Defence Minister Mohammad Badaru Abubakar assures that no soldier on lawful duty will be punished following the clash between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and soldiers in...
Nigeria’s problem is not a shortage of laws but a shortage of moral courage. It’s easy to defend legality; it’s harder to demand justice. The incident...
Ironically, the young military officer may lack the wealth and influence Wike commands but greatly cherish his integrity. Unlike Mr. Wike, who after completing two terms...
The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Gaduwa District in Abuja, was captured in a viral video showing Minister Wike questioning the officer’s...
The reaction from the Minister of Defence—apparently treating the episode as inconsequential—should be a wake-up call to President Tinubu. If a junior officer can risk defying...
Former Chief of Army Staff, General Tukur Yusuf Buratai (rtd.), has since reacted strongly, describing Wike’s action as a grave threat to national security. In a...
In a country where arrogance has become the language of public office, Yerima’s words struck a national chord. They exposed the rot in Nigeria’s leadership culture,...
But not this time. Wike stood there and did what the common man wish they could do. He looked that officer in the eye and drew...
A country that aspires to greatness and feels insulted when referred to as a disgraced nation must replace the culture of impunity with the discipline of...
The confrontation between Wike and Lt. Yerima was more than a disagreement over protocol; it was a clash between two value systems. On one hand, Wike...