Category: Crime
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Religious Group Dismisses Bribery Claims Against Matawalle, Warns Against “Dangerous Misinformation”
The United Front for Religious Tolerance in Nigeria has dismissed as “false, misleading, and inflammatory” allegations circulating online that the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, attempted to bribe a United States official, warning that such claims risk undermining national stability and public trust. In a press statement signed by Barrister Okie…
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US Lawmaker: NADG Rubbishes Terror, Bribery Allegations Against Matawalle, Says Security Crisis Not One Man’s Fault
The National Alliance for Democratic Governance (NADG) has dismissed allegations linking the Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, to terrorism and bribery, describing them as unsubstantiated and warning against the growing influence of unverified claims in shaping public opinion on Nigeria’s security challenges. In a detailed press statement signed by its…
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Misplaced Blame, Missed Priorities: Why Targeting Matawalle Won’t Fix Nigeria’s Security Crisis
By James Ezema The recent call by a U.S.-based lawmaker, Kimberly Daniels, for the removal of Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has stirred predictable reactions across political and media spaces. Yet, beneath the headlines lies a more important question: is Nigeria’s deepening insecurity the failure of one man—or the consequence of entrenched…
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Security Boost: ALGON Partners Police to Tackle Insecurity Nationwide
In a renewed push to confront Nigeria’s security challenges, the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria has strengthened its partnership with the Nigeria Police Force, as its National President, Bello Lawal, led a high-level delegation to meet with the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, in Abuja. The high-profile meeting at the Force Headquarters signaled…
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Musa Challenges Graduates Of AFIT On Innovation And Technology
Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd) OFR has challenged the graduates of Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) to embrace innovation and technology in shaping the future of Nigeria’s defence and security sector. Musa gave the challenge during the institute’s 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Combined Convocation Ceremony for the award of…
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Defence Ministry Permanent Secretary Applauds MoD-HIP on HIV/AIDS, COVID-19 Response, Pledges Stronger Support
The Permanent Secretary of Nigeria’s Ministry of Defence, Mr. Richard Pheelangwah, has lauded the leadership and staff of the Ministry of Defence Health Implementation Programme (MoD-HIP) for their sustained dedication and professionalism in combating HIV/AIDS and other public health challenges, particularly among Armed Forces families. Pheelangwah gave the commendation during a familiarisation visit to the…
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Defence Ministry Pledges Enhanced Support For Nigerian Navy And Stronger Civil – Military collaboration
The Permanent Secretary, Nigeria’s Ministry of Defence, Mr. Richard Pheelangwah has reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to strengthening the operational capacity of the Nigerian Navy through enhanced support, improved readiness, and stronger Civil-Military collaboration. Mr Pheelangwah made this known during a familiarization visit to the Naval Headquarters on 17th March, 2026, where he commended the leadership…
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Musa Reiterates FG’s Commitment To Military’s Welfare
Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, (Rtd) has reiterated the Federal Government’s resolve to ensuring that the Military, as well as their families are well taken care of, so as to diligently carry on with their national task of securing the nation. The Minister opined this during an Inter-denominational Service held on…
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FG Remembers Families Of Fallen Heroes, Retired And Serving Personnels
As part of the activities marking the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration, the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Ministry of Defence, has organized a well-packaged programme for the families of serving, retired and fallen Officers in the three Services of the Nigerian Military. One of the event took place today Saturday, 10th January,…
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Yuletide: Police Airwing Reassures Nigerians of Robust Festive Security at Christmas, New Year
The Commissioner of Police, Police Airwing Department, CP Martins Nwogoh fdc, psc, mnips, has extended warm Yuletide goodwill to Nigerians while assuring the public of continued professional, intelligence-driven and rights-compliant policing throughout the festive season and beyond. In a press release signed by the Police Liaison Officer to the Commissioner of Police Airwing, DSP Usman…
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