The Ministry of Defence says it's attention has been drawn to the recent article published by People’s Gazette which raises serious allegations against Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla. A statement signed by Mr Henshaw Ogubike says responding to the allegation, the Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Muhammed Bello Matawalle… Continue reading CORRUPTION ALLEGATION AGAINST NAVAL CHIEF: WE WILL INVESTIGATE- MATAWALLE

By Ada Nkong Minister of State for Defence, Dr Muhammed Bello Matawalle has urged Nigerians to embrace the vibrant and diverse cultures of Nigeria that unite us as a country. A statement by Mr Henshaw Ogubike says the Minister said this as a Special Guest of Honour during the Nigerian Air Force Base Socio-Cultural Activities… Continue reading BASA 2023: MATAWALLE Advocates Celebration of Rich Cultural Heritage

The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar , has said that the Federal Government under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would strengthen the defence cooperation with France to curb the menace of terrorism, banditry and other forms of criminalities in the country. The Minister stated this when he received members of French Parliament… Continue reading Defence Cooperation: FG to Strengthen Defence Cooperation With France to Curb Terrorism- Defence Minister

By Ada Nkong The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has said that the Federal Government of Nigeria is committed to maintaining bilateral relations on Defence with France. A statement by Mr Henshaw Ogubike director press and public relations says the Minister made this known when he received the outgoing Ambassador of France to Nigeria,… Continue reading Bilateral Relations: FG to Maintain Defence Cooperation With France

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr.Muhammed Bello Matawalle MON has presented two Hi-Tech unmanned water vessel to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR in the Villa to help in the fight against insecurity on our waterways in particular and the nation in general.The two unmanned ships was a donation by Swift ship Company… Continue reading INSECURITY: MATAWALLE PRESENTS TWO HI-TECH UNMANNED WATER VESSEL TO PRESIDENT TINUBU

By Ada Nkong …Vow to bring perpetrators to book Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Muhammed Bello Matawalle and his counterpart ,Minister of Humanitarian and Poverty Alleviation Dr Betty Edu led a Federal Government delegation to visit and commiserate with the government and people of Plateau State over the recent attack in Bokkos and Barkin-… Continue reading Plateau Attack: Defence Minister, Humanitarian Minister, Service Chiefs Visit Affected L.G.A

By Ada Nkong The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has commended the Guards Brigade of the Nigerian Army for their services to the nation. A statement signed by Mr Henshaw Ogubike director press and public relations of the ministry says the Minister made the commendation as the Special Guest of Honour… Continue reading WASA 2023: Matawalle Lauds Guards Brigade’s Service to The Nation

By Ada Nkong Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle has charged the newly promoted Officers of Air Rank to redouble their efforts they put in serving the nation to justify their new ranks of Air Vice Marshals and Air Commodores respectively. The Nigerian Airforce held a Decoration Ceremony for 22 distinguished officers… Continue reading DEFENCE MINISTER URGED NEWLY PROMOTED OFFICERS OF AIR RANK TO REDOUBLE EFFORTS TO JUSTIFY YOUR NEW RANKS