Army Dismisses Ex-Soldier’s Welfare Claims as False, Cites Indiscipline in Sack

Army Dismisses Ex-Soldier’s Welfare Claims as False, Cites Indiscipline in Sack

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigerian Army has responded to allegations made by a dismissed soldier, Ex-Lance Corporal Rotimi Olamilekan, popularly known as “Soja Boi,” describing his claims on welfare, remuneration and equipment provision as false and misleading. The Army said the interview, which has circulated widely on social and mainstream media, was sensationalised and capable of misinforming the public. According to a statement signed by the Acting Director Army […]

April 9, 2026 2

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APC Dismisses ADC Allegations, Accuses ADC’s David Mark Faction of Defying Court Orders

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected claims by a faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that President Bola Tinubu is weakening opposition parties, insisting the dispute stems from an internal leadership crisis already before the courts. At a press briefing in Abuja today, APC Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka and National Secretary Ajibola Basiru described the allegations as “false and misleading,” noting that Nigeria operates […]

April 4, 2026 10

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Defence Headquarters Dismisses Allegations of Poor Care for Injured Personnel

By Zainab Uzomah Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters has rejected claims made in a viral video alleging that military personnel wounded in action are being neglected by the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN). In a statement on Tuesday, Director of Defence Information Major General Samaila Uba said the video, released by Lucky Udu Studio, created a “misleading impression” of institutional indifference toward injured troops. He said the allegations were inaccurate and failed […]

January 28, 2026 13

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Nigerian Army Dismisses Mutiny Claims as ‘False Alarm’

By Zainab Uzomah The Nigerian Army has strongly rejected an online report alleging that soldiers are threatening mutiny over salaries and allowances, describing the publication as unfounded, misleading and a deliberate attempt to sow distrust within the ranks. In a statement signed by Colonel Appolonia Anele, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, and issued on Monday, the Army said the report by Sahara Reporters was based on “anonymous and unverifiable […]

January 20, 2026 18

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Nigerian Army Dismisses Report Claiming COAS Raised Alarm Over Pipeline Vandalism

By Zainab Uzomah The Nigerian Army has rejected a media report suggesting that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, raised concerns about rising pipeline vandalism during a recent visit to Port Harcourt. In a statement issued on Saturday,by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, the Army described the publication by Sahara Reporters — titled “Nigerian Army Chief Raises Alarm over Rising Pipeline Vandalism […]

January 13, 2026 22

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JUST IN: DSS Dismisses 115 Personnel in Ongoing Reform Drive

The Department of State Services (DSS) has announced the dismissal of 115 personnel as part of sweeping reforms within the agency. In a notice published on Tuesday, the secret police cautioned members of the public against conducting any official business with the affected individuals, emphasizing that they no longer represent the Service. The DSS also released the names and photographs of the dismissed officers on its official website. According to […]

November 5, 2025 20

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Edo: APC dismisses poll fraud, police recover stolen BVAS

Following the Peoples Democratic Party’s rejection of the results of the Edo governorship poll on Saturday, the All Progressives Congress warned the opposition party to reconsider its decision to contest the outcome of Saturday’s governorship election, saying it would be a sheer waste of time and resources. Senator Monday Okpebholo, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, was declared the winner of the tightly contested election on Sunday. The […]

September 25, 2024 75

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UPDATED: Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu’s N1bn suit against FG

Justice James Omotosho, of a Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, dismissed the Fundamental Human rights suit filed by the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu against the Federal Government. Kanu, in the suit, is seeking N1 billion in damages from the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Department of State Services, for alleged right violation. Kanu, in the suit, marked: FHC/CS/1633/2023, claimed that the […]

July 1, 2024 53

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JUST IN: Court dismisses Shaibu’s request to void Ighodalo’s candidacy

A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a lawsuit brought by the impeached deputy Governor of Edo State, Phillips Shaibu, seeking to nullify the February 22, governorship primary of the Peoples Democratic Party in the state. Asue Ighodalo was declared the winner of the party’s governorship primary election, which took place in Benin City. In his judgment, Justice James Omotosho on Monday stated that Shaibu did not have the legal standing […]

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