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Inside Aso Rock: How Buhari’s Aides Allegedly Tried To Impose Lawan As APC Flagbearer.
According to Nivo News, a newly released biography on late former President Muhammadu Buhari has unveiled dramatic behind-the-scenes power struggles within the Presidential Villa, exposing alleged attempts by influential aides to manipulate his authority for political gain.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The revelations are contained in From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari, authored by Dr. Charles Omole and unveiled in Abuja on Monday. The book launch attracted several prominent figures, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Gambian President Adama Barrow.
The biography sheds light on a tense episode that reportedly unfolded on the eve of the 2022 All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primaries. It alleges that powerful figures within Buhari’s inner circle approached the heads of Nigeria’s key security agencies — the Inspector-General of Police, the Director-General of the Department of State Services, and the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency — claiming they were acting on presidential instructions to deploy security forces to ensure Ahmad Lawan emerged as the party’s consensus candidate.
However, the account states that then Inspector-General of Police, Alkali Baba, immediately questioned the authenticity of the directive and cautioned his counterparts against acting on it. The security chiefs subsequently sought a direct meeting with Buhari to clarify the matter.
During the meeting, the former president reportedly dismissed the claims, insisting he had issued no such instruction regarding the party convention. When informed that celebrations had already begun in Lawan’s neighbourhood based on the alleged endorsement, Buhari was said to have laughed, stressing that he had not anointed any aspirant.
The book quotes Buhari as maintaining that Nigerians should freely choose their leaders and that security agencies must remain neutral and uninvolved in partisan politics, a stance the author describes as consistent with his long-held resistance to politicising state institutions.
The biography also revisits the controversial 2018 removal of former DSS Director-General Lawal Daura by then Acting President Yemi Osinbajo. While Buhari declined to reverse the decision, the book notes that he believed doing so would undermine institutional order. It further claims that the move was significantly influenced by the former First Lady, Aisha Buhari, a detail the author says was not widely documented at the time.
In one of the most striking disclosures, the book recounts a family dispute that escalated into gunfire within the Presidential Villa, involving a police officer attached to the First Lady’s office. Buhari’s Chief Security Officer, Idris Abubakar, reportedly ordered the immediate arrest of the officer.
Investigations later revealed the involvement of members of the First Family, prompting Buhari to enforce strict discipline without regard for family ties. The book recounts that a nephew was ordered to leave the Villa, underscoring Buhari’s insistence that personal relationships would not excuse misconduct.
Dr. Omole concludes that these episodes challenge the perception of Buhari as a passive leader, portraying instead a man whose restraint was driven by principle and a desire to uphold institutional integrity, separating the individual from the myths that often defined his presidency.
Bamidele Kehinde, Director of Dynamic Ambassadors for Social Orientation Initiatives and the City Transformation Project, has expressed appreciation to the Federal Government of Nigeria for its efforts in securing the release of Pastor Benjamin Egbaji, who was reportedly held in detention in the Republic of Benin for over two years under difficult conditions.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Pastor Egbaji, a Nigerian cleric, was said to have endured harsh treatment during his detention, including prolonged confinement. His release followed a presidential pardon granted by the authorities in Benin Republic under President Patrice Talon.
Speaking on News Central TV, Dr. Kehinde praised the diplomatic efforts that led to the cleric’s freedom, describing the process as lengthy and challenging. He noted that significant progress was achieved after Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu was appointed Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.
He stated that although there was no personal connection or financial influence involved, the minister actively engaged Benin Republic authorities through diplomatic channels. According to him, her visit and negotiations played a key role in securing Pastor Egbaji’s release.
Dr. Kehinde also commended all individuals and institutions that contributed to the advocacy efforts, including Moses Eyo, Dickson Umu Unung, the Cross River State Government, CP Alobi Lawrence (rtd), Joseph Bisong Ayi, Blessing Harrison, Eze Sampson, and Rt. Hon. Legor Idagbo.
He said their combined efforts were instrumental in achieving the cleric’s freedom.
He added that while Egbaji’s release is a major relief, the cleric now faces the task of recovering and rebuilding his life after years of hardship. He called for continued support to help him reintegrate into society.
Dr. Kehinde also urged stronger government commitment to protecting Nigerian citizens abroad and enhancing diplomatic engagement across West Africa to prevent similar cases in the future.
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has provided an update on its ongoing nationwide recruitment exercise.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The board stated that 1,120,491 applications were successfully completed and processed, allowing candidates to proceed to the computer-based test (CBT) stage.
It also disclosed that 432,935 applications were left incomplete, while 360,923 applicants were disqualified during screening and shortlisting for failing to meet the required criteria.
In total, the recruitment exercise recorded over 1.8 million applications across the country.
The exercise covers agencies under the board, including the Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Federal Fire Service, and the Nigeria Correctional Service.
CDCFIB also released a breakdown of CBT performance, showing that 221,996 candidates scored between 0–40, 229,155 scored between 41–60, 278,543 scored between 61–80, while 142,697 scored between 81–100.
The recruitment process is now expected to move to the next stage, which includes physical screening and document verification. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with details of their screening venues, dates, and required documents.
The board reiterated that the entire process is free of charge and advised applicants to rely only on official communication channels for updates, warning against misinformation and unauthorized messages circulating online.
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed that its Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI conducted precise airstrikes in the Yuwe axis of the Sambisa Forest, resulting in the elimination of several terrorist elements on Monday.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, who noted that military operations in the North-East continue to maintain strong pressure on insurgent groups.
He explained that the operation was based on credible intelligence, supported by Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) activities, which identified active terrorist presence within fortified positions and underground hideouts.
According to him, NAF air platforms successfully engaged the targets using precision-guided munitions, destroying the structures, neutralising multiple terrorists, and dismantling key logistics facilities. This was later confirmed through battle damage assessments.
The statement added that sustained air operations have continued to weaken terrorist networks, disrupting their activities and forcing them into more defensive and unstable responses.
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, also reiterated the Air Force’s commitment to maintaining continuous, intelligence-driven operations aimed at completely neutralising terrorist threats.
He further assured that the NAF remains focused on protecting its personnel, safeguarding national security, and ensuring the safety of citizens, while continuing precision operations in line with strict rules of engagement to minimise civilian impact.
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