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Defence
Insecurity: FG directs Defence Chiefs to move to Sokoto
The Federal Government  has directed the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle and other military chiefs to move to Sokoto State to rid the North-West of the menace of banditry, kidnapping and terrorism. This is contained in a statement issued by Matawalle directive is contained in a statement issued by Mr Henshaw Ogubike, Director, Information and Public Relations, Ministry…
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Matawalle to CDS: Fish out killers of Sokoto district head
Dr Bello Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defence, has urged the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen, Christopher Musa to fish out the killers of Alhaji Isa Bawa, the District Head of Gatawa in Sokoto State. Matawalle gave the charge in a statement on Friday in Abuja, by Mr Henshaw Ogubike, Director of Information and Public Relations, Ministry of Defence.…
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Matawalle says modular laboratory a research centre for tuberculosis treatmentÂ
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle says the modular laboratory at the Mogadishu Cantonment, Abuja, will serve as a critical research centre for tuberculosis treatment. Matawalle who stated this at the inauguration of the facility in Abuja on Tuesday, said the laboratory would promote early detection, diagnosis treatment and monitoring of tuberculosis patients. He said that the…
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Matawalle donates N20m to Gummi flood victims
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle on Tuesday donated N20 million to victims of last Friday’s flood disaster in Gummi Local Government Area of Zamfara. Matawalle presented the cash assistance to the Emir of Gummi, Justice Lawal Hassan. The minister, who was represented by the State Chairman of APC, Tukur Dan Fulani, commiserated with victims of the disaster…
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Matawalle lauds indigenous defence coys for their ground breaking innovations
The Minister of State for Defence. Dr Bello Matawalle, has lauded indigenous defence companies for their ground breaking innovations. Matawalle gave the commendation in his remarks during an exhibition at the closing ceremony of the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria’s (DICON) 60th Anniversary in Abuja.. He said that the indigenous defence companies’ commitment to excellence and unwavering dedication to advancing…
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MoD, DICON, NASENI sign deal on defence factory
The Ministry of Defence (MoD), National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), and Defence Industry Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish an ammunition production factory in Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event took place at the MoD headquarters on Wednesday in Abuja. In his remarks shortly after…
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DICON has boosted military strength — Matawalle
Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle says the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON), since inception, has been providing the armed forces with essential equipment to stimulate military capabilities. Matawalle said this in his opening remarks at the DICON 60th anniversary and maiden Africa Defence Industries Conference in Abuja on Wednesday. He said that DICON Strategy Map 2030 outlined…
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Nigeria will soon become self-sufficient military hardware production – Matawalle
Nigeria will soon become become self-sufficient in local production of military hardwares. The Minister of Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, made this known on Monday while briefing newsmen as part of activities lined up to celebrate Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) 60th anniversary. The minister said that through collaboration and innovation, the corporation had established itself as a key player…
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Matawalle donates N5m to family of his ex-DG Protocol
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has paid a condolence visit to the family of his former Director-General in-charge of Protocol, late Kabiru Yusuf. Yusuf died on Monday in Gusau after a brief illness. This is contained in a statement issued in Gusau on Wednesday by the State All Progressives Congress (APC) Publicity Secretary, Yusuf Idris. The News…
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Politics
Northern group chides NEF over anti-Tinubu comments
A group, the Arewa Progressive Forum (APFO), has disassociated itself from the recent views of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) against President Bola Tinubu’s presidential approach to security in the region. The Northern Elders had claimed to have regretted their decision to vote for Tinubu in the 2023 elections, with a threat that the North had learned its lesson over…
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Gov. Matawalle urges FG to review insurgency fight strategy
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara on Wednesday called for a comprehensive review of the strategy of fighting insurgency to restore law and order in the affected parts of the country. Matawalle made the appeal in Gusau while receiving the Federal government delegation that came to commiserate with the state government over the Jan. 5 bandit’s attacks on eight communities…
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Yari commiserates with victims of Zamfara bandits’ attack
The former Zamfara Governor, Abdul’aziz Yari has commiserated with the victims of recent bandit’s attack in Anka and Bukkuyum local government areas of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Gov. Bello Matawalle during his visit to the affected communities on Saturday declared 58 persons killed during last Thursday’s bandits attack in the two LGAs. …
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Matawalle inaugurates advisory social protection councils
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has inaugurated the Social Protection Policy (SPP) and the formation state Social Protection Council (SPC) Speaking during the inauguration, Matawalle said, the committee will serve as the highest coordination body for resource mobilization and oversight on the implementation of the approved social protection policy. The council’s terms of reference include consideration and decisions on reports,…
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Matawalle seeks ties with Niger Republic to end banditry in North West
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has sought the corporation of Niger Republic to end banditry in the North West. This is contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Jamilu Iliyasu Birnin-Magaji in Gusau. Matawall, who met with President Mohamed Bazoun of the Republic of Niger, resolved to explore more areas of support and cooperation.…
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Zamfara APC crisis: Yari’s ex-commissioner joins Matawalle faction
 The former Zamfara Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Alhaji Kabiru Sahabi-Liman, has joined the Gov Bello Matawalle-led faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. This is contained in a statement issued in Gusau on Monday by the State APC Publicity Secretary, Yusuf Idris. Idris quoted the former commissioner saying that he joined Matawalle’s faction because the…
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Court dismisses suit by LG chairmen over dissolution of caretaker committees in Zamfara
A Federal High Court sitting in Gusau on Friday dismissed the suit filed by 10 former All Progressives Congress (APC) Local Government Chairmen in Zamfara. The former APC LG chairmen approached the federal high challenging their removal by the Gov Mai-Mala Buni-led APC National Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee. The presiding judge, Justice Aminu Bappah -Aliyu, in a ruling held…
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Gov. Matawalle restates commitment to the fight against GBV
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has restated his administration’s commitment to the fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the state. This is contained in a statement issued in Gusau on Thursday by the Director Press in the Office of the Governor’s wife, Zainab Shua’ibu. Matawalle spoke while receiving the State Steering Committee on GBV chaired by Hajiya Aisha Matawalle, his wife,…
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