₦airaland Forum

Adamkeyj:
And you think the Nigerian Navy doesn't operate on land. Go to maidurguri ,zamafara,katsina, jos,kaduna, kano etc and see the navy running ops there not to talk of our boys in the armed forces and defense special force too . Navy operates both land and water. I just got back from operations in the north myself before been drafted to the Niger delta region . So for the records Navy are in the north for operations too .

It’s even written in the article that Theyve been very active in the counterinsurgency fight.

Richtaiwo:
God bless president Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR
God bless the Nigerian Armed Forces
God bless the Nigerian Navy
God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria
God bless SW SS NC NE and NW

Amen to this prayer! This event took place at Eko Atlantic.

The Eko Atlantic Tinubu envisioned to solve the Atlantic Ocean problem destroying VI.
Must be a full circle moment.

givedemwotowoto:
Dollarized politics will be over when Peter Obi becomes President, because he hates it with a passion.

That's why competent Nigerians don't like politics, and why they can't be elected unless they pledge loyalty to some tout with money.

All he has to do is make votes count, and reform the police and give stiff penalties for anyone paying people on election day, that's it. Not that difficult to end.

Votes will count and politicians will become responsible knowing the people they represent will be the voters.

You won't see Tinubu supporters make mouth again.

You'll still see one fool that will quote me to ask if it's easy to implement, just to downplay the level of incompetence of his leader.

You can spin all you like but this was the whole statement Wike made below. He said
1. Obi can’t handle pressure.
2. Cant make any reforms
Just wants to sit in the office and coast like he coasted throughout his tenure in Anambra. Built nothing just stole money, couldn’t even conduct LG elections. He’s the average sit and chop politician with zero vision or action.
Nigeria doesn’t need that.

More photos from the commemoration.

STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE

PRESIDENT TINUBU COMMENDS THE NAVY FOR SEVEN DECADES OF PROVIDING MARITIME SECURITY, COMMISSIONS THREE VESSELS

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Monday, commended the Nigerian Navy for its seven decades of commitment and sacrifice in safeguarding Nigeria's maritime domain and protecting the nation's economic interests.

He spoke at the 2026 International Fleet Review held at the Eko Atlantic Waterfront, Lagos, as part of events to commemorate the Navy’s 70th Anniversary.  President Tinubu also commissioned three Nigerian Naval vessels: NNS Oloibiri, NNS Mambila, and NNS Gurara.

As reviewing officer at the event, President Tinubu praised the Navy’s achievements in combating piracy, crude oil theft, illegal fishing, maritime smuggling, and other transnational crimes in the Gulf of Guinea.

He specifically lauded the Navy’s sustained efforts against crude oil theft and maritime criminality, noting that these operations have significantly boosted oil production, improved national revenue, and strengthened investor confidence in Nigeria’s maritime sector.

"Beyond the maritime domain, I also commend the Nigerian Navy for its contributions to counterterrorism and counterinsurgency operations across the country. The courage and professionalism demonstrated by the Special Boat Service in executing complex missions are truly commendable.

"More so, with the recent induction of the Nigerian Navy Marines into operational theatres, I am confident that even greater successes will be recorded. Indeed, the Nigerian Navy has become an indispensable pillar of both national and regional security,’’ the President said.

President Tinubu thanked friendly nations and foreign navies for attending the International Fleet Review, describing the event as a testament to growing international cooperation for maritime security and collective prosperity.

He noted that the Nigerian Navy has evolved into a formidable maritime force whose operational successes have significantly enhanced security within Nigeria’s territorial waters and contributed to regional and international maritime stability.

"Nigeria’s maritime domain, endowed with immense natural wealth, remains a vital pillar of our national economy, serving as a major source of foreign exchange and a critical artery for global trade. I commend the Nigerian Navy for its steadfast guardianship of this strategic space.

"Through the effective integration of surveillance systems, rapid response mechanisms and robust enforcement operations, you have successfully eradicated piracy in our waters and significantly curtailed crude oil theft and associated maritime crimes. These achievements have enhanced the security of our littoral communities and contributed to increased oil production, thereby supporting national economic growth.

"Your theme for this milestone event, 'Seven Decades of Operational Excellence,' is not merely a slogan, but a proven reality. As we look to the future, I am confident that the Nigerian Navy will sustain this momentum and continue to secure the maritime environment as a thriving engine of our blue economy,’’ he said.

