Mohammed Badaru
Mohammed Badaru is the Minister of Defence of Nigeria, tasked with overseeing the country's military operations and security measures amidst rising terrorism and mass killings in various regions, particularly in the north.
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Mohammed Badaru called for stronger regional cooperation in the fight against terrorism during the event.
1,364 Child Soldiers, 14,000 Schools
Nigeria· 2025-09-04
Mohammed Badaru is the Minister of Defence who lamented the resurgence of Boko Haram.
Tinubu's London Trip: Celebration or Scandal?Nigeria· 2025-06-08
Mohammed Badaru, the Minister of Defence, revealed the resurgence of Boko Haram in the North-East and the government's efforts to combat it.
FG battles Boko Haram resurgence in N’East – MinisterNigeria· 2025-06-04
Mohammed Badaru chaired the meeting as one of the Ministers of Defence.
FG moves against airspace violations by foreign aircraftsNigeria· 2025-05-27
The Ministry of Defence, headed by Mohammed Badaru and Bello Matawalle, has failed to contain escalating security threats.
Tinubu ministers’ mid-term scorecardNigeria· 2025-05-25
Mohammed Badaru is the Minister of Defence who publicly dismissed a planned national security summit by the Senate.
Don’t pit Senate against Tinubu, Akpabio warns ministerNigeria· 2025-05-09
Mohammed Badaru, the Minister of Defence, downplayed the importance of a proposed security summit by the Senate.
Don't pitch us against Tinubu, Senate warns defence ministerNigeria· 2025-05-08Mohammed Badaru is the Minister of Defence who questioned the relevance of the Senate’s proposed national security summit.
FG orders new strategy amid fresh attacks in Borno, BenueNigeria· 2025-05-08
Mohammed Badaru has been criticised for his performance as the Minister of Defence amid rising insecurity.
Security expert slams defence minister over rising insecurityNigeria· 2025-04-22
Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, assured residents of the Federal Government’s commitment to justice and security.
Shettima visits Plateau today, Danjuma calls for self-defenceNigeria· 2025-04-21
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, was accompanied by the General Officer Commanding 3 Division of the Nigerian Army.
Shettima to visit Plateau Monday after deadly attacks leave many deadNigeria· 2025-04-20
Mohammed Badaru is the Minister of Defence criticized for the handling of security matters.
Security chiefs under fire over mass killingsNigeria· 2025-04-20
