68 m. ago NDYC Calls For Defence Minister’s Removal Amid Escalating Insecurity

The Niger Delta Youth Congress (NDYC) has called on President Bola Tinubu to relieve Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru Abubakar of his duties due to the escalating insecurity in Nigeria, particularly in the northern part of the country. The group noted that recent incidents, including the overrunning of military bases in Borno State by insurgents, resulting […]

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25 h. ago HURIWA decries targeted attacks on Defence Minister Matawalle

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned allegations of corruption against Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle, as a politically motivated smear campaign aimed at undermining a key ally of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The group responded to a protest at the Economic and Financial […] The post HURIWA decries targeted attacks on Defence Minister Matawalle appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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45 h. ago FG urges troops to intensify fight against insecurity in North West

Mohammed Abubakar, Minister of Defence, has called on Nigerian troops to intensify efforts in the fight against insecurity. read more FG urges troops to intensify fight against insecurity in North West

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46 h. ago Zamfara: Minister urges northwest governors to unite against banditry

From John Bassey, Gusau Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle, Minister of State for Defence and former Zamfara governor, has urged northwest governors to unite against terrorism, kidnapping, and banditry. The minister made the call during a condolence visit to Maru, following the brutal murder of Alkali Salihu Suleiman, Chief Imam of Maru Juma’at Mosque, and two […] The post Zamfara: Minister urges northwest governors to unite against banditry appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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67 h. ago Zamfara Residents Hail Tinubu, Matawalle For Eliminating Bandit Leaders Jijji, Kachallah Sagili

Residents of Talata Mafara local government area of Zamfara State have expressed profound gratitude to President Bola Tinubu; Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle; National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, and Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, for their roles in the elimination of two notorious bandit leaders. The operation, which […]

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4 d. ago Matawalle Meets Chinese Defence Firm To Bolster Nigeria’s Anti

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has engaged in a high-level security meeting with a leading Chinese manufacturer of advanced anti-terrorism and high-tech defence equipment, aimed at enhancing Nigeria’s defence capabilities. The meeting, which took place in China, underscored the Federal Government’s commitment to modernising the nation’s security apparatus to combat […]

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4 d. ago Badaru insists military has more sophisticated weapons than terrorists

Mohammed Badaru, Minister of Defence, has countered claims by Ahmed Jaha, a member of the House of Representatives, that terrorist read more Badaru insists military has more sophisticated weapons than terrorists

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4 d. ago FG reports 13,543 terrorists killed, 17,469 arrested in military operations

From Molly Kilete, Abuja Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru has announced that military operations from February 2023 to May 2025 resulted in the neutralisation of 13,543 terrorists and criminals, the arrest of 17,469 suspects, and the rescue of 9,821 kidnapped hostages. Speaking at the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing in Abuja, Badaru noted that 124,408 Boko Haram […] The post FG reports 13,543 terrorists killed, 17,469 arrested in military operations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Nigeria tightens border defence as new terrorist groups Lakurawa, Mahmuda emerge

Mohammed Abubakar, the minister of defence has acknowledged that Nigeria’s borders continue to face threats from criminal and terrorist groups read more Nigeria tightens border defence as new terrorist groups Lakurawa, Mahmuda emerge

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4 d. ago Nigerian military capable of defeating terrorists – Defence Minister Badaru

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The federal government has dismissed claims that terrorists are gaining the upper hand in Nigeria’s counter-terrorism efforts, asserting that the Nigerian armed forces are well-equipped and actively working to neutralise Boko Haram and other criminal groups. Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru, speaking at a ministerial briefing in Abuja, refuted House of Representatives’ […] The post Nigerian military capable of defeating terrorists – Defence Minister Badaru appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago I Was Misled To Raise Allegations Against Matawalle, Says Northern Group Chair

Concerned Northern Forum (CNF) has retracted the earlier press conference where allegations were made against former governor of Zamfara State and serving minister of state for Defence, Bello Muhammed Matawalle, saying they were misled. Addressing a press conference in Kaduna yesterday, the chairman of the group, Alhaji Aliyu Mohammed, said he discovered that the information […]

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5 d. ago Tinubu’s Administration Crushed 8,000 Terrorism, Nabbed 11,600 Criminals In 2024 – Defence Minister

The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, announced that over 8,000 terrorists and bandits were neutralized in 2024 under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. He credited this success to the improved operational strategies and leadership focus of the current government. According to a statement released on Monday by Patience Ituke, Matawalle also revealed that […] The post Tinubu’s Administration Crushed 8,000 Terrorism, Nabbed 11,600 Criminals In 2024 – Defence Minister appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. 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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1 week 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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1 week ago Tinubu denies defence, power ministers’ sack, urges action against fake news purveyors

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Presidency has dismissed as “false and dangerous” a viral report alleging President Bola Tinubu sacked the Ministers of Defence and Power, demanding immediate action against purveyors of misinformation. The fabricated story, initially published by Phoenix Browser under the headline “BREAKING: Tinubu Sacks Ministers of Defence and Power”, was swiftly condemned […] The post Tinubu denies defence, power ministers’ sack, urges action against fake news purveyors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tinubu denies defence, power ministers’ sack, calls for action against purveyors of fake news

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Presidency has dismissed as “false and dangerous” a viral report alleging President Bola Tinubu sacked the Ministers of Defence and Power, demanding immediate action against purveyors of misinformation. The fabricated story, initially published by Phoenix Browser under the headline “BREAKING: Tinubu Sacks Ministers of Defence and Power”, was swiftly condemned […] The post Tinubu denies defence, power ministers’ sack, calls for action against purveyors of fake news appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Plateau Killings: Perpetrators Of Attacks Are Known Members Of Communities – District Head

The district head of Manguna in Bokkos local government area of Plateau State, Chief Raymond Alo, has revealed that some perpetrators of the attacks that led to the killing of over 60 persons are known members of the communities. Alo made the revelation during the visit of the Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang to the […]

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1 week ago ‘It’s Fake News’, Presidency Denies Sack Of Defence, Power Ministers

The Presidency has condemned as false and dangerous a viral report claiming that President Bola Tinubu has sacked the Ministers of Defence and Power, calling for immediate action against the spreaders of such misinformation. The story, first published by Phoenix Browser with the headline ‘BREAKING: Tinubu Sacks Ministers of Defence and Power’, was swiftly debunked […]

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2 w. ago Boko Haram, ISWAP Regrouping With International Support — Gov Zulum Raises Alarm

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has raised fresh concerns about the resurgence of Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists across critical areas of the state. During a meeting in Maiduguri with the Minister of Defence on Friday, Badaru Abubakar, and senior military chiefs, Zulum explained that insurgents are steadily regrouping around the Lake Chad Tumbus and […] The post Boko Haram, ISWAP Regrouping With International Support — Gov Zulum Raises Alarm appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Govs, Defence Ministers, Security Chiefs Strategise Against Killings

Governors and security chiefs have met in Nasarawa and Borno States to find workable solutions to the renewed attacks and killings at the subnational levels. The meetings were attended yesterday in Lafia, Nasarawa State, by governors of the North Central zone, and in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, which featured the two defence ministers and […]

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