peace and stability of the nation.

Rotimi Amaechi and Bello Matawalle
September 1, 2024

FG orders relocation of defence chiefs to Sokoto as insecurity grips North-West

The federal government expressed sadness over the activities of terrorists and bandits in the states and its environs.

Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle
August 20, 2024

Defence ministry promises reassessment of 177 unsettled guards’ compensation

Mr Shehu earlier congratulated Mr Kana on his appointment as permanent secretary in 2021.

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 9, 2024

Nigeria, India share intelligence, joint training to tackle insecurity: Matawalle

Mr Matawalle said that the Federal Government would strengthen its bilateral ties with the government of India.

Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, India, Anurag Bajpai
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
February 27, 2024

Nigeria’s foreign policy focuses on Africa, says defence ministry

The permanent secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Ibrahim Kana, has described Nigeria’s foreign policy as Afrocentric.

Nigerian Ministry of Defence