Bello Matawalle Archives

Osun LG Crisis: Defence Minister Tells Security Agencies To Maintain Order

GISTSMATE 011 month ago04 mins

Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has expressed his concern on the recent incidents in the local government councils in Osun State. A statement from his office said, ”In the light of this development, he has called upon security agencies to take proactive measures to maintain law and order in the state.” Matawalle emphasised…

Defence Minister Matawalle Issues Warning To Amaechi Over Call To Seize Power

GISTSMATE 012 months ago2 months ago05 mins

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has issued a warning to former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, over his recent remarks concerning the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Amaechi had declared that Nigerian politicians must “steal, maim, and kill” to remain in power. Amaechi made the remark at the National…

“Lakurawa Terrorists Forced Back To Mali” – FG Declares Victory Over Group

GISTSMATE 013 months ago04 mins

The Federal Government has announced that Nigeria is now free of the Lakurawa terrorist group, following a decisive military campaign that forced the group back into Mali. The declaration was made by the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, during a press briefing in Gusau, Zamfara State, on Sunday. Speaking to journalists, Matawalle emphasized…

Quality Leadership: Youth Assembly Passes Vote Of Confidence On Gov Sanwo-Olu, Matawalle, Olawande

GISTSMATE 014 months ago06 mins

The Youth Assembly of Nigeria (YAN) convened its second world press conference today at the Civil Service Union House in Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos State. The significant event not only marked a milestone for the organization but also included the inauguration of new appointees, a youth town hall meeting, and an engaging dialogue with the press….

Banditry Report: Matawalle Sues Journalists, Demands N60 Billion Damages

GISTSMATE 014 months ago09 mins

The Minister of State for Defense, Bello Matawalle, has sued two prominent northern journalists, Shu’aibu Mungadi and Tijjani Ramalan, for alleged defamation and malicious reportage. The former governor, in the suit marked K/M2102/2024, dated October 25 and sighted by our correspondent on Sunday, is seeking N10bn in general damages in his favour against each of…

BREAKING: Bandits K¡ll Two, Kidnap 40 At Defence Minister’s Hometown

GISTSMATE 016 months ago03 mins

An attack on Saturday night at the hometown of the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has resulted in the killing of two persons and the abduction of about 40 people. Residents said the abducted persons in the incident at Janboka, a community in the Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State, are mostly…

Zamfara Governor Reports Defence Minister, Matawalle, To NSA Ribadu Over Alleged Involvement In Banditry

GISTSMATE 016 months ago14 mins

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has revealed that he had reported Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, to National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, claiming he has ties to banditry in the state. Governor Lawal made the disclosure on Tuesday, September 25. Lawal asserts that he has presented concrete evidence to both the NSA…

Matawalle Kept Båndits In Govt House; He Should Resign As Minister – Zamfara Gov, Lawal Alleges

GISTSMATE 016 months ago04 mins

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal has asked his predecessor and current Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, to step aside and clear his name on allegations of sponsoring bandits as well as money laundering while he served as governor. Lawal who made the call in an interview on TVC on Wednesday, said if Matawalle…

After Boasting Empty Military Vehicle, Bandit Kingpin, Bello Turji, Calls for Peace In New Video As Matawalle, Service Chiefs Storm Northwest

GISTSMATE 017 months ago04 mins

Notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, has released a video message calling for peace and an end to violence between Fulani and Hausas. In the video obtained and translated by PRNigeria, Turji claims that the ongoing conflict is impossible to win and will only lead to further bloodshed. Turji, who is known for his involvement in…

Insecurity: Report Jobless Individuals Living Lavishly – Matawalle Tells Nigerians

GISTSMATE 017 months ago04 mins

The Minister for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has charged residents of Sokoto State to report any jobless person living a flamboyant lifestyle in the society to security agents. The minister while speaking at the Sokoto State Governors office said such persons if probed further may be part of informants to suspected bandits disturbing the peace of…

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Bello Matawalle

Osun LG Crisis: Defence Minister Tells Security Agencies To Maintain Order

Defence Minister Matawalle Issues Warning To Amaechi Over Call To Seize Power

“Lakurawa Terrorists Forced Back To Mali” – FG Declares Victory Over Group

Quality Leadership: Youth Assembly Passes Vote Of Confidence On Gov Sanwo-Olu, Matawalle, Olawande

Banditry Report: Matawalle Sues Journalists, Demands N60 Billion Damages

BREAKING: Bandits K¡ll Two, Kidnap 40 At Defence Minister’s Hometown

Zamfara Governor Reports Defence Minister, Matawalle, To NSA Ribadu Over Alleged Involvement In Banditry

Matawalle Kept Båndits In Govt House; He Should Resign As Minister – Zamfara Gov, Lawal Alleges

After Boasting Empty Military Vehicle, Bandit Kingpin, Bello Turji, Calls for Peace In New Video As Matawalle, Service Chiefs Storm Northwest

Insecurity: Report Jobless Individuals Living Lavishly – Matawalle Tells Nigerians