Nigeria’s defence minister resigns, citing health issues; Gen. Christopher Musa to replace him. El ministro de defensa de Nigeria dimite, citando problemas de salud; El general Christopher Musa lo reemplazará.

Nigeria’s Defence Minister Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has resigned effective December 1, 2025, citing health reasons. El ministro de Defensa de Nigeria, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, ha renunciado a partir del 1 de diciembre de 2025, citando motivos de salud. President Bola Tinubu accepted the resignation and thanked him for his service, particularly during a national security emergency. El presidente Bola Tinubu aceptó la renuncia y le agradeció por su servicio, especialmente durante una emergencia de seguridad nacional. Abubakar, a former two-term governor of Jigawa State, had served as defence minister since August 21, 2023. Abubakar, ex gobernador de dos períodos del estado de Jigawa, había servido como ministro de Defensa desde el 21 de agosto de 2023. Former Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa is set to replace him, with the president expected to nominate him to the Senate later in the week. El ex Jefe de Estado Mayor de la Defensa, el general Christopher Musa, lo reemplazará, y se espera que el presidente lo nombre al Senado a finales de la semana.