₦airaland Forum

Oluwabash:
In Closed-Door Session, Ribadu Meets Hegseth, U.S. Defense Secretary at Pentagon

an engagement seen as crucial in stabilising U.S.–Nigeria security cooperation following former President Donald Trump’s recent threats to deploy American troops to Nigeria.

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The man is the president of the USA for Christ sake. What with all this former stunt sef

Mike dey bash the Nkpi steady but na Obi go suffer am for Reno hand. Make obi matter nor kee Reno one day ooooo.

odejimioflagos:
Wike is a political gladiator and his relationship with the judiciary is just a reflection of that. He knows how to play the game and that's what matters in politics.

Wike is not a gladiator. His action is capable of truncating our democracy.

Hankim:
He’s worried now because the terrorists are already in some part of Yoruba lands in Kwarra state. And they might recruit some radical Yoruba Muslims to easily over run all the southwest states fast.

Maybe he has discovered that his name is not in the list of ambassadors.

Lifestone:
Will CNN headline such a sensitive news even if they have access to it.
Both the individuals that leaked the news, the Editor that published it and the news outlet should be investigated and charged

Some people still believe CNN is a responsible news Network. CNN has done worse for your information. CNN that refused to call Oct 7 attack what is truly is. CNN that supported Iran in their quest to off Israel by platforming pro Hamas and anti Israel guests with soft ball questions.

Phoen1X:
Maybe we should give them the entire kwara state for peace to reign, legendhero, what do you say ?.

They already have Kwara state in their bag. Theyvolnated an emir in Ilorin many years ago.

princeade86:
And putin still never win d war because Ukraine still stands gidigba

The idea is to cause irreparable damage to ukraine. It is not and has never been about winning. Russia he the capacity to end this war tomorrow if they want but they would rather continue to send the message to Zelenskky. Next time before a Ukrainian leader goes to war he will think twice. This is a strategic war to send a message to others who might want to undermine the existence of Russia.

oz4real83:
What the SAN is saying is right if and only if everyone obeys and act within the constitution. Wike is a strong breaker of the constitution, he didn't come to equity with clean hands and shouldn't cry when he becomes a victim of the same thing . Will he even allow the governor of Rivers state who also has the power to inspect any land, to inspect his land?

Wike confiscated a big portion of land here in Port Harcourt for his supermarket business. Fubara went into and lock up the place but wike used federal might to drive everybody from the gate. Today, that supermarket is open for business unhindered. Sometimes when people call wike respect or of the law it gives me malaria.

Some of una hora just open mouth, waaaaaa, to say total rubbish. No sane person, I repeat, no sane person will support the commando movie your hero, wike, acted on that day. Kiss the truth make devil shame. Wike is a disgrace to common sense.

IbnB:
As much as I dislike Wike and his politics he is completely right this time around

But this is a fight he likely won't win, because his boss clearly lacks the balls to support him. Beyond the obvious face-off with the corrupt Nigerian military establishment, the issue is already turning into a north-versus-south conflict and the northerners have never really been comfortable with a man from the Niger Delta running Abuja, so there...

Please stop this ethnic colouration you are trying to bring into the matter. Is General Irabor a northerner, too? Wike goofed and he should be called out for it. The man whose land he stole at life camp is he a northerner? Abegiii

omoredia:
It is now clear that the Nigerian security structure is not there to secure Nigerians or protect this nation from external threats Instead, their objective is to uphold the existing internal power structure and safeguard the interests of influential individuals and groups.

The same political actors who call themselves civilians are the ones polarizing the system. We have more miliatry men guarding individuals than we have securing our borders against external aggression. In some cases the corrupt politicians use the same military and other security agencies to protect their loots. So, tell me, if that is the case why blame the military for doing what they do.

Iagos:
Fellow Nairalanders, the internet has been buzzing since this morning over the dramatic confrontation between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and soldiers at a property in Gaduwa, Abuja. Let me break down what really happened and analyze who was right.

WHAT HAPPENED

On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Minister Wike led FCTA officials to inspect a land in Gaduwa when armed soldiers blocked them from entering. The property is allegedly linked to former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo.

The confrontation got heated! The minister shouted, one officer told him "I will not shut up," and Wike called the soldier "a very big fool." The soldier kept repeating "I am not a fool sir, I am acting on orders."

WIKE'S POSITION

According to the FCT Minister:
- The property has NO valid title documents
- There are NO proper building approvals from FCTA
- Development Control officials were chased away by armed soldiers when they tried to enforce a stop-work order
- He had already directed that work should stop on the plot
- He spoke with the Chief of Defence Staff and Chief of Naval Staff who assured him the matter would be resolved amicably

Wike's question: "How can someone who held such high office not come to my office to explain his situation but instead use soldiers to intimidate people?"

THE SOLDIERS' POSITION

The military officers claimed:
- They were acting on orders (from the former Chief of Naval Staff)
- Everything was acquired legally
- One officer insisted he was "an officer with integrity"
- They refused to budge despite the minister's threats

WHO WAS RIGHT? MY ANALYSIS

On the Land Issue:
If truly no proper FCT documentation exists (as Wike claims), then the minister is right to enforce planning regulations. No one should be above the law, military or civilian. However, the soldiers claim everything was legal - so the truth depends on whether proper documentation exists.

On the Officer's Conduct:
This is where e shock me! Was the officer right to engage a minister like that?

MY HONEST ANSWER: NO!

Here's why:
1. The soldiers were taking orders from a FORMER Chief of Naval Staff (retired officer), not their current chain of command
2. They were blocking a serving civilian government minister from performing official duties
3. The confrontational manner (arguing back, refusing orders) violated military discipline
4. In a democracy, military must be subordinate to civilian authority

Yes, soldiers should follow orders, but these orders came from a retired official, not their current commanders. The proper thing would have been to respectfully state their position while deferring to civilian authority, or let current military leadership resolve the issue through proper channels.

