30 m. ago Things to know about nominated defence minister Christopher Musa

Learn about General Christopher Musa, Nigeria’s nominated Minister of Defence. Discover his career history from Chief of Defence Staff to key commands. Read More: https://punchng.com/things-to-know-about-nominated-defence-minister-christopher-musa/

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9 h. ago Tinubu begins hunt for new Defence Minister after Badaru’s resignation

President Bola Tinubu is expected to announce a new Minister of Defence this week following the abrupt exit of  Abubakar read more Tinubu begins hunt for new Defence Minister after Badaru’s resignation

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17 h. ago Defence Minister, Badaru Resigns On Health Grounds Amid Tinubu’s Declaration Of National Security Emergency

STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE Nigeria’s defence minister, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned his appointment, with immediate effect. In a letter dated December 1, sent to President Bola Tinubu, Abubakar said he was quitting on health grounds. President Tinubu has accepted the resignation and thanked Abubakar for his services to the nation. President Tinubu will likely […] The post Defence Minister, Badaru Resigns On Health Grounds Amid Tinubu’s Declaration Of National Security Emergency appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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50 h. ago Uba Sani, Badaru push coordinated regional strategy to tackle Northwest insecurity

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State and Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, Minister of Defence have jointly advocated a coordinated regional security read more Uba Sani, Badaru push coordinated regional strategy to tackle Northwest insecurity

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4 d. ago Romanian defence minister quits after admitting error in academic record

Romania’s defence minister has resigned after admitting to a mistake on his CV regarding his university education, citing national security concerns. Read More: https://punchng.com/romanian-defence-minister-quits-after-admitting-error-in-academic-record/

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5 d. ago Defence Minister Matawalle Denies Saying Zamfara Security Won’t Work Without Him

The Minister of State for Defence, Alhaji Bello Matawalle, has denied media reports claiming he said that the Zamfara State security initiative would not succeed without him. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his media aide, Ahmed Dan-Wudil, the minister described the report as “malicious and mischievous,” saying it was fabricated to tarnish his […]

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5 d. ago We’re Inches Away From Crushing Banditry — Defence Minister Badaru Claims

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, says the Armed Forces are closing in on overcoming banditry across the country, despite the recent resurgence of school abductions. Speaking in an interview with the BBC Hausa Service monitored in Kaduna, the minister acknowledged the persistence of security challenges but described the current pattern of attacks as […] The post We’re Inches Away From Crushing Banditry — Defence Minister Badaru Claims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Insecurity: Zamfara Governor’s Visit To Badaru Without Me Will Amount To Nothing — Matawalle

Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has accused Zamfara State governor, Dauda Lawal, of politicising insecurity in the State by refusing to collaborate with him despite his position in the federal cabinet. He, therefore, said that Governor Lawal’s approach to insecurity without his (Matawalle’s) input will amount to nothing. Matawalle, a former governor of […]

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8 d. ago Nigeria’s Defence Ministers since 1999 — and the conflicts that defined their time in office

Since the return to democracy in 1999, every Nigerian Defence Minister has inherited a country at war with itself in read more Nigeria’s Defence Ministers since 1999 — and the conflicts that defined their time in office

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1 week ago Abduction: Defence minister arrives Kebbi, meets security chief

Defence Minister Bello Matawalle arrives in Kebbi to coordinate rescue efforts for the Kebbi school abduction, meeting security chiefs to intensify operati Read More: https://punchng.com/abduction-defence-minister-arrives-kebbi-meets-security-chief/

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1 week ago Schoolgirls’ abduction: Tinubu orders defence minister’s relocation to Kebbi

President Bola Tinubu has directed the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, to relocate to Kebbi State over the read more Schoolgirls’ abduction: Tinubu orders defence minister’s relocation to Kebbi

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1 week ago Tinubu orders Matawalle to relocate to Kebbi after schoolgirl abductions

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday directed Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle to relocate to Kebbi state following the read more Tinubu orders Matawalle to relocate to Kebbi after schoolgirl abductions

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1 week ago Schoolgirls’ kidnap: Tinubu orders defence minister’s relocation to Kebbi

President Tinubu directs Defence Minister Matawalle to relocate to Kebbi to coordinate the rescue of schoolgirls abducted from a secondary school in Maga. Read More: https://punchng.com/schoolgirls-kidnap-tinubu-orders-defence-ministers-relocation-to-kebbi/

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1 week ago Schoolgirls’ abduction: Tinubu orders Matawalle to relocate to Kebbi

President Bola Tinubu has directed Bello Matawalle, Minister of State for Defence, to relocate to Kebbi State following the abduction read more Schoolgirls’ abduction: Tinubu orders Matawalle to relocate to Kebbi

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1 week ago Abducted Schoolgirls: Tinubu Orders Relocation Of Matawalle To Kebbi

President Bola Tinubu has directed relocation of the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, to Kebbi State over the abduction of 25 schoolgirls in the state. According to a statement by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, Matawalle, who was a former Zamfara State governor was asked to remain in the state to monitor security efforts […]

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1 week ago JUST IN: Tinubu directs Defence Minister to move to Kebbi over schoolgirls’ abduction

This was disclosed in a statement on Thursday by Bayo Onanuga,  Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy.

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1 week ago Insecurity: Kwankwaso urges FG to reinforce military, Police

Leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and former Minister of Defence, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has called on the Federal Government to urgently strengthen the capacity of the

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2 w. ago “Most Bandit Leaders Have Been Killed, Only Few Scattered Elements Remain” – Defence State Minister Matawalle

Minister of State for defence, Bello Matawalle, has claimed that most bandit leaders and their foot soldiers have been neutralised, adding that “what remains now are a few scattered elements.” He added that President Bola Tinubu has directed troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA to eliminate the remaining bandit elements in the North-West. SaharaReporters earlier reported […] The post “Most Bandit Leaders Have Been Killed, Only Few Scattered Elements Remain” – Defence State Minister Matawalle appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Matawalle Charges Troops ON Resilience In Fight Against Insecurity

The minister of state for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, has urged troops of the Theatre Command Operation FANSAN YAMMA to remain resilient in their fight against insecurity in the North West region. Matawalle made the call during a courtesy visit to the Theatre Command Headquarters Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA over […]

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2 w. ago NGO Sues OSGF Over Alleged Refusal To Release Matawalle’s Academic Records

The Office of Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) has been dragged before a Federal High Court, Abuja, over alleged failure to release the academic records of the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle. The Registered Trustees of Patriots for the Advancement of Peace and Social Development, in a suit marked FHC/ABM/C’S/ […]

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