Security

Insecurity: Matawalle Harps on  Intelligence Sharing With USA

The  Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has harped on more intelligence sharing between Nigeria and the United States of America in order to fight banditry and terrorism in Nigeria. A statement by Mr Henshaw Ogubike says the Minister opined this when he hosted the Assistant Secretary for Defence for African Affairs… Continue reading Insecurity: Matawalle Harps on  Intelligence Sharing With USA

Governance

FG Approves 25%,35% Salary Increase for Workers

By Ada Nkong Ahead of workers day, the Federal Government has approved an increase of between 25% and 35% in salary increase for Civil Servants on the remaining six Consolidated Salary Structures namely - Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure (CONPSS), Consolidated Research and Allied Institutions Salary Structure (CONRAISS), Consolidated Police Salary Structure (CONPOSS), Consolidated Para-military… Continue reading FG Approves 25%,35% Salary Increase for Workers

Security

Badaru Calls For Concerted Efforts to Address Border Communities Needs

By Francisca Ogar Minister of Defence,  Mohammed Badaru Abubakar , has called for concerted efforts by all stakeholders in addressing the challenges faced by the border communities dwellers. A statement by Mr Henshaw Ogubike director information and public relations says the Minister made the call when the Executive Secretary of Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA),… Continue reading Badaru Calls For Concerted Efforts to Address Border Communities Needs

POLITICS

ALAKE: HIGH DEMAND FOR MINING MARSHAL SHOWS SECTOR SUPPORT FOR POLICY

By Ada Nkong Increasing demand for the services of newly established, 2,220-man Mining Marshals by mining firms confirms support of the industry for the policy. Minister of Solid Minerals Development , Dr. Oladele Alake delivering his key note address at the mining conference organised by the Nigerian Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) said… Continue reading ALAKE: HIGH DEMAND FOR MINING MARSHAL SHOWS SECTOR SUPPORT FOR POLICY

OPINION

HURIWA CONDEMNS REPORTED TERRORIST ATTACK: DEFENDS MINISTER MATAWALLE AMIDST CALLS FOR REMOVAL.

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has vehemently condemned the widely reported despicable act of terrorism that recently struck Maradun town, the headquarters of Maradun L. G. A of Zamfara State, and the hometown of Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle. According to media reports, in the early hours of Friday, terrorists,… Continue reading HURIWA CONDEMNS REPORTED TERRORIST ATTACK: DEFENDS MINISTER MATAWALLE AMIDST CALLS FOR REMOVAL.

Security

Defence Ministers Meet With African Union Peace and  Security Council

By Ada Nkong … Discuss Cooperation on Counter-terrorism The  Ministers of Defence,  Mohammed Badaru Abubakar and Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle  had audience with Ambassadors from the African Union Peace and Security Council led by the Ambassador of Gambia to the African Union and  Jainaba Jagne ,the Chairperson of AU Peace and Security Council for the… Continue reading Defence Ministers Meet With African Union Peace and  Security Council

OPINION

MATAWALLE LOYALTY IN GOVERNMENT APPOINTEMENTS  a CONSTITUTIONAL IMPERATIVE-Onwubiko

(COMRADE EMMANUEL  ONWUBIKO,  the National coordinator of the HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HURIWA). was also a NATIONAL COMMISSIONER OF THE  NIGERIAN NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION...) Dwelling on the concept of loyalty, Mosher defines it as the faithfulness of a subordinate to his superior in the framework of an organization - his willingness to… Continue reading MATAWALLE LOYALTY IN GOVERNMENT APPOINTEMENTS  a CONSTITUTIONAL IMPERATIVE-Onwubiko

COMMUNICATION · OPINION

HURIWA CAUTIONS ON PLANNED SPURIOUS ATTACKS ON MINISTER MATAWALLE FOR HIS SUPPORT FOR PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU

By  Christel Eze The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has stepped forward to defend the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, amidst a wave of criticism following his recent remarks concerning the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) and the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. A statement signed by Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko,… Continue reading HURIWA CAUTIONS ON PLANNED SPURIOUS ATTACKS ON MINISTER MATAWALLE FOR HIS SUPPORT FOR PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU

Security

BADARU Calls for Unity to Combat Terrorism,Other Crimes

By Ada Nkong Minister of Defence,  Muhammed Badaru Abubakar,  has called on all African member states to come together and fight terrorism by preventing cross border influx of illegal arms in the continent. A statement by Mr Henshaw Ogubike director information and public relations says the Minister made the call while speaking to Newsmen shortly… Continue reading BADARU Calls for Unity to Combat Terrorism,Other Crimes