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Former Aide Alleges Tinubu’s Defence Minister Matawalle Bought Vehicles, Gave Cash To Wanted Terrorists, Hid Arrested Bandit Leader
Former Aide Alleges Tinubu’s Defence Minister Matawalle Bought Vehicles, Gave Cash To Wanted Terrorists, Hid Arrested Bandit Leader....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Matawalle was appointed Minister of State for Defence by President Bola Tinubu in August 2023.
A former Senior Special Assistant in the Zamfara State Government, Musa Muhammad Kamara, has accused Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence and former Zamfara governor, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, of buying vehicles, funding armed bandits, and shielding a notorious terrorist after his arrest.
Matawalle was appointed Minister of State for Defence by President Bola Tinubu in August 2023.
In a video obtained by SaharaReporters, Kamara, speaking in Hausa, detailed how vehicles and cash were allegedly distributed to wanted terror commanders including Kachalla Halilu, Bello Turji, and Ado Aleru during Matawalle’s tenure as governor.
Kamara said the allegations currently being debated in the media are “not false,” insisting that he personally handled some of the transactions.
He said, “Assalamu Alaikum Warahmatullahi Ta’ala Wabarakatuh. My name is Musa Muhammad Kamara, former SSA under the former Zamfara State Government of Dr. Bello Mutawalle of Maradun.
“This is the matter: there is a lot of talk, and even after the government changed, there was no place where it was said that I was dismissed or suspended until we left office. Now, I am seeing on the media that a petition is circulating against Malam Murtala Bello Assada, accusing him of insulting and defaming the Minister of Defence.”
“There are some clips I watched in which Malam Murtala Bello Assada was speaking. So, we see that there are accusations and counter-accusations. This thing is not false,” he said.
‘Vehicles Were Bought And Given To Bandit Leaders’
According to Kamara, vehicles were purchased under the instructions of the former governor and delivered to the notorious warlords.
“There is a clip I saw where the Mallam said that vehicles were bought. Wallahi, Summan Tallahi Billahi, vehicles were bought and distributed. Vehicles were given to Kachalla Halilu, Turji, Ado Aleru; those motorcycles were truly bought and given out.
“There is another clip I saw again recently that they were “settled”, given money. Truly. I, Musa Kamara, was among those who were given that settlement.”
He further alleged that large sums of money were disbursed to bandit groups across all 14 local government areas of Zamfara State.
“This bank settlement record shows all 14 local governments of Zamfara State and their names. There is none of them that did not receive ₦3 million. When the money was added, it totalled ₦42 million, and it entered my account as a settlement of ₦28,020. Each local government I know received its amount, and the money was also given to the youths.”
How A Terror Commander Was Allegedly Hidden After Arrest
Kamara also referenced a separate incident involving Haru Dole, a notorious terror leader said to possess “over 500 AK-47 rifles.”
He claimed Haru Dole was arrested at Gusau Hospital by security operatives and taken to Abuja.
“Malam Murtala also spoke in a clip about the arrest of Haru Dole. Haru Dole, one of the top bandits, who had 500 AK-47s. He was arrested by SCS at the Gwasso hospital. They arrested him and took him to Abuja, to the office of Illa Muradi.”
“From SCS, he was handed over to Illa Muradi’s office. Matawalle sent his aide, Dr. Bashir Maru, to the hospital to take the man and hide him, and that was done,” he alleged.
‘I Handled Purchase Of House Given To Bandit Leader, Turji’
The former SSA also stated that he personally handled the purchase and renovation of a house allegedly gifted to terror kingpin Bello Turji.
He said, “Malam Murtala also spoke about the house that was bought for Turji. Billahi, Allazi La Ilaha Illa Hu; a house was bought. I was the one who bought the house. Someone began building it but abandoned it. They came and said I should talk to his younger brother, and I saw a small man with an elephant statue in Fakai town. The house was bought, completed, and handed over.”
“These things we are seeing, some people are denying them, but everything that was done, I know. Even though I have no close relationship with Malam Murtala, some of these things are true,” he said.
