2027: Tinubu will win convincingly if allowed to complete reforms, says Matawalle
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will secure a convincing victory in the 2027 presidential...
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FG reaffirms support for indigenous military equipment makers
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting indigenous defence equipment manufacturers, while urging them to maintain high product quality and rigorous integrity checks,...
Digital Power: How Nigeria’s e-governance revolution is redefining public institutions across Africa
Nigeria’s agitation toward a fully digitized and citizen-focused public sector took a center stage yesterday at the international 4- Day Study Tour on e-Governance, Innovation...
Security is a collective responsibility, Matawalle tells Nigerians
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, has reiterated that safeguarding Nigeria’s security is a shared responsibility that requires the active participation of...
HURIWA dismisses NANS, Shinkafi’s calls for Matawalle’s sack, urges students to refocus on education
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has criticised recent demands by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) and a former governorship candidate...
ECOWAS Parliament honours Secretary-General, Somé ahead of retirement
The ECOWAS Parliament on Wednesday paid glowing tributes to its outgoing Secretary-General, Mr. K. Bertin Somé, as he prepares to retire from active service on...
West African women want ECOWAS to dismantle barriers to female political representation
Women leaders from across West Africa have called on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to take decisive action in removing long-standing structural...
Defence Ministry Permanent Secretary prioritises staff welfare, workplace improvement
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Mr. Richard Pheelangwa, has reaffirmed his commitment to building a more supportive and productive work environment for...
Vigilante Group of Nigeria offers to provide VIP protection after security aides withdrawal
The Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) has expressed readiness to take on specialised protective duties for high-profile individuals following President Bola Tinubu’s directive ordering the...
Richard Pheelangwa assumes duty as Permanent Secretary, Defence Ministry
The newly appointed Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Mr. Richard Pheelangwa, has officially assumed duty, describing his deployment to the ministry as “an honour, a...
Matawalle defends Badaru’s official trip to Dubai Airshow, assures Nigerians of continuity in Defence Ministry amid security concerns
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has dismissed growing public concerns over the absence of the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, at...
Nigeria showcases defence tech advancements at Dubai Airshow 2025
Nigeria has stepped onto the global aerospace stage with renewed confidence as the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, CON, mni, represented the country at...
Defence Minister condemns attack on Kebbi Girls’ School, orders immediate rescue of 25 abducted students
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has condemned the attack on Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS), Maga, in the...
FG moves to make Nigeria a producer of defence hardware
The Federal Government has announced plans to transform Nigeria from a mere consumer of defence equipment into a producer, leveraging local resources, talent, and industrial...
Kwankwasiya lawmakers reaffirm loyalty to NNPP, deny defection rumours
Members of the House of Representatives affiliated with the Kwankwasiya Movement have publicly reaffirmed their unwavering loyalty to the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), dismissing...
