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The Minister of State for Defense, Bello Matawalle, has initiated legal action against two northern journalists, Shu’aibu Mungadi and Tijjani Ramalan, over alleged defamation. In a suit filed at the Kano State High Court, Bichi Division, Matawalle is demanding ₦10 billion in damages from each of the six defendants, totaling ₦60 billion, along with 10% […]
By Khalid Idris Doya The youths in Jigawa state, particularly those under the banner of Jigawa All Progressives Congress (APC) have been urged to exercise restraint and focus on constructive contributions to national security rather than engaging in divisive and baseless campaigns. The plea come from the Plateau Youths for Sustainable Development, during a press […]
On Tuesday, hundreds of aggrieved women and youths from Zamfara State gathered in Abuja to protest outside the headquarters of the Department of State Services (DSS), decrying the escalating insecurity in their state. The protesters attributed the worsening security situation to Bello Matawalle, the former governor of Zamfara and current Minister of State for Defence, […]
The Isa and Sabon Birni Elders Movement in Sokoto State has expressed gratitude to the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, for his efforts in reducing violence and restoring security in the region. Their commendation came after Matawalle’s recent visit to the Isa, Goronyo, and Sabon Birni Local Government Areas, where he assessed ongoing […]
The Minister of Defence, Bello Matawalle, has urged residents of Sokoto State to report any unemployed individuals living flamboyantly to security agencies. Speaking at the Sokoto State Governor’s office, Matawalle expressed concern that such persons, when investigated, could potentially be informants for bandits who are destabilizing the region. Matawalle visited Sokoto alongside the Chief of […]
In a decisive move to address the escalating insecurity in Nigeria’s North West, the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has ordered the Chief of Defence Staff and other senior military officials to relocate to Sokoto State. This directive is part of a broader strategy aimed at eradicating banditry, terrorism, and other criminal activities […]
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has condemned the brutal killing of Alhaji Isa Bawa, the Head of Gatawa District in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. He described the murder as heinous and intolerable, vowing that the perpetrators would be swiftly brought to justice. In a statement, Matawalle said, “The […]
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle has today donated ₦20 million cash to victims of last Friday’s flood disaster in Gummi town of Zamfara State. Matawalle also commiserated with victims of the disaster whose houses, animals, foodstuffs, and farmlands were destroyed due to heavy downpour being experienced in the area. In […]
Nigeria is poised to become a significant exporter of arms and ammunition through the revitalized Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON), according to recent statements by the Federal Government. On Wednesday, the nation’s defence capabilities received a substantial boost as the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) […]
Nigeria is poised to achieve self-sufficiency in the local production of military hardware, according to the Minister of Defence, Bello Matawalle. Speaking on Monday during a press briefing, the minister highlighted this milestone as part of the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria’s (DICON) 60th-anniversary celebrations. Matawalle emphasized that DICON, through collaboration and innovation, has become […]