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Minister of Defence

January 25, 2026

Tinubu hails Guards Brigade for improved security in FCT

The president described WASA as more than a cultural showcase.

President Bola Tinubu
January 4, 2026

Tinubu orders security agents to hunt terrorists behind Niger attack

The president urged Nigerians to remain united and resolute amid the tragedy.

Gunmen
January 4, 2026

Niger Attack: Tinubu orders manhunt for terrorists, vows to prosecute their enablers

Mr Tinubu strongly condemned the attack on the Kasuwan Daji community and the abduction of women and children.

Bola Tinubu
December 5, 2025

Armed forces’ goal is to overwhelm enemies through joint, seamless coordination: Defence Minister 

Mr Musa urged stakeholders to work together to address both kinetic and non-kinetic challenges, including governance, justice, equity, and fairness.

Troops
December 4, 2025

Tinubu swears in Gen. Musa as defence minister

Mr Musa said, “My immediate priority is to make sure that defence takes its place fully in the country.”

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa
December 3, 2025

Senate summons finance, education ministers over collapse of $30 million safe school initiative

Mr Kalu stressed that the probe was not targeted at any individual or institution.

Nigerian Senate floor
November 27, 2025

Insecurity: Tinubu sets up ten-man committee to negotiate with U.S. government 

Ribadu is to lead the Nigerian side of the Joint Working Group, supported by a multi-stakeholder team comprising senior officials from relevant government establishments.

November 23, 2024

Defence minister restates FG’s commitment to ending insecurity in South-East

The defence minister said that the military was determined to end insecurity in Nigeria.

Nigerian Troops
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 11, 2024

Defence minister commends troops for protection of oil facilities

The minister of defence, Mohammed Badaru, has commended the Joint Task Force South-South, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS) for the protection of oil facilities in the Niger Delta

Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru