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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 […]
The Federal Government has established a committee to implement the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) in Northeast Nigeria, requiring an estimated $104 billion to meet its net-zero commitment by 2050, according to the Director-General. Chaired by the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, the committee comprises representatives from various government agencies including […]
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has called on the military to intensify operations against terrorists and bandits in the northwest. He expressed concern over the persistent insecurity caused by the activities of terrorists and bandits, particularly in Kaduna, Katsina, and Zamfara states. These attacks have resulted in casualties among personnel, loss of […]
Bello Muhammad Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defence, has elucidated on Nigeria’s participation in the ongoing World Defence Exhibition in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He emphasized that Nigeria’s involvement aims to harness the latest advancements in military technology to effectively address the prevailing security challenges within the country. Matawalle highlighted that the forum serves as […]
The Middle-Belt Pan Nigerian Forum expresses its commendation for Dr. Bello Matawalle, the Honorable Minister of State, Defence, acknowledging his exceptional dedication to combating insecurity and oil theft in Nigeria. In a press statement released today by its spokesperson, Dr. Danladi Ceceko Dangana, the forum underscores the significance of Matawalle’s efforts in addressing the pervasive […]
13th November, 2023. The Honourable Minister of state for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle MON, today, graced the Opening ceremony of the CDI Annual Conference 2023 with the theme “Leveraging Defence Diplomacy and Effective Regional Collaboration for Enhanced National Security” organized by the Defence Intelligence Agency hosted by the Chief of Defence Intelligence, Major General […]
Dr Bello Matawalle, Minister of State for Defence, has said conflict entrepreneurs were responsible for unending banditry in the North-West. Matawalle said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday. “Banditry has its economy, which is fuelling the crime in the country. “Conflict entrepreneurs don’t want insecurity to finish in […]