Bello Matawalle
Bello Matawalle is the Minister of State for Defence in Nigeria and a former governor of Zamfara State. He has recently been vocal in defending President Bola Tinubu's administration against criticism from opposition figures, condemning what he describes as reckless comments made by former officials and emphasizing the need for national unity and security.
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Dr. Bello Matawalle expressed strong confidence in President Tinubu's leadership and policy direction.
Tinubu set for convincing 2027 victory
Nigeria· 2026-01-31
Bello Matawalle is the Minister of State for Defence and the father of the nine children getting married.
Matawalle’s nine children to wed same day in AbujaNigeria· 2026-01-18
Bello Matawalle is preparing for a grand mass wedding ceremony for nine of his children in Abuja.
Morning Recap: Obasanjo shuns Atiku, S'Eagles win bronze, Matawalle’s nine-way wedding, other top storiesNigeria· 2026-01-18
Bello Matawalle is the Minister of Defense who called for calm among the residents following the kidnapping.
Nigeria : mobilisation « jour et nuit » pour retrouver 25 lycéennes enlevées à Kebbi, les tensions avec les Etats-Unis ravivées
France· 2025-11-19
Bello Matawalle was recognized for his role in addressing the security issues in the South-East zone.
Biafra Agitator's Fall From GraceNigeria· 2025-09-06
Bello Matawalle is a former governor and Minister of State for Defence who urged Lawal to join the All Progressives Congress.
Zamfara Gov Defection Plot: Matawalle, Lawal Face-OffNigeria· 2025-06-09
Bello Matawalle co-chaired the meeting alongside Mohammed Badaru.
FG moves against airspace violations by foreign aircraftsNigeria· 2025-05-27
The Ministry of Defence, headed by Mohammed Badaru and Bello Matawalle, has failed to contain escalating security threats.
Tinubu ministers’ mid-term scorecardNigeria· 2025-05-25
Bello Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defence, condoled with the family of the late Chief Imam and donated N5 million and foodstuffs.
Matawalle condoles family of slain Imam, donates N5m, foodstuffsNigeria· 2025-05-09
Bello Matawalle is the Minister of State for Defence accused of failing to address insecurity in Zamfara.
FG orders new strategy amid fresh attacks in Borno, BenueNigeria· 2025-05-08
Bello Matawalle is participating in a high-level security meeting to enhance Nigeria’s defence capabilities.
FG seals defence tech transfer deal with Chinese firmNigeria· 2025-05-06
Bello Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defence, lauded President Tinubu for his achievements in tackling terrorism and banditry.
8,000 terrorists, bandits killed under Tinubu – Defence ministerNigeria· 2025-05-06
Bello Matawalle is Nigeria's Minister of State for Defence who called for increased US support for Nigeria's security challenges.
Tinubu’s eight years of misery, famine and blood?Nigeria· 2025-05-04
Bello Matawalle defected from PDP to APC.
Oborevwori, other sitting governors who dumped one party for anotherNigeria· 2025-04-23
Bello Matawalle is the Minister of State for Defence mentioned in the context of banditry in Sokoto.
Citizen Shariff: Autocracy taking rootNigeria· 2025-04-22
Bello Matawalle is the Minister of State for Defence involved in security operations.
Security chiefs under fire over mass killingsNigeria· 2025-04-20
Defence Minister Bello Matawalle justified the emergency declaration along with others.
Tinubu’s hasty declaration of emergency in RiversNigeria· 2025-03-20
Bello Matawalle has been criticized for justifying President Bola Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers State.
Zamfara PDP slams Matawalle for justifying Rivers emergency ruleNigeria· 2025-03-19
Bello Matawalle has expressed his strong support for President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State.
Defence minister justifies emergency rule in Rivers, blames FubaraNigeria· 2025-03-19Bello Matawalle is the Minister of State for Defence who claimed that Nigeria had begun exporting weapons to other African countries.
Nigeria imported N520bn weapons in 2024 – ReportNigeria· 2025-03-17The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, has faulted the recent comments by a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Dr Babachir Lawal.
Tinubu has made commendable strides in governanceNigeria· 2025-02-17
The Minister of State for Defence, Matawalle, asked Nigeria to assert its position on the global stage.
FG blows hot, weighs response as embassy battles to deflect criticismNigeria· 2025-02-15
Bello Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defence, expressed deep disappointment over Canada's visa denial to Nigerian military officials.
Matawalle slams Canada over military chiefs visa denial, calls for probe – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-02-14
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, had responded to recent criticisms from some political figures.
Northern ministers get marching orders to defend President as opposition growsNigeria· 2025-02-09
