Defence Minister Matawalle to Host Joint Wedding for Nine Children in Abuja
Bello Matawalle joint wedding scheduled for February 6, 2026, at Abuja Central Mosque Nine Matawalle children set to marry in a single large-scale ceremony High-profile unions include ex–Zamfara Assembly…
Pressure Mounts on Tinubu to Sack Matawalle as US Links Security Cooperation to Defence Shake-Up
•US reportedly demands removal of both Badaru and Matawalle before security collaboration • Badaru resigns on health grounds; Tinubu to name Gen. Christopher Musa as successor • Recall that Nigeria–US…
Appeal Court Upholds Zamfara Vehicle Seizure Against Matawalle
Appeal Court affirms seizure of over 40 vehicles from ex-governor. Matawalle’s appeal dismissed for lack of credible ownership proof. Zamfara government and police actions declared lawful. The Court of Appeal…
Why We Backed Out of Dialogue With Bandits – Matawalle
Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara, has said the state reversed the decision to dialogue with bandits because the terorrists deceived the government. Matawalle, had in the past adopted dialogue as…
Defence Minister Orders Pursuit of Coup Plotters
Defence Minister Bello Matawalle has ordered the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) to actively pursue individuals plotting for a military takeover of power in the country. Matawalle made the order on…
Carry out Buhari’s Order — Shoot Anyone Wielding AK-47 Rifle – Matawalle Tells Police
Governor of Zamfara state, Bello Matawalle has ordered the police and other security agencies in the state to implement President Muhammadu Buhari’s shoot-on-sight order against those bearing illegal arms. President…
Lawyer Accuses Governor Matawalle of Abusing Holy Qur’an
A popular lawyer, Barrister Bello Idris Galadi has accused Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara of abusing the Holy Qur'an. Galadi said that swearing by the Holy Qur’an, especially in Zamfara…
Nigeria Vows Assertive Response to Canada’s Visa Denial to Defence Chief
Nigeria's Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has vowed to respond assertively to Canada's denial of visas to the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Christopher Musa. Matawalle described the…
Insecurity: Things Are Getting Worse By The Day In Zamfara – Gov Matawalle
Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara state has on Saturday raised alarm over the state of insecurity in his state, saying it is worsening by the day. He made the remark…
How Politicians Sabotaged Amnesty Programme For Bandits in Zamfara – Matawalle
Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has explained how political elite sabotaged the amnesty programme launched for bandits by his administration. The governor spoke during the Urgent Conversations programme of RadioNow…