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BREAKING: Defence Minister Abubakar Badaru Steps Down Citing Health Reasons

Nigeria’s Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has resigned over health concerns. President Tinubu accepted his resignation and is set to announce a successor soon.

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Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned from office with immediate effect.

In a letter dated December 1 and addressed to President Bola Tinubu, Badaru explained that he was stepping aside due to health challenges.

According to the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu has accepted Badaru’s resignation and expressed appreciation for his service to the country.

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The President is expected to notify the Senate later this week regarding Badaru’s replacement.

Badaru Abubakar, 63, previously served as the governor of Jigawa State from 2015 to 2023 before being appointed Minister of Defence on August 21, 2023, by President Tinubu.

His resignation comes at a time when President Tinubu has declared a national security emergency, with further details on its scope expected to be announced soon.

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