Minister of State for Defence

Banditry Allegations : I’ve reported Defence Minister to NSA, Tinubu – Zamfara Governor

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  ZAMFARA State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has alleged that the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, is involved in the banditry plaguing the state. Governor Lawal revealed that both President Bola Tinubu and National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, are aware of Matawalle’s alleged ties to bandit groups operating in Zamfara. Lawal’s accusation follows a … Read more

Nigeria Has Made Democracy Expensive, We Must Review Our Budget – Obanikoro

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A former Minister of State for Defence, Sen. Musiliu Obanikoro has demanded a review of the budget of Senate and House of Representatives as a strategy to reduce cost of governance. Obanikoro lamented that democracy has become expensive. He stated this while speaking with newsmen in commemoration of Nigeria’s Democracy Day. He urged the government to make … Read more