Replace Badaru Abubakar As Nigeria’s Defence Minister Former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, is poised to take over as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence following the resignation of Mohammed Badaru Abubakar on Monday night, according to top government sources. Musa held a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa on Monday evening — his first public engagement with the President since his retirement on October 24, 2025. His visit has intensified speculation that he is Tinubu’s preferred choice to immediately step into the role as defence reforms accelerate. #NigeriaPolitics #DefenceMinistry #TinubuAdministration

Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru Resigns Mohammed Badaru has tendered his resignation as Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, citing health-related reasons. He reportedly informed President Bola Tinubu that he could no longer continue in office due to medical concerns. His departure is expected to prompt a quick replacement as security remains a top national priority. #NigeriaPolitics #TinubuAdministration #DefenceMinistry #BreakingNews