President Tinubu further acknowledged the Navy’s collaboration with other security agencies, regional partners, and international allies in ensuring the Gulf of Guinea remains safer for commercial shipping and maritime activities.

He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening the Navy’s operational capabilities through continued investment in modern platforms, advanced technology, personnel welfare, training, and capacity development.

The President congratulated the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, officers, ratings, veterans, and families of Nigerian Navy personnel on this historic milestone, urging them to remain steadfast in their commitment to duty, patriotism, and service to the nation.

Vice Admiral Abbas noted that the Navy’s successes in recent years were made possible by strategic investments, policy support, and strong leadership from the President.

He highlighted that the acquisition of modern platforms, enhanced surveillance capabilities, and sustained collaboration among security agencies have significantly strengthened Nigeria’s maritime security architecture.

He added that these interventions have enabled the Nigerian Navy to intensify efforts against piracy, crude oil theft, illegal fishing, sea robbery, and other transnational maritime crimes within the Gulf of Guinea.

Dignitaries present included former Governor of Ogun State and Chairman, Senate Committee on Navy, Sen. Gbenga Daniel (representing the Senate President); Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Kwara State Governor and Chairman, Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq; Chairman, House Committee on Navy, Yusuf Gagdi; Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd); Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle; and National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.

Among other dignitaries were the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede; Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu; Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Kennedy Aneke; Chief of Defence Intelligence, Lieutenant General Emmanuel Parker Undiandeye; and Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu.

Chiefs of Naval Staff from other Gulf of Guinea countries—Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Benin, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea—as well as delegations from European countries and former Service Chiefs, also attended.

Bayo Onanuga

Special Adviser to the President

(Information & Strategy)

June 1, 2026

Source

This was a very interesting piece.

The funniest part was when he talked about Atiku will have 6 Remi Tinubus and 25 seyi Tinubus to spend his money on as his fortunes have dwindled.

I was gobsmacked!

This was a very interesting piece. The guardian news has a more detailed article on his statement.

The funniest part was when he talked about Atiku will have 5 remi Tinubus and 25 seyi Tinubus to spend his money on as his fortunes have dwindled.

I was gobsmacked!

She dressed in the ibo traditional outfit.
Very good.

The LP guys that won HOR seats in 2023 in Lagos. The eti osa and the oshodi isolo guy both lost their NDC primaries.

So they’re no more on the ballot. lol!

The NDC primaries has been the worst so far unfortunately. Fighting everywhere.
And they have been the loudest critics.

People have been lamenting on twitter.

FuglyGurl:
https://x.com/i/status/2058785632776839169

Seems naira landers didn’t hear that the SerahIbrahim, Obis closest ally has left him. This is because Mamapee (an ibo woman) joined obis campaign late last year and was complaining about how serah talks to people and worshipped by Obi inner circle.

According to a senior member that left the obidient group, Mamapee and Serah had a huge fight, just before obi left ADC. And obi sided Mamapee.
Serah was feeling some kind of way and felt it was because of her tribe. Anyways when they decamped to NDC, Serah was not informed. She was seriously helping to build OBi’s structure in ADC, even made a speech at the convention in Ibadan. They said obi was angry she made that speech.
Since the fallout, she has basically been excommunicated from the inner circle.
A week later she travelled out.

Obi could not even settle fight between 2 small girls, he took sides.

Nastrademus:
The courts would have deregistered ADC if Peter Obi was still there, tinubu is an old wizard and he knew the power of unity, he plants seed of discourse everywhere, devided the country on religious and tribal ground, because a united Nigeria is the end of their witchcraft

Is it Tinubu that made them not negotiate properly with people they met in the party or give them a sense of belonging?
Thats normal leadership skills. If you can’t even do that what are you trying to lead?

phemray:
And u think an NDC with aggressive supporters will not fight themselves dirty? U are joking, NDC fighting will be worse since Obi is not the owner of the party

They are already fighting in the NDC but not making it public.

Story on twitter from one of their top members that left is: Contestants for house of reps, senate, governors etc. bought their forms and paid millions as expected.
When returning the forms they are all now asked to pay 10million each (additional development fee) before they can be screened. There’s no guarantee you’ll get the ticket after the screening fee o.

Only people that pay this additional fee will be considered for the seat. They are grumbling and feeling scammed. They said Seriake Dickson na thief. They said it’s better they just tell them the ticket will go to the highest bidder or they should’ve added 10million extra to the initial fees for the forms.

Many of them are so disillusioned & cant speak out cos they support Obi.

