National

Defence Minister Backs Officer Over Wike Confrontation

Defence Minister Backs Officer Over Wike Confrontation

Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru has praised Lieutenant Yerima, the naval officer who stood up to the Minster of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike over disputed access to a parcel of land in Abuja.

The land allegedly belongs to the former Chief of Naval Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo.

MESSAGE us @ https://Wa.me/+2348072633727 / 08072633727 for business & brand promotion/relationship/partnership, Advert, PR, Publicity, Awareness, Interviews, Feature Stories, Press Release/Statement and any task related to Media…

Addressing journalists at a ministerial press briefing on the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Celebration held on Wednesday, at the National Defence College, Abuja, the Ministers said the Federal Government will defend and protect every member of the Armed Forces performing their lawful duties.

https://youtube.com/@dehonourables?si=ZJwWbyQJAybS5htG

“At the Ministry, and indeed within the Armed Forces, we will always protect our officers on lawful duties.

“We will always protect our officer. He has done well. We won’t allow anything happen to him.

“We are looking into this issue, and I assure you that any officer performing his duty legitimately will be fully protected”, he said.

Tijani Mariam

Recent Posts

FG Suspends Proposed 2027 WASSCE, NECO Fee Hike Amid Backlash

News Update THE Federal Government has suspended the recent hike of the fees for the…

44 minutes ago

Trucks: Dangote offers N500,000 reward for whistleblowers

Dangote Industries Limited has intensified efforts to combat illegal haulage activities involving its trucks by…

1 hour ago

Two Illegal Miners Arrested In Osun

THE federal government says intensified efforts to curb illegal mining nationwide have led to the…

4 hours ago

Know about Lt Felix Ademe Isaac, Army Officer who died during Oriire rescue operation

News Update The rescue operation, which led to the safe return of the abducted pupils…

21 hours ago

Osun Poll: Modakeke Agog Over Asalu’s Palliative, Cash For 3,000 APC Members To Boost Oyebamiji’s Victory

In a powerful demonstration of grassroots leadership and commitment to the welfare of the All…

1 day ago

A Continental Triumph: Why Ahmed Sajoh’s APRA Fellowship Matters for the Future of Public Service, By Gabriel Adesoji

The recent induction of Ahmed Ibrahim Sajoh as a Fellow of the African Public Relations…

2 days ago