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Matawalle in China, canvasses stronger ties to ensure crime free Nigeria

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 May 2025 0

By Tom Okpe The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle has traversed the Republic of China, in a bid to build a stronger ties with high tech experts to ensure sustainable peace and crime free Nigeria. According to a statement made available to the Daily Times in Abuja on

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Tinubu’s initiatives, achievements ‘ll secure his re- election in 2027, says Matawalle

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 6 May 2025 0

By Andrew Orolua The Minister of State for Defence Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s transformative reforms will pave the way for a brighter future for Nigeria and potentially secure his re-election in 2027. Matawalle made the assertion in his office while highlighting various initiatives and several key achievements of President

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Human Rights Group Names Matawalle As Minister of the Year

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 November 2024 0

The International Human Rights Protection Forum Service (IHRPS) has shortlisted the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, for the Human Rights Leadership Award as the Minister of the Year. This recognition comes in light of Matawalle’s outstanding efforts in combating banditry and promoting human rights in Nigeria. In a letter to the Minister and […]

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Independent Monitors Clear Matawalle Of Any Links To Bandits

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 November 2024 0

***Finger Tinubu’s Enemies, Zamfara Gov Behind Desperate Antics To Blackmail Minister The Independent Human Rights Monitoring Groups in Nigeria (IHRMGN) has cleared Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle of banditry allegations. The group said its four-month investigation found accusations orchestrated by Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal and President Bola

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Cabinet Reshuffle: Group Commends Matawalle for Stellar Performance

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 October 2024 0

The Advocates of Social Justice for All (ASJA) has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to retain Bello Matawalle as Minister of State for Defence amid a sweeping cabinet reshuffle. The group said Matawalle’s continuation in office is proof of his exemplary performance in tackling Nigeria’s security challenges. Dr. Samson Okah, the group’s

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Jubilation in Sokoto as Bandits’ Nemesis Matawalle Arrives to Encourage Troops on War

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 11 October 2024 0

Sokoto residents erupted in jubilation on Wednesday as Bello Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defence, arrived in the state to rally troops in the fight against banditry. Matawalle’s visit is part of the federal government’s efforts to restore peace and security in the North West Zone, which has been plagued by banditry. “I’m thrilled […]

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Presidency under pressure to sack Matawalle over allegations of terrorism financing

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 28 September 2024 0

BY IDIBIA GABRIEL The pressure on the Presidency to axe the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle heightened yesterday when a Federal High Court in Abuja gave its nod for the Minister to face probe over alleged ties with bandits in Zamfara State. Meanwhile a youth group, All Progressive Congress (APC) Tinubu Youth Network […]

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Matawalle charges troops to flush out bandits in North West

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 4 September 2024 0

BY ANDREW OROLUA Amidst mounting insecurity in the North West, the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Muhammad Bello Matawalle in military uniform paid a crucial visit to headquarters of Operation Hadarin Daji and the 8 Division Nigerian Army in Sokoto and charged the troops to flush out terrorists from the zone. He was accompanied […]

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Minister of Defence, CDS arrive north-west to boost troops’ morale on war against banditry

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 3 September 2024 0

…as Matawalle reinstates Tinubu’s resolve to wipe out terrorists In a significant move to tackle the growing insecurity in the North-West region, Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has arrived in Sokoto. Matawalle is joined by Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa and other top military chiefs in a bid to boost troops’ morale […]

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Insecurity: Matawalle, CDS, other Service chiefs move to Sokoto to flush out bandits in N’West

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 September 2024 0

…We can’t tolerate this anymore, says Minister BY ANDREW OROLUA The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammed Matawalle has expressed deep concern over the tempo of activities of terrorists and bandits terrorising Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina and kebbi states residents and environs. Consequently, he has directed the Chief of Defence Staff and other Service […]

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Matawalle moves to flush bandits out in North-West

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 31 August 2024 0

The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has directed the Chief of Defence Staff and other top military officers to join him in Sokoto, the strategic headquarters for joint military operations, aimed at dealing with the bandits causing terror in Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, and Kebbi states. In a statement by the Ministry’s Director […]

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Matawalle: The Poster Boy of Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 17 August 2024 0

A lot has been said about the former governor of Zamfara state and Minister for State for Defence, Hon Bello Matawalle. Interestingly, they dwelled in the realm of speculation and not reality. There is a fact that can’t be washed away about Hon Bello Matawalle: he is a bold and courageous individual who does not […]

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Matawalle directs military to intensify operations in NW against terrorists

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 March 2024 0

BY ANDREW OROLUA Against the backdrop of incessant insecurity occasioned by the activities of terrorists and bandits in the North West of the country, the Minister of State for Defence, Dr.Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has directed the military to intensify operations against terrorists and bandits in the region. A statement by Henshaw Ogubike the Director Information […]

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Northern youths kick against calls for investigation of Matawalle

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 January 2024 0

BY IDIBIA GABRIEL Northern youth group, under the auspices of Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF), on Saturday cautioned the president, Cross River Young Women in Politics (CRYWIP), Hon. Eniobong Rita Umana, over calls on EFCC to investigate Minister of State for defence, Bello Matawalle. A release in Kaduna by the President General of the AYCF, […]

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I lost election because I took Buhari Govt to court on Naira redesign – Matawalle

Ihesiulo Grace 30 March 2023 0

The Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle has alleged that he lost his re-election bid in the March 18 polls because of his stand against the naira redesign policy of the federal government. According to him, he had gotten reports of plans to deal with him and other Governors who instituted a suit against the naira […]

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Matawalle lacks power to direct Zamfara CP to issue gun licences – CDS

Ihesiulo Grace 28 June 2022 0

Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, has faulted the directive of Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, asking residents of the state to take up arms against bandits. Owing to the security challenges in the state, Matawalle had recently asked Zamfara residents to take up arms and defend themselves against bandits. The governor also […]

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Take battle to bandits’ doorstep, Matawalle urges Military

Ihesiulo Grace 27 May 2022 0

Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle has called on the military to persist in taking the battle to the bandits’ doorstep as a major panacea to the lingering insurgency in the state. Governor Matawalle made the inference when he received a visiting team from the Army War College of Nigeria who were on a study visit […]

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Bandits: Matawalle bans filling stations, black markets, weekly markets, others in Zamfara

Ihesiulo Grace 28 August 2021 0

Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle has announced new measures aimed at curtailing the growing activities of bandits in the State. According to him, henceforth, all filling stations in the state are banned from selling fuel except in Gusau and the 14 local Government headquarters. In addition, no eligible filling station is allowed to sell fuel of […]

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Zamfara: Atiku leads APC Govs to Matawalle as defection draws closer

Ihesiulo Grace 6 April 2021 0

All things seem to have been set for the imminent defection of Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara state from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Daily Times gathered that as the defection draws near the Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) and Governor of Kebbi State, Senator Abubakar Atiku […]

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I will not hesitate to jail anyone caught defaming me — Matawalle

Ihesiulo Grace 3 September 2020 0

The Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle, has sent a stern warning to members of the opposition party in the state, asking them to note the language they use against him or risk going to prison. Governor Matawalle, who gave the warning on Wednesday while addressing thousands of APC supporters who defected to the ruling PDP in the […]