Did Babangida Tweet About a Possible Military Takeover?
On Friday afternoon, a post on X (formerly Twitter) went viral. This post, made by ‘Ibrahim B. Babangida’ with the username @General_Ibbro, mentioned a proposed military takeover and called for the federal government to come to the aid of Nigerians. The tweet read, “I am not in support of the proposed Military take over; but I will urge the FG to come into Nigerians aid before it finally turns into a pandemic.” In comments, some Nigerians expressed…
Read moreNigerian Army denies mass resignation claims, affirms soldiers’ right to resign
The Nigerian Army has addressed recent claims of mass resignations among its personnel, stating that soldiers and other staff are free to resign according to the established procedures in the Harmonized Terms and Conditions of Service. The Army refuted allegations that these resignations are due to systemic corruption, inadequate welfare, or low morale. In a statement released on Sunday, Director of Army Public Relations Onyema Nwachukwu labeled the claims as misleading and an attempt to create…
Read moreProtest against hardship turns violent in Nyanya, Abuja
The protest against economic hardship and hunger in Nyanya, Abuja, on Thursday, August 1, descended into violence when some individuals hijacked the demonstration, leading to clashes with the Nigerian Army. Initially, the protesters, who had gathered at Nyanya bridge, were peaceful, voicing their concerns about the country’s economic situation. However, tensions escalated when a faction began vandalizing public property, including street lights, and hurling stones at soldiers. Read also: Minister laments looting of Kano Tech Hub by…
Read moreNigerian lawmakers to create tribunal for insurance disputes, proposes N1trn as NEXIM’S capital base