Kachikwu has been ‘consensus-ing’ himself for a while now.
In the 2023 elections, he was also the consensus candidate for the ADC.

Seems these guys just came to hijack his property he was managing. These kind of people dt are the lord and master and proud of the parties they created will not give up even if you give them money. It’s like going to hijack AAC from Sowore & telling him he has no say any longer - someone Dts megalomaniac enough to always consensus himself.

I’m beginning to think elrufai deceived them to enter ADC true true, and then pretending to currently be under persecution. Cos dem no study Kachikwu before they went to his party? Dumbos.

ADC has announced their consensus candidate.

Seems Atiku might not even be on the ballot in January 2027.

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IsraeliAIRFORCE:
The image looks photoshopped or AI-generated.

It’s not photoshopped. He got a good reception in the White House. More pictures from channelstv.

Seunmsg please add these pictures to your post on the front page so more people see it.

DomPerignon:
This is why your Giringori should have at least contested the primaries in his mushroom NDC to show his popularity .

No be to dey do online poll for Nairaland.

The guy is an opportunist. Not a politician, not an administrator or manager, not too smart.

Sheuns:
There’s no difference between this primaries and that of APC in 2018. That’s how Buhari had hundreds of thousand of votes in the SS and SE and when elections came, it was all proven to be fabricated.

The SS & SE that were PDP strongholds in 2018?

Anyways, Elections is less than 10 months away.

This guy . I am beginning to like him.

Lithiumite:
The dynamics for 27 will be totally different drom 23,in the last election, atiku had fintiri behind him and also had the formidable pdp structure behind him......but right now he has been reduced to being a mere aspirant without much weight.

No gov,no nass member,no aso rock cabal,even in his new party,he is being deserted,obi amd MNK left,amaechi is being recalcitrant and standing up to him, tambuwal and sen lamido has withdrawn,David mark and aregbesola have gone cold.

Atiku is being stripped naked and majority of the northern elites don't support his ambition.....majority are more disposed to the south having its 8 years as the honourable thing to do after buhari's 8 yrs.

They don’t seem to know what is happening. APC has pretty much swallowed up PDP members.

Atiku does not have a party with governors anymore. And ADC has to have members in every ward like the PDP did for him to even get anything near 2023 elections.

tesseract:
1,6,25,100,124,158,300,4000,4026,7000...that how APC counts their votes....bunch of jokers...😂😂😂😂😂

Better to focus on the right things as an opposition party.
Get serious. Repeating the strategies of 2022 won’t work in 2026 to displace an incumbent.

Ogun state results:

Osifo got 195 votes in Adamawa state.

This is the highest votes I’ve seen for him and for the president too.

Melagros:
COMRADES, Tinubu is now rejoicing thinking all is over

lol, u guys still underestimate that guy. Rejoicing indeed. When he was planning these primaries did you know what he was doing? You are just seeing the result now. He’s already planning something else you still won’t see till the result is out.
Tinubu thinks long term.

I believe this primary is also to help the APC in 2031 when they’ll be voting for a new presidential candidate, so nobody blames delegates or Tinubu when they don’t clinch the ticket. The party will be able to move on faster without disintegrating.

I will go find pictures from edo primaries.

Governor Okphebolos ward in Esan Central:

This has been planned to mimic the general election.
I’m sure they’re practicing all their IT and ward to Abuja processes for the general election too.

These new parties have to prepare themselves for that without any practice.
They should’ve also done direct primaries instead of the consensus many of them are doing.

The international conference center, ICC, Abuja is wearing a new look ahead of the collation and official announcement of the APC presidential primaries results.

Kdon2:
Buhari pikin. 🤣 The cabal that almost stopped Tinubu but for the grace of God.

Everybody don gentle. Lessons have been learnt.

Oyinlomobambam:
This looks more like a campaign

Oh, it’s an extremely organised, testing of structure by the APC. The primaries were all at ward level. Over 8800 wards. It ensures they rally their members that registered at ward level to come out. They also ensured all their super star governors (including former PDP governors) went to vote at their wards, not their city capital or Abuja. This is to motivate and rally their bases.

The former governor in his trademark long cap, was seen on the queue voting in the APC presidential primaries in his ward in Ogun state.

All the wards in ogun state were full for the APC presidential primaries. People like Abu Abel carried the election on their heads.
He was just all over the place.

In kebbi state, the governor and current minister of budget voted in the APC presidential primary in their ward.