31 h. ago Coalition Slams ‘Faceless Critics’ Spreading Lies Against Defence Minister Matawalle

The association of six geopolitical zones comprising retired security officers, paramilitary personnel, and community security professionals, has issued a strong warning against what it described as “faceless and desperate” individuals spreading false narratives to undermine the efforts of the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle. In a statement signed by its chairman, Dr […]

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64 h. ago Matawalle Bolsters Military Ties With AFRICOM To Crush Insurgency

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to strengthening military cooperation with the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) to enhance counterinsurgency operations and promote regional stability. In a statement released by Minister’s Personal Assistant on Media, Ahmad Dan-Wudil, on Wednesday, Matawalle hosted a delegation from AFRICOM, led […]

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9 d. ago Matawalle Meets US Embassy Delegation To Strengthen Military Ties

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle, on Thursday, hosted a delegation from the United States Embassy in. Nigeria, led by Colonel Tom Brooks, the US Defence Attaché, at the Ministry of Defence in Abuja. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the minister’s Personal Assistant for Media, Ahmad Dan-Wudil. The […]

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1 week ago Lawal, Matawalle fight dirty over finances, security in Zamfara

•I left huge amounts in treasury –Ex-Gov  •It is a lie, you plundered the state –Gov From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The immediate past Governor of Zamfara State and current Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, and his successor, Dauda Lawal, have engaged each other in a war of words over the seemingly unpalatable […] The post Lawal, Matawalle fight dirty over finances, security in Zamfara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago CSOs Praise Tinubu, Matawalle, NSA, Security Forces ‘For 90% Drop’ In Insecurity

A coalition of 774 civil society organisations has lauded President Bola Tinubu, Minister of Defence Bello Matawalle, National Security Adviser (NSA) Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, and Nigeria’s security forces for their “remarkable progress” in curbing insecurity across the country, claiming a 90% reduction in violence and unrest. In a statement issued on Friday, the coalition’s publicity […]

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2 w. ago Tinubu Is Asset, Not Liability To North, Matawalle Replies Critics

The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has dismissed insinuations that President Bola Tinubu was a political liability to the Northern part of the country Nigeria, describing such claims as political motivated. Matawalle, in a statement on Friday by his Special Assistant on Political Affairs, Hon. Ibrahim Goga, said those campaigning against Tinubu were […]

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2 w. ago Tinubu asset, not liability to North – Matawalle replies critics

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, on Friday said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains the “greatest asset” to the North’s security fight and development. The Minister vehemently rejected assertions by some “disgruntled elements” that Tinubu is a political liability to Northern Nigeria. Matawalle through his Senior Aide (Politics) Hon. […] The post Tinubu asset, not liability to North – Matawalle replies critics appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Tinubu is North’s asset, not liability, Matawalle counters critics

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, has dismissed claims suggesting that President Bola Tinubu is a political liability to Northern Nigeria, describing such narratives as baseless and politically motivated. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by his Special Assistant on Political Affairs, Ibrahim Goga, the former Zamfara State Governor declared Read More

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3 w. ago Matawalle Leads Nigeria’s Push For Global Defence Ties In Brazil

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle, has led a delegation to the Latin America Aerospace and Defence (LAAD) Exhibition 2025, held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, showcasing the country’s commitment to deepening global defence cooperation. The biennial event, a major gathering of international defence industries, government delegations, armed forces, and security […]

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3 w. ago Zamfara Community Hails Tinubu, Matawalle, CDS Musa For Eliminating Bandits’ Leader Mati, Others

Residents of Anka local government area in Zamfara State have lauded the President Bola Tinubu; Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammed Matawalle, and Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, following the successful elimination of a notorious terrorist commander, Mati, and several of his fighters in a recent counter-terrorism operation in the […]

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