Tag: Bello Matawalle

“Only God can end Nigeria’s insecurity” – Matawalle

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Matawalle on insecurity

Minister of State for Defence, Bello Muhammad Matawalle, says only God can ultimately bring an end to Nigeria’s insecurity challenges. Nigeria is witnessing a resurgence of insecurity, with killings and abductions across parts of the country, including recent incidents in Oyo and Borno, between May 15 and 17. Recall that gunmen attacked three schools in Oriire local government area of Oyo State and abducted 39 students and seven teachers. In Borno, armed groups attacked schools in Mussa, Askira-Uba local government area, abducting 42 pupils. Speaking in an interview yesterday, Matawalle…

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Shettima, Matawalle lead grand reception, as Zamfara Gov. defects to APC

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Zamfara Gov.  defects to APC

A major political realignment is set to unfold in Zamfara State, as Vice-President Kashim Shettima and the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Muhammad Matawalle, prepare to formally receive Governor Dauda Lawal into the All Progressives Congress (APC). Matawalle, the immediate-past governor of the state, is expected to arrive in Gusau today Monday, March 23, ahead of the grand reception scheduled for tomorrow Tuesday, at the Trade Fair Complex. The event will officially mark Governor Lawal’s defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC. The Vice-President is billed…

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Bello Matawalle shuts down CBD Abuja for his 9 children’s wedding

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Matawalle shuts down Abuja

President Bola Tinubu yesterday joined political leaders and dignitaries at the wedding fatiha of children of the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, which was held at the National Mosque, Abuja. Matawalle, a former governor of Zamfara state, gave out nine of his children in marriage at the ceremony. Liberty News reports that the ceremony attracted prominent personalities from within and outside Nigeria. Among the guests was the President of São Tomé & Príncipe, Carlos Vila Nova, who attended alongside Tinubu. Also, governors present at event included Governors Uba…

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Kebbi Abduction: Tinubu deploys Matawalle, as search intensifies for abducted schoolgirls

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Tinubu restates commitment

President Bola Tinubu has directed the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, to immediately relocate to Kebbi State following the abduction of students from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga. According to a State House statement issued yesterday and signed by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the Minister was expected to remain in the state to oversee and coordinate on-going security operations aimed at rescuing the abducted schoolgirls. Recall that at least 24 students were seized by gunmen during an early-morning attack on the…

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Zamfara: PDP elders accuse Matawalle of inducing defections

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…APC dismisses crisis claims The Northern Elders Unity Forum of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), has accused the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, of using government influence and resources to lure party members into joining the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara and Kaduna states. The PDP elders claimed that over 24,000 of their members had recently defected to the APC, including former party executives and elders, in a deliberate plot to weaken the PDP’s structure ahead of the 2027 general elections. However, the Zamfara State chapter of…

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Matawalle hosts delegation from ECOLOG International Integrated Support Solutions

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Matawalle hosts delegation

Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, on Monday, received the Executive Chairman of Ecolog International Integrated Support Solutions (EIISS), Juan Chaparro, and his team in his office at the Defence Headquarters, Ship House, Abuja. The visit provided an opportunity for EIISS to present their services, capabilities, and experience in supporting defence and humanitarian operations worldwide. Ecolog International Integrated Support Solutions (EIISS) is a globally renowned provider of operational support and rapid response solutions, with a presence in over 50 countries and operations across 150 locations. Established more…

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“Tinubu has ordered Nigerian military to end banditry in 2025” Matawalle

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Matawalle says

Minister of State for Defense, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, says President Bola Tinubu has directed the Nigerian military to ensure that banditry is brought to an end in 2025. Matawalle disclosed this yesterday, while addressing All-Progressives Congress (APC) members at his Gusau residence, assuring that the military would do everything to comply with the Presidents directive. Speaking further, the former Zamfara State governor said the Federal Government has concluded all necessary arrangements to deploy more troops and military equipment to troubled areas in the North-West zone. The Federal Government and military…

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Media gag attempt by Matawalle must be halted, CONMEP urges Tinubu

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CONMEP urges Tinubu

The Concerned Northern Media Practitioners (CONMEP) has condemned Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, for allegedly attempting to gag the media.  According to a statement by CONMEP Chairman, AbdulAzeez Ahmed-Kadir and Secretary, Andrew Ibrahim Mshelia, the group said Matawalle used a proxy to secure a court order in Bichi, Kano State, aimed at silencing journalists reporting on sensitive issues. The statement read: “We, the Concerned Northern Media Practitioners (CONMEP), condemn the recent attempt by Minister of State Defence and former Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Muhammed, Mutawallen Maradun,…

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Arewa Broadcast Media Forum raises alarm over journalists’ intimidation in Kano

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Arewa Broadcast Media Practitioners' Forum

The Arewa Broadcast Media Practitioners’ Forum has expressed deep concern over what it describes as a growing trend of harassment and intimidation against journalists in Nigeria.  In a strongly-worded statement issued yesterday, signed by its Chairman, Abdullahi Yelwa, (Ajiyan  Yauri), the Forum condemned the actions of the Federal High Court in Bichi, Kano State, following a judgment against two respected journalists, Shu’aibu Mungadi, of Vision Media Services, and Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, of Liberty Radio/Television. The judgment, secured by the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has sparked outrage among…

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Insecurity: Zamfara youths protest at DSS HQ over bandits attacks

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Zamfara youths protest

Scores of women and youths from Zamfara State, on Tuesday, protested at the headquarters of tge Department of Security Services (DSS) in Abuja against bandits activities in the State. The demonstrators, who arrived in about 12 buses at about 10.30 am, were however restricted by the operatives from getting close to the premises. The protest came one month after the Zamfara State chapter of the All-Progressives Congress, (APC) called on the federal government to declare a state of emergency to allow the fight against banditry to succeed. Armed with several…

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