Matawalle Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/tag/matawalle/ Reliable Platform for Press Release Syndication Wed, 30 Apr 2025 06:50:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.1 https://i0.wp.com/prnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/PRNigeria-Icon.jpg?fit=32%2C23&ssl=1 Matawalle Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/tag/matawalle/ 32 32 42672738 Presidency Denies Ministers’ Sack,  Orders Crackdown on ‘Fake News’ Platforms https://prnigeria.com/2025/04/30/presidency-denies-ministers/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 06:50:26 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=161544 Presidency Denies Ministers’ Sack,  Orders Crackdown on ‘Fake News’ Platforms The Nigerian Presidency has instructed security agencies to go after websites, digital platforms, and individuals involved in spreading fake news, especially those who circulate unverified reports. This directive follows a viral claim on social media alleging that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had dismissed key members […]

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]]> 161544 FG committed to improved security, Matawalle assures Sokoto residents https://prnigeria.com/2024/10/11/committed-improved-security/ Fri, 11 Oct 2024 09:08:48 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=146606 FG committed to improved security, Matawalle assures Sokoto residents As part of the Federal Government’s commitment to restoring peace and security in the North-West, the Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, embarked on an extensive security assessment tour on Thursday, 10th October 2024. This tour is part of the Federal Government’s […]

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]]> 146606 Insecurity: Again, Matawalle Arrives Sokoto to Assess Military Operations https://prnigeria.com/2024/10/09/insecurity-again-matawalle/ Wed, 09 Oct 2024 09:01:50 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=146437 Insecurity: Again, Matawalle Arrives Sokoto to Assess Military Operations The Honourable Minister of State for Defence, His Excellency Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, MON, has arrived in Sokoto for the second time within two months. This visit, mandated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, aims to bolster efforts in eradicating banditry, kidnapping, and other criminal activities […]

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]]> 146437 Bashir Family Alleges Illegal Detention by Police, Implicates Defence Minister Matawalle https://prnigeria.com/2024/10/02/bashir-family-alleges-illegal/ Wed, 02 Oct 2024 14:43:10 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=145747 Bashir Family Alleges Illegal Detention by Police, Implicates Defence Minister Matawalle The father of Bashir Hadejia, who was allegedly unlawfully detained on the directive of Defence Minister of State Bello Matawalle, has expressed grave concerns for the safety of his family. In a press statement obtained by PRNigeria, Alhaji Umar Hadejia revealed that the Inspector […]

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]]> 145747 Relocate to Sokoto, Flush out Bandits – Matawalle Gives Marching Order to CDS, Other Security Chiefs  https://prnigeria.com/2024/08/31/relocate-sokoto-flush-bandits/ Sat, 31 Aug 2024 22:54:51 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=142657 Relocate to Sokoto, Flush out Bandits – Matawalle Gives Marching Order to CDS, Security Chiefs Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has directed the Chief of Defence Staff and other military chiefs to move to Sokoto, which is the headquarters of the GOC Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina and Kebbi states with him as […]

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]]> 142657 Justice for Sokoto Monarch: Calls for Action from Badaru and Matawalle https://prnigeria.com/2024/08/25/sokoto-monarch-badaru/ Sun, 25 Aug 2024 10:00:40 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=142088 Therefore, it is hoped that just as the Ministers vowed, justice should be served on the perpetrators who continued disturbing the peace of law-abiding Nigerian citizens.

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]]> 142088 Matawalle’s Controversies and Gains in Defence Sector https://prnigeria.com/2024/08/25/matawalle-controversies-gains/ Sun, 25 Aug 2024 09:31:14 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=142085 His legacy teeters on the edge, and only time will reveal whether his story is one of greatness or missed opportunity.

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]]> 142085 Badaru: A Defence Minister of Few Words, But Great Actions https://prnigeria.com/2024/04/21/badaru-defence-minister/ Sun, 21 Apr 2024 07:33:24 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=130705 Without exaggerating, Badaru's phenomenal coordination ability has been instrumental in fostering unity and collaboration within the defence establishment.

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]]> 130705 NEF: Tinubu’s Northern Appointees must Take a Stand or Exit Now – Matawalle Challenges Baba-Ahmed, Others https://prnigeria.com/2024/04/15/nef-tinubu-northern/ Mon, 15 Apr 2024 10:55:19 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=130115 NEF: Tinubu’s Northern Appointees must Take a Stand or Exit Now - Matawalle Challenges Baba-Ahmed, Others

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]]> 130115 Defence Minister Commends Troops’ Onslaught Against Bandits in Zamfara, Others https://prnigeria.com/2024/04/13/defence-minister-commends/ Sat, 13 Apr 2024 08:03:23 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=129889 Defence Minister Commends Troops’ Onslaught Against Bandits in Zamfara, Others   The Minister of State for Defence,  Bello Matawalle, has commended the ongoing onslaught by the Armed Forces of Nigeria targeted against terrorists especially in Zamfara, Sokoto, Katsina and Kaduna States pointing out that their days are numbered and that the nation would once again […]

