MATAWALLE VISITS DICON FOLLOWING ORDANCE EXPLOSION
The Honourable Minister of State for Defence H.E. Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle CON, conducted a visit to the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) Kaduna facility following an ordnance explosion on the morning of 20 September 2025. Accordingly, the Minister has offered concerns and assured that the situation is under control as the act is […]
BADARU ADVOCATES DIALOGUE AND CONSULTATION AS PILLARS OF REGIONAL PEACE AT 12TH BEIJING XIANGSHAN FORUM
The Honourable Minister of Defence H. E. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON, mni, has delivered the keynote lecture at the Fourth Plenary Session of the 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum and called for dialogue and consultation as pillars of regional peace. Speaking under the session theme: “Upholding International Order and Promoting Peaceful Development,” the Minister said that […]
BADARU ATTENDS THE 12TH BEIJING XIANGSHAN FORUM IN CHINA
The Honourable Minister of Defence H.E. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON, mni, is in Beijing representing Nigeria at the 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, which opens today, Wednesday 17th September 2025. The Forum has brought together defence and military leaders from over 100 countries; including Singapore, Russia, France, Vietnam, Brazil and Nigeria, as well as representatives of […]
DEFENCE MINISTER COMMENDS NAMIBIAN COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE, REAFFIRMS NIGERIA’S SUPPORT FOR AFRICAN DEFENCE COOPERATION
The Honourable Minister of Defence H.E. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON, mni, has commended the Namibian Command and Staff College for its commitment to strengthening defence and education cooperation across Africa. Minister Badaru made the remark when he received a 26‑member delegation from the Namibian Command and Staff College (Course 05/2025) led by Brigadier Benhard Erastus, […]
DEFENCE MINISTER COMMENDS NAMIBIAN COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE, REAFFIRMS NIGERIA’S SUPPORT FOR AFRICAN DEFENCE COOPERATION
The Honourable Minister of Defence H.E. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON, mni, has commended the Namibian Command and Staff College for its commitment to strengthening defence and education cooperation across Africa. Minister Badaru made the remark when he received a 26‑member delegation from the Namibian Command and Staff College (Course 05/2025) led by Brigadier Benhard Erastus, […]
DEFENCE MINISTER BADARU CALLS FOR STRONGER REGIONAL ACTION AGAINST TERRORISM IN ECOWAS/SAHEL
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to the fight against terrorism in West Africa and the Sahel, as the Honourable Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, CON, mni, addressed the opening of the Regional Conference on Combating Emerging Terrorist Groups and Strengthening Sustainable Security at the National Counterterrorism Centre today, Wednesday, 03 September 2025. Speaking as […]