₦88 Million For Cows Allegedly Diverted And Stolen
Kamara added that he was entrusted with ₦88 million to purchase cows meant for distribution to residents during Sallah.
He claimed the cows were bought and delivered, but many were later stolen or diverted.
“For example, Malam Murtala said cows were bought and stolen. Wallahi, Summatallahi, I, Musa, was given ₦88 million to give to Kachalla Halilu and Kachalla Turji. I took the money to them for buying cows. The cows were bought at ₦140,000, and we were given ₦50,000 each as logistics.
“He told us to use ₦10,000 each for transport when bringing the cows. The cows were bought under a contract; they were to be shared to the people of Zamfara State for Sallah.
“I delivered the cows. One of the owners of the cows stolen from him saw me. Alamm Bakaura followed with his cows from Tsatsa to Batsari, and he followed his cows. I called the governor and he told me to buy him his cows. I brought the cows to the Commissioner for Security during Abubakar Daura’s time. They said the cows were for a ceremony. They were taken to Ruƙayya in Maradun.
“Everyone who came forward received those cows. These things truly happened.”
I Will Go To Court; I Have Evidence
Kamara appealed to Malam Murtala Bello Assada, the whistleblower currently facing threats and petitions, to stand with him as a primary witness.
He said, “That is why I want to confirm that the allegations being made are true. I beg Malam Murtala Assada, for Allah’s sake, to support me as a primary witness because I will go to court and I will speak the truth; what I know, even what Malam Murtala does not know. I will come with my evidence and prove to the court what actually happened.
“I swear by Allah’s law, there are things that people do not know, and I will reveal them in court. The Mallam himself does not know some of them. I will say them because this has now reached the stage where justice must be done for the people.”
He insisted that the revelations are necessary to ensure justice for the people of Zamfara State.
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— Sahara Reporters (@SaharaReporters) December 12, 2025
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‘When I die, 25% of my wealth will go to my foundation’: Dangote gives out quarter of his wealth (Video)....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
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Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has pledged a quarter of his wealth to the Aliko Dangote Foundation, cementing his legacy as one of the continent’s most influential philanthropists.
Dangote announced in Lagos on Thursday during the launch of the Foundation’s new education initiative. He explained that his mother and three children had already signed off on the arrangement to ensure continuity should anything happen to him.
“My mother and my three children have already signed off on this deal should anything like death happen to me,” he said, underscoring the permanence of the commitment.
Dangote revealed plans for a ₦100bn investment in 2026 to support 155,009 learners across Nigeria.
He also pledged ₦590m annually to sustain the school for orphan girls in Maiduguri, promising that the support would continue “as long as the school remained in existence.”
Watch Dangote speak in the video below:
Aliko Dangote: When anything happens to me, or in the event of death, 25% of my wealth will go to my foundation pic.twitter.com/Oj0ebgf3ii
— TheCable (@thecableng) December 12, 2025
The Aliko Dangote Foundation, established years ago, has become one of Africa’s largest private charitable organisations. With this new commitment, Dangote is positioning education at the centre of his philanthropic vision.
The gesture could reshape access to learning opportunities for thousands of disadvantaged children, particularly in northern Nigeria.
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BREAKING NEWS: FCT Minister Wike’s Expulsion Final – Turaki Says, Confirms PDP In Talks With Jonathan, Peter Obi
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kabiru Tanimu Turaki (SAN), has stated that despite the expulsion of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and his loyalists from the party, he still regards the former Rivers State Governor as a friend.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Turaki, speaking in an interview on the Nigeria Right Now Show hosted by Dickson Iregbu, also disclosed that the PDP has constituted a formidable legal team to reclaim the mandates of the 16 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly who recently defected.
While stressing that he does not deny his friends, Turaki drew a firm line regarding Wike’s party status, noting that the decision of the party’s highest organ, the National Convention, is final.
He said: “For me, I honestly don’t like speaking about personalities. But the situation that we have found ourselves in now and relative to the question is such that I would have to take exceptions to that. Now, my friend and very good friend Barr Nyesom Wike…. He is my friend. I don’t deny my friends, he has been my colleague, he has been a very good friend but he is no longer a member of the PDP.”
