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Bello Matawalle

November 12, 2023

Nigerian military well-equipped for modern warfare challenges: Defence Minister

“We have capable training institutions that can train the military, both inside and outside the country,” he said.

Armed Soldiers
November 12, 2023

Many northerners responsible for unending banditry in North-West: Matawalle

The minister, however, said that security was a collective responsibility for all Nigerians, urging all to put their differences aside and team up to fight it.

Governor Bello Matawalle 5
October 29, 2023

Nigeria needs your expertise, defence minister tells retired officers

The minister of state for defence said the retirees’ experience, garnered over the years as military officers, would remain relevant.

Governor Bello Matawalle 5
October 25, 2023

Insecurity: FG working to resettle farmers, IDPs, says Matawalle

The minister also assured that the federal government would partner with UNMAS in working out a solution to reintegrate the IDPs and farmers into society for a better life.

IDPs
October 25, 2023

Defence minister hails NAF in success recorded against bandits, Boko Haram

The minister, who hailed NAF over its achievement in its various operation theatres, reaffirmed confidence in its capability to fulfil its constitutional obligations.

Nigerian Air Force fighter jet and bandits
October 24, 2023

Insecurity: FG pledges more equipment for Nigerian Army

The minister assured President Bola Tinubu would do everything he could to address the challenges confronting the military.

Defence ministers Muhammadu Badaru and Bello Matawalle visit Army Headquarters, Abuja (Credit: NAN)
September 23, 2023

Zamfara governor declares illegal mining illegal again, asks security to shoot violators on sight

The governor ordered security agencies to take other stringent measures against those violating the order.

Dauda Lawal-Dare
September 18, 2023

Zamfara tribunal dismisses Matawalle’s petition against Gov. Lawal

The petition was dismissed for lack of merit and the inability of the petitioners to prove their case as required by law.

Dauda Lawal-Dare
August 27, 2023

Nigeria losing 400,000 barrels of crude oil to thieves daily: NSA Ribadu

Mr Ribadu estimated the value of 400,000 barrels of crude oil at about 4 million dollars, and blamed the loss on the country’s high cost of living.

Nuhu Ribadu, National Security Adviser (Credit: NTA)
August 20, 2023

SERAP asks Tinubu to stop Wike, other ex-govs from collecting life pensions, allowances or face legal action

It asked Mr Tinubu to instruct the ex-governors to immediately return any pension and allowances received since leaving office to the public treasury.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu