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Minister of Defence

November 28, 2023

Boko Haram/ISWAP: Service chiefs, defence minister visit Maiduguri

Governor Babagana Zulum claimed that Boko Haram insurgents leverage sensational reporting, using such information to breathe despite their diminishing capacity.

Imaged used to illustrate the story
November 22, 2023

Insecurity: Nigeria, China to partner on military training, intelligence sharing, others

Mr Badaru said that China had shown overwhelming interest in cooperating with Nigeria in the areas of technology transfer and training.

Nigeria and Chinese flags
November 15, 2023

Defence, interior ministries partner to combat internal security

Mr Badaru said that the ministry had recorded successes in the fight against insecurity.

Minister of Defence, Muhammad Badaru and Minister of Interior, Olubumi Tunji-Ojo
November 14, 2023

Buhari regime looted Nigeria into bankruptcy; no money for Tinubu to run country: NSA Ribadu

“It is important for you to know that we inherited a difficult situation, literally a bankrupt country.’’

Nuhu Ribadu, National Security Adviser (Credit: NTA)
November 9, 2023

Remi Tinubu charges Nigerian women to join military

The First Lady said that security challenges in the nation have become increasingly complex.

Remi Tinubu
October 29, 2023

FG procures six attack helicopters from Turkey

The remaining four helicopters are expected to be delivered before the end of the second quarter of 2024.

Attack helicopters
August 28, 2023

Defence minister Badaru visits ex-head of state, others for advice on tackling insecurity

The minister’s visit to the duo was to seek professional advice on how to tackle and accomplish the task ahead of him.

Muhammed Badaru
August 27, 2023

FG discovers illegal crude oil connection costing Nigeria $7.2 million monthly

“Oil theft is one of the reasons why Nigeria cannot meet her OPEC daily production quota,’’ he said.

Illegal crude oil
August 24, 2023

Nigeria to strengthen ties with UK to tackle insecurity

The minister stressed that security was a dynamic issue which had its challenges.

Muhammed Badaru
October 5, 2022

Nigerian soldiers receive first class training: Defence minister

Mr Magashi said this on Wednesday where he inaugurated some projects at the NDA in Kaduna.

Magashi and Cadets