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Former Chief Of Army Staff Calls For Immediate Apology From Wike Over Naval Officer Incident.
Former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai (retd.), has warned that the recent confrontation between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and a Nigerian Navy officer in Abuja represents “a clear and present danger to national security.”....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement posted on his verified Facebook page on Tuesday, Buratai described Wike’s actions during the incident as “reckless” and said they “undermine the authority of the Commander-in-Chief and the integrity of the Armed Forces.”
The incident, which occurred at Plot 1946, Gaduwa District, Abuja, reportedly arose from a dispute over ownership and development rights of a property linked to a former Chief of Naval Staff. Wike, accompanied by senior officials of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), accused individuals at the site of engaging in “illegal construction.”
A viral video of the encounter shows Wike confronting a naval officer allegedly overseeing the property. The minister questioned the officer’s authority, stating, “Even if you are the Chief of Naval Staff, the law must be respected.” The officer, whose identity remains undisclosed by the Nigerian Navy, maintained that the property belonged to a former service chief and that military personnel were only providing security.
Buratai condemned the minister’s actions, emphasizing that such public confrontations with uniformed officers “strike at the core of Nigeria’s command and control structure” and could negatively affect discipline within the Armed Forces. He said, “A minister’s verbal assault on a military officer in uniform is an act of profound indiscipline that threatens our national security apparatus. This is not political theatre; it is a reckless endangerment of national order.”
The retired general further noted that Wike’s behavior disrespects the Commander-in-Chief, damages the morale of officers, and constitutes an unacceptable challenge to the Federal Government’s authority. He urged President Bola Tinubu to treat the incident as a national security concern requiring immediate attention, insisting that Wike “must tender an immediate and unequivocal public apology to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Armed Forces of Nigeria, and the officer whose honour was violated.”
Buratai concluded by stressing the importance of safeguarding the integrity of the Armed Forces, stating, “Our nation’s security must come first. It is time for decisive action, not politics of military bashing.”
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a historic breakthrough with the emergence of its first female pilot, Superintendent of Customs Nafisat Balogun, who recently earned a commercial multi-engine pilot licence in the United States.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The achievement was celebrated by the Nigeria Customs Technical Hangar Service, marking a significant step in the agency’s drive to strengthen its aviation capacity for surveillance, logistics, and anti-smuggling operations.
At a ceremony attended by senior officers, the Managing Director of the Customs Technical Hangar Service, retired Comptroller of Customs Capt. Kuhi Mbaya, described the development as a landmark moment for the service.
He said Balogun’s transition from cabin crew to certified commercial pilot represents a major breakthrough for the Customs aviation unit and highlights the agency’s commitment to professional growth and inclusivity.
He added that the milestone reflects expanding opportunities within the Service as it continues to integrate air assets into its enforcement and border monitoring operations.
Balogun expressed gratitude for the support she received, noting that her journey required dedication and resilience, while pledging to apply her new skills in advancing the Customs mandate with professionalism and discipline.
The development has been widely described within the Service as an inspiration for greater female participation in technical and specialised roles.
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Osun 2026: APC Candidate Oyebamiji Pledges Inclusive Governance For Non-Indigenes, Interest Groups.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has pledged to ensure inclusive governance by integrating non-indigenes and various interest groups if elected in the August 15, 2026 governorship election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said his administration would operate a structured system that promotes participation and representation of all segments of society in governance.
The pledge was conveyed by a former lawmaker and ex-Special Adviser on Civic Engagement, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, after he represented the candidate at an engagement with members of the Arewa community in Ibokun, Obokun Local Government Area.
Oyintiloye said the plan is aimed at strengthening the link between government and grassroots communities, ensuring public policies reflect citizens’ real needs.
He added that all groups would be actively involved in both policy formulation and implementation to drive development in the state.
Oyebamiji also promised continued engagement with farmers, traders, artisans, and non-indigene communities as key stakeholders in governance.
Responding, leaders of the Arewa community commended past inclusion efforts and pledged support for the APC candidate ahead of the election.
Barely a year after its inauguration in Akwa Ibom State, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been plunged into a deep factional crisis.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Multiple factions are now locked in a struggle for control of the party, leaving members uncertain about the legitimate leadership structure.
One faction is led by John Akpanudodehe, a former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), while another is headed by the embattled state chairman, Dick Duke.
Although the leader of a third faction could not be immediately confirmed, findings indicate that another group also exists within the party.
Sources further suggest that the Akpanudodehe-led faction is seeking to remove the current chairman through a recently held congress that has sparked controversy.
In response, Dick Duke convened a stakeholders’ meeting over the weekend, where he rejected the legitimacy of the said congress.
He said the party had formally written to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to distance itself from the exercise, citing a subsisting court order.
According to him, his tenure as state chairman is still valid until May, and any congress conducted before then would be unlawful.
Duke added that the party would only proceed with proper congresses after the expiration of his tenure and the resolution of legal issues, in line with due process.
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