MATAWALLE COMMENDS TINUBU’S REFORMS, HIS SECOND TERM VICTORY IS ASSURED

The Honorable Minister of State for Defence H.E. Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle MON, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR for his transformative reforms, asserting that these initiatives will pave the way for a brighter future for Nigeria and potentially secure Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. In his remarks, Minister Matawalle highlighted several key achievements of […]
PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU VISITS FRONTLINE TROOPS IN KATSINA

…The fight you are waging here in Katsina and across the country is not just a battle for territory; it is a battle for the soul of Nigeria- PBAT… In a rare and unprecedented state visit, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, visited the frontline troops of OPERATION FANSAN […]
THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF STATE FOR DEFENCE AND CHAIRMAN, GOVERNING BOARD OF THE DEFENCE INDUSTRIES CORPORATION OF NIGERIA (DICON), H.E. DR. BELLO MUHAMMAD MATAWALLE MON, HELD THE 2ND MEETING OF THE DICON GOVERNING BOARD

THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF STATE FOR DEFENCE AND CHAIRMAN, GOVERNING BOARD OF THE DEFENCE INDUSTRIES CORPORATION OF NIGERIA (DICON), H.E. DR. BELLO MUHAMMAD MATAWALLE MON, HELD THE 2ND MEETING OF THE DICON GOVERNING BOARD ON FRIDAY, 2ND MAY 2025, AT SHIP HOUSE, ABUJA. IN ATTENDANCE WERE THE PERMANENT SECRETARY MINISTRY OF DEFENCE AMBASSADOR GABRIEL TANIMU […]
NIGERIA NEEDS ENHANCED SUPPORT FROM UNITED STATES IN FIGHT AGAINST INSECURITY – MATAWALLE

The Honourable Minister of State for Defence H.E. Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle MON, has called for increased support from the United States in intelligence sharing, counterterrorism efforts, and the enhancement of military capabilities to address Nigeria’s evolving security challenges. Minister Matawalle made this appeal during a meeting with Major General Garrick Harmon, the Director for […]
DEFENCE MINISTER COMMENDS PRESIDENT TINUBU FOR SUPPORTING NIGERIAN STUDENTS

The Minister of Defence, H.E. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, CON, mni, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his numerous interventions and continuous support to Nigerian students. He made this commendation during the formal inauguration of the 2025 National Executive Members of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), held on Wednesday, 30 April 2025, at […]
THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF STATE FOR DEFENCE H.E. DR. BELLO MOHAMMED MATAWALLE, MON, HAD AN AUDIENCE WITH MAJOR GENERAL GARRICK HARMON
THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF STATE FOR DEFENCE H.E. DR. BELLO MOHAMMED MATAWALLE, MON, HAD AN AUDIENCE WITH MAJOR GENERAL GARRICK HARMON, THE DIRECTOR FOR STRATEGY, ENGAGEMENT, AND PROGRAMS OF THE UNITED STATES AFRICA COMMAND (AFRICOM), ON WEDNESDAY, 30TH APRIL 2025. THIS IS MAJOR GENERAL HARMON’S INAUGURAL OFFICIAL VISIT TO NIGERIA IN HIS CURRENT CAPACITY. THE […]
NIGERIA TO ENHANCE SUPPORT FOR UN HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS- BADARU

The Honourable Minister of Defence H. E. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON mni, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to supporting the United Nations Resident Coordinator and humanitarian services operating across the nation. The Minister made the pledge during a meeting with Mr. Mohamed Malick Fall, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, at the Minister’s office in Ship […]
THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF DEFENCE H.E. MOHAMMED BADARU ABUBAKAR CON, mni HAD AUDIENCE WITH MR. MOHAMED MALICK FALL, THE UNITED NATION RESIDENT AND HUMANITARIAN COORDINATOR

THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF DEFENCE H.E. MOHAMMED BADARU ABUBAKAR CON, mni HAD AUDIENCE WITH MR. MOHAMED MALICK FALL, THE UNITED NATION RESIDENT AND HUMANITARIAN COORDINATOR ON TUESDAY, 29TH APRIL 2025IN HIS OFFICE, SHIP HOUSE ABUJA. THE DISCUSSION OF THE MEETING WAS CENTERED AROUND HOW NIGERIA WILL ENHANCE SUPPORT FOR UN HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS.
THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF DEFENCE H.E MOHAMMED BADARU ABUBAKAR CON MNI AND THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF STATE FOR DEFENCE H.E MUHAMMED BELLO MATAWALLE MON PAID AN OPERATIONAL VISIT TO BORNO STATE
THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF DEFENCE H.E MOHAMMED BADARU ABUBAKAR CON MNI AND THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF STATE FOR DEFENCE H.E MUHAMMED BELLO MATAWALLE MON PAID AN OPERATIONAL VISIT TO BORNO STATE TO SEE THE FRONTLINE TROOPS AND RUB MINDS WITH THE STATE GOVERNOR PROF.BABAGANA ZULUM. THE MINISTERS WERE ACCOMPANIED BY THE CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF […]
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE TO STRENGTHEN MILITARY COOPERATION WITH ISRAEL
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Ambassador Gabriel Tanimu Adudareaffirmed the Nigerian government’s commitment to enhancing military cooperation with the State of Israel during a recent courtesy visit from Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Ship House, Abuja. During their meeting, the two officials discussed strategies for bolstering […]