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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 […]
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has expressed concern over the proposed protest planned for August 1-10, 2024, noting that it is being organized by anonymous individuals, unlike previous protests where the leaders were known. In his statement, Matawalle challenged the organizers to reveal their identities, describing their anonymity as unusual and ominous. […]
The Nigerian Army Day Celebration 2024 concluded yesterday (Saturday) in Plateau State. Minister of Defence (State), Dr. Bello Matawalle, celebrated the Nigerian Army’s anniversary, commending their patriotism and sacrifices, and highlighting their crucial roles in Nigeria’s security and development. Speaking on Saturday at the Maxwell Khobe Cantonment in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, […]
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, stated that Nigeria could effectively tackle its security challenges if it received just 1% of the support that the European Union provides to Ukraine. Badaru made this assertion at the “Road to Schuman Forum on Security and Defence” event, organized on Wednesday by the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) […]
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, has instructed the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) to track down those advocating for a coup in the country. In a statement released on Thursday in Abuja by the Director of Information, Press, and Public Relations of the defence ministry, Mr Henshaw Ogubike, Matawalle condemned those calling […]