THE BIG QUESTIONS FOR NAIRALAND:

1. Should a former Chief of Naval Staff be using soldiers to guard private property?
2. Is this not abuse of military privilege?
3. Why didn't the former CNS approach the FCT Minister's office officially if he had legitimate documents?
4. Should the soldier be dismissed for insubordination?
5. Who truly owns this land legally?

Some politicians are already calling for the soldier's dismissal. The CDS and CNS have promised to resolve the matter amicably.

What do you think, Nairalanders? Who was right? Should the soldier be punished or praised for standing his ground?

Drop your comments below!

CC: NLFPMOD

Your analyses is wrong. First, there's nothing like former in the military heirachy. In the eyes of the ones still serving AVM Gambo is their boss. Same applies to other retired generals. They s get the full complement of their office even in retirement. Secondly, the officer is a fine officer. He did no wrong. Wike crossed the line this afternoon. No one is above the law should not come from a man who bribes judges and behaves anyhow without recourse to the law. If wike has a problem with the land why did he not pass through proper channels to retrieve the land. He messed up big time. His thuggish attitude failed him this time around. Kudos to the young officer.

BBC is a bastion of FAKE NEWS. Thank God they were caught. Tell me, if it wasn't deliberate and mischievous why didn't the soulless cretins involved apologised in their resignation letter. Trump go continue to give all bad people sleepless nights.

I see wike allocating lands and doling cash to the judges in Abuja. I also see him filing backyard injunctions at Omotosho and other compromised judges court. He is yet to speak directly to the press or thru his leprous mouth piece, Lere, on this matter because his heart is still heavy from this inec sucker punch. I see him babbling later today to feign relevance. However, he will speak out loud later after assurances from his coterie of compromised judges.

Estaveo should start, always, Mr Maresca.

HgAkpobomeEr:
We can solve our problems without foreign interference.

.... Like we have solved it with a clueless Tinubu already. You better stop playing the ostrich when the reality in already in the open.

Quest7777:
Even if US supports Tinubu with Intelligence & Equipment like some people argue, he still lacks the will to fight Boko Haram.

Just like Buhari declared that "an Attack on Boko Haram is an Attack on the North", majority of Northerners are apólógists of BH. So any genuine fight against BH will amount to stepping on the toes of Northerners, which Tinubu lacks the will to do.

Yeah, many northerners, especially the politically exposed, are sympathetic to BH. Just like in Gaza, it is difficult to seperate Hamas terrorists from ordinary gazans/Palestinians.

Tinubu is a calamity to himself.

Tinubu is not a democrat....period.

This case is just one out of many unpatriotic Nigerians set up to fleece our country. Many have gone unannounced and our govt load millions in hard currency.

Same play book.
Pro apc protest is peaceful, any other protest is violent and must be stopped.

Namaster:
Fxuxck the PROTESTERS!

Many of them VOTED for the PDFile.
Many of them did NOT even vote!

They said Kamala Harris was NOT good enough.

Meanwhile, the question wasn't even whether Harris was good enough (she was!).

The question was:

Is Frump not BAD enough?

If a PDFile RAYPEEST with 34 FELONY CONVICTIONS vying for the highest office in your country doesn't spur you to vote for the other, FAR BETTER, candidate; then you need to fxuxck off.

There were DEMOCRATS who said they disagreed with Kamala Harris and Boden on certain issues and so could not "in good conscience" vote for Harris.

Some of them couldn't bring themselves to vote for a woman. Or a black woman.

Even till this moment, there are Democrats who keep saying that the Kamala Harris campaign did something wrong.

What is that something?!

Their protest is already TOO LATE.

The PDFile has ABSOLUTE powers!

He CONTROLS the Congress.
He CONTROLS the Supreme Court.
He CONTROLS the Military.
He CONTROLS the Media.
He CONTROLS the Billionaires.

Currently, America is running a NIGERIAN-STYLE of "democracy".

Right now, the ONLY difference between Nigeria and USA is that one is being controlled by a BLACK criminal while the other is being controlled by an ORANGE one.

America should enjoy their CALAMITY in silence.
I don't want to hear ANY beetcheing from them.

If you think kamala Harris was in the equation that means your case is beyond redemption. Someone who got into positions because she flirted her way up. Someone who can't answer simple questions and hold a meaningful conversation. Your case is bad, bro.
Meanwhile, the protest was a big flop. Payments stopped flowing so the protest died a natural death.

What tinubu is doing to the position will eventually hunt him and the apc in future. The pdp passes thru this road before and today they are at the recieving end. Lets wait and see how things role.

mrvitalis:
Remind me again what was Argentina's GDP growth when their president too over

And what's their GDP today?

If you say Argentina GDP that has grown is collapsing what would you say of Nigeria GDP that have lost over 50% under tinubu?

Abi is there another measure to measure economy than GDP?

You dey follow data boys argue?
They throw punches without data to back it up.imagine comparing the Argentina President to tinubu... nawa.

papiSNEH:
i know say them go find all means carve out small space for FIFA BOY...which one be most appearance again? and you are not the top scorer As him regular customer super eagle no qualify for last World cup e no see open play score, baba just dey pocket him penalty way ref dey dash am jeje...

Funny thing is Messi is a better team player than Ronaldo. Ronaldo chases individual honors while Messi on the other hand plays for the team. Ronaldo scores to create individual records but Messi support the whole team to win trophies. So, in essence, a team with a Messi may score just one goal and still win the match whereas a team with a Ronaldo may score 5 goals and still lost the match. One builds a team the other builds himself. