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Security Is A Collective Responsibility, Says Matawalle Reaffirms Commitment To Collaborative Security Approach

Global UpfrontDec 17, 2025December 17, 20250

Minister of State Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, says the security of the nation is a collective responsibility that requires the active involvement of all citizens,

Nigeria: Matawalle In Zamfara, Says Tinubu Orders Security Agencies To Root Out Insecurity In 2025

Global UpfrontDec 22, 2024December 22, 20240

Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle says President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered security agencies to tackle and root out all forms

Matawalle Is Not Sponsoring Us, Says Bandit Kingpin Bello Turji

Global UpfrontOct 8, 2024October 8, 20240

Notorious bandit kingpin, Bello Turji, says his group’s banditry is divinely sanctioned, rejecting claims that the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, is sponsoring

Fight Against Banditry, Mattawalle’s Marching Orders and Matters Arising

Global UpfrontSep 1, 2024September 1, 20240

By Chidi Omeje A curious press statement that was issued on Saturday, 31 August 2024, purportedly by the Ministry of Defence, got me thinking about

Matawalle: Bandits’ Murder Of Sokoto District Head “Heartless, Heinous, Abominable,” Directs Military To Fish Out, Punish Perpetrators

Global UpfrontAug 23, 2024August 23, 20240

Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, on Friday “strongly condemned” the bandits’ brutal killing of the Head of Gatawa District in Sabon

DICON at 60: Defence Minister Says Nigeria Targets 100% Local Defence Equipment Production

Global UpfrontAug 12, 2024August 12, 20240

Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle says “the new DICON Act 2023 has the potential to significantly contribute to Nigeria’s national development and

Defence Minister Matawalle Condemns “Abominable, Wicked” Killing Of 5 Soldiers In Aba, Abia State

Global UpfrontJun 1, 2024June 1, 20240

Minister of State for Defence, Dr Muhammed Bello Matawalle, on Saturday described the killing of five soldiers on duty at Obikabia junction in Obingwa Local

Nigeria, India To Strengthen Defence Cooperation – Matawalle

Global UpfrontMar 9, 2024March 9, 20240

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Dr Muhammed Bello Matawalle, has reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to strengthen bilateral ties with the Government of India in the

Ministries of Defence, Steel To Partner On Production Of Military Hardware At Ajaokuta – Defence Minister

Global UpfrontMar 8, 2024March 8, 20240

Nigeria’s Ministries of Defence and Steel Development are partnering for the production of Military hardware in a section of Ajaokuta Steel Company, Minister of State

Matawalle Leads Nigeria’s Quest For UN Mine Action Service In North East Region

Global UpfrontFeb 25, 2024February 25, 20240

Minister of State for Defence Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, is leading Nigeria’s quest to actualize the United Nations Mine Action Services (UNMAS) in North East