He added that the expulsion can only be overturned by God, regretting that the expelled persons chose to “hallucinate and deceive others” over their exit.
“You can’t break the rules of the union and you continue to say you must be a member. Things are not done that way in a decent society. And PDP is a decent organisation,” he asserted.
Reacting to the mass defection of lawmakers in Rivers State, the Chairman confirmed the party’s immediate legal strategy to challenge the move.
He said: “We have raised a legal team to challenge the seat of the 16 members who defected last week in Rivers State.”
Regarding the defection of the Rivers and Osun State governors, Turaki admitted they have an “inalienable right” to leave the party but stressed the need for “moral considerations.”
He lamented that the PDP had done so much for them, adding that leaving the party with “ignominy and impunity” would make those in their new party “mindful of their character.”
Specifically addressing the crisis surrounding Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, Turaki accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of instigating the problem by using a serving Minister to destabilize the PDP.
He, however, expressed regret that Governor Fubara eventually sought refuge in the same party that caused the crisis.
The party chairman stressed that the exit of governors will not affect the party’s overall strength, which he said is drawn from the people.
He acknowledged past mistakes, saying: “We have learnt our lessons. We have made mistakes… This is a new sheriff in town. We will take the party back to the people.”
Turaki also disclosed that the party has gone to court to seek the reopening of the PDP’s sealed national secretariat.
On speculations regarding the 2027 presidential ticket and the possible return of former President Goodluck Jonathan or Peter Obi, Turaki maintained that the decision would be left to the people, though he confirmed he remains in touch with both leaders.
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I didn’t try to extort N150m from Minister Adelabu – Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church Primate Ayodele
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Friday denied allegations levelled against him by the Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, regarding an alleged attempt to extort him of N150 million.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
In an exclusive report by a media organisation, Adelabu petitioned the Department of State Services, DSS, accusing Primate Ayodele of asking him to purchase about 1,000 trumpets, which would cost up to N150 million.
The minister claimed that his refusal to heed the request prompted the prophet to prophesy that he would not become governor of Oyo State.
However, in a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele denied ever attempting to extort the minister of the said amount, explaining that he never asked him to send money apart from procuring the trumpets, which he said were for the minister’s good.
The cleric explained that the minister himself asked for the cost, and he provided a figure while asking Adelabu to send someone from his end to the market to confirm the prices of the instruments.
Ayodele stated that aside from Adelabu, two other persons, including his personal assistant, were pressurising him because the minister was showing serious desperation for the governorship seat in Oyo State.
According to Ayodele: “I didn’t ask Bayo Adelabu to bring money for prayers, I told him to ask someone from his end to go to the market and find out how much the said trumpet cost, while someone follows them from my end too. His personal assistant, himself, and the person he sent to me put me under so much pressure because he was desperate for governorship.”
“He was the one who sent someone to me to talk to me on his behalf. He went as far as saying he was willing to give anything to become the next governor of Oyo State, and the only thing I told him is to get the trumpets for his own good.”
Speaking further on their discussion, Primate Ayodele explained that he told Adelabu that they would not be willing to give him the governorship ticket, but that he could seek the mercy of God by buying the musical instruments—not necessarily for his church—which he refused. Beyond that, there was no other discussion.
“I told him that they won’t want to give him the governorship ticket, but if he wants it so bad, he should seek the mercy of God by buying the musical instruments for God, not even for my church, but he said he can’t do it, that’s all,” he said.
Primate Ayodele stated that for years he had spoken about Bayo Adelabu’s ambition and consistently maintained that it would take the grace of God for him to become governor of Oyo State. Therefore, he argued, it could not have been because the minister refused to yield, as he had never spoken to him until Adelabu sent people to him.
He said: “I have been talking about how he won’t be made governor of Oyo State for years; this is why he called me to seek solutions. I have never spoken to him before till he sent people to me and personally requested my spiritual help. I don’t make prophecies to make money, I am blessed already, and my subsequent prophecies after our discussion about his ambition aren’t because he failed to buy the musical instrument, it can never be.”
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