By Ada Nkong (L-R)THE UNITED KINGDOM MINISTER OF ARMED FORCES , LORD COAKER, THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF DEFENCE H.E. MOHAMMED BADARU ABUBAKAR CON, mni AND MR. RICHARD MONTGOMERY, THE BRITISH HIGH COMMISSIONER TO NIGERIA VISITED THE MINISTER ON TUESDAY, 21ST JANUARY 2026 AT SHIP HOUSE, ABUJA.
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Matawalle Calls for Enhanced Collaboration and Funding in the Fight Against Insecurity
…Emphasizes the Need for Modern Equipment to Combat Banditry and Criminality By Ada Nkong The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has called for increased collaboration and funding for the Defence sector to effectively combat and eliminate banditry and other forms of criminality across the nation. A statement signed by Daberechi Asonye… Continue reading Matawalle Calls for Enhanced Collaboration and Funding in the Fight Against Insecurity
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Ambassador Aduda Pledges to Move MOD to The Next Level
By Ada Nkong The new Permanent Secretary Ministry of Defence, Ambassador Gabriel Tanimu Aduda has pledged to improve on the performance of the outgoing Permanent Secretary of the Ministry Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana . A statement signed by Daberechi Asonye for Director information and public relations says he stated this during the handover ceremony by… Continue reading Ambassador Aduda Pledges to Move MOD to The Next Level
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Minister of State for Defence Commends Guard Brigade for Exceptional Service
By Ada Nkong The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has expressed appreciation for the unwavering commitment and exemplary efforts of the Commander, officers, and personnel of the Guards Brigade in safeguarding the Federal Capital Territory and its environs. A statement signed by Mr Henshaw Ogubike, director information and public relations says… Continue reading Minister of State for Defence Commends Guard Brigade for Exceptional Service
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Enhancement of Military Health Services: Matawalle Meets With U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence for Health
By Ada Nkong In a significant move to bolster Defence Health Services and strengthen the partnership between the United States and Nigeria, the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Muhammad Bello Matawalle , met with a U.S. delegation led by Dr. David Smith, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence for Health. A statement by Mr Henshaw… Continue reading Enhancement of Military Health Services: Matawalle Meets With U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence for Health
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Matawalle Commends President Bola Ahmed Tinubu For Positive Economic Reforms
By Ada Nkong … urges critics to be positive in their narratives The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle ,has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his robust economic policies and reforms, which are yielding significant positive results for the nation. According to Matawalle, these initiatives are contributing to a turnaround in… Continue reading Matawalle Commends President Bola Ahmed Tinubu For Positive Economic Reforms
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Our Success Story is Huge – Matawalle
By Ada Nkong The Minister of State for defence Dr. Mohammed Bello Matawalle has disclosed that the Nigerian Armed Forces have achieved a lot in the fight against insurgency, banditry and other groups that are enemies of the Nigerian State since the advent of this administration. He however says a lot of these success stories… Continue reading Our Success Story is Huge – Matawalle
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Pensions and Other Military Entitlements: Matawalle Commends President Tinubu for Prompt Payment
By Ada Nkong The Minister of State for Defence,. Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle , has expressed his gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu , for his decisive action in ensuring the prompt payment of military salary increase with three months arrears and also today's release of funds for the payment of Pension and other owed… Continue reading Pensions and Other Military Entitlements: Matawalle Commends President Tinubu for Prompt Payment
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45th International Trade Fair Kano: Badaru Drums Support for Nigerian Military to Ensure Peace and Security
By Ada Nkong …Stresses that peace is essential for national development The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar , has called for robust support for the Nigerian Military in its ongoing efforts to combat insecurity, emphasizing that peace is a cornerstone of national development. A statement by Mr Henshaw Ogubike director information and public relations… Continue reading 45th International Trade Fair Kano: Badaru Drums Support for Nigerian Military to Ensure Peace and Security
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