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]]> 129889 Go after coup mongers – Defence Minister orders DIA https://prnigeria.com/2024/03/08/coup-mongers-defence-minister/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 13:18:30 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=126793 Go after coup mongers – Defence Minister orders DIA The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has directed the Defence Intelligence Agency to go after those calling for a coup in the country. This is according to a statement on Thursday by the Director of Information, Press and Public Relations of the defence ministry, […]

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]]> 126793 Matawalle Tasks Newly Promoted Generals On Ending Security Challenges https://prnigeria.com/2023/12/25/matawalle-tasks-newly-promoted/ Mon, 25 Dec 2023 09:45:02 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=116031 Matawalle Tasks Newly Promoted Generals On Ending Security Challenges The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has called on the recently promoted military officers to intensify their efforts in combating insecurity in the country. He told newly-promoted generals that Nigerians are looking up to them to end  the insecurity that has plagued certain regions. […]

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]]> 116031 Defence Minister, Badaru Extols NAF, Harps on More Team Work Spirit https://prnigeria.com/2023/10/25/badaru-naf-defense-spirit/ Wed, 25 Oct 2023 09:16:10 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=108541 Defence Minister, Badaru Extols NAF, Harps on More Team Work Spirit   Minister of Defence, Dr Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has reaffirmed his Ministry’s confidence in the Nigerian Air Force’s (NAF) capability to fulfil its constitutional obligations.   The Minister stated this when he led the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, the Chief Defence […]

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]]> 108541 Military will remain transparent toward fighting insecurity – CDS assures Defence Ministers https://prnigeria.com/2023/08/23/cds-minister-insecurity-transparency/ Wed, 23 Aug 2023 15:36:09 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=104217 Military will remain transparent toward fighting insecurity – CDS assures Defence Ministers The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa says the Armed Forces will be transparent in the prosecution of the war against insecurity in the country. Musa gave the assurance on Tuesday in Abuja, in his remarks during the assumption of office […]

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]]> 104217 Insecurity: Zamfara govt provides 20 patrol vehicles, 1,500 motorcycles for community guards https://prnigeria.com/2022/08/16/insecurity-zamfara-govt/ Tue, 16 Aug 2022 11:25:55 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=76483 Insecurity: Zamfara govt provides 20 patrol vehicles, 1,500 motorcycles for community guards Gov. Bello Matawalle has procured 20 Special Purpose Vehicles and 1,500 motorcycles to support operations of Zamfara Community Protection Guards. Matawalle announced this during a state-wide broadcast on Tuesday in Gusau after an all-night expanded Security Council meeting. The governor said that the […]

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]]> 76483 Insecurity and the ‘Irrationality’ of Citizens Taking Up Arms https://prnigeria.com/2022/07/19/insecurity-irrationality-arms/ Tue, 19 Jul 2022 13:42:12 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=74970 Insecurity and the ‘Irrationality’ of Citizens Taking Up Arms By Abdulsalam Mahmud Everybody knows that Nigeria is plagued by the insecurity menace. Terrorists, armed bandits, kidnappers and a host of hardened criminals have laid siege on the country. As government appears incapable of addressing the deteriorating security challenge in the country, coupled with the fact […]

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]]> 74970 Still on Matawalle’s Call for ‘Self-Defense’ and Matters Arising https://prnigeria.com/2022/07/06/matawalle-call-defense/ Wed, 06 Jul 2022 11:54:18 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=74456 Still on Matawalle’s Call for ‘Self-Defense’ and Matters Arising By Mukhtar Ya’u Madobi Lately, there have been so much criticisms regarding the decision by the Zamfara State government to assist its citizens to acquire guns to protect themselves against attacks by bandit-terrorists. By taking such difficult and of course, a risky decision, a right thinking […]

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]]> 74456 Insecurity: When Society Takes Up Arms in Self-Defense https://prnigeria.com/2022/06/30/society-arms-self-defense/ Thu, 30 Jun 2022 08:38:56 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=74080 Insecurity: When Society Takes Up Arms in Self-Defense By Mukhtar Ya’u Madobi Lately, the hydra-headed monster of insecurity in Nigeria is assuming another new dimension, which calls for a concern. The recent sacking of Mada community in Gusau Local Government Area (LGA) of Zamfara state by gun-wielding bandit-terrorists and the Owo Church attack were security […]

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]]> 74080 Zamfara: General Irabor Faults Matawalle Over Guns for Residents https://prnigeria.com/2022/06/27/zamfara-general-irabor-faults/ Mon, 27 Jun 2022 17:51:42 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=73926 Zamfara: General Irabor Faults Matawalle Over Guns for Residents The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, on Monday, faulted the call by Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara to people of the state to bear arms to defend themselves against bandits. Irabor said the call was not right, as the armed forces and other […]

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]]> 73926 Again, Justice Ekwo to Decide Fate of Zamfara Governor, Lawmakers on PDP’S Suit over Defection to APC https://prnigeria.com/2022/03/10/again-justice-ekwo-decide-fate/ Thu, 10 Mar 2022 15:22:17 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=70485 Again, Justice Ekwo to Decide Fate of Zamfara Governor, Lawmakers on PDP’S Suit over Defection to APC A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed April 8 for adoption of final addresses in a suit by the People’s Democratic Party PDP seeking removal from office of Zamfara State Governor, Bello Mutawale over his defection from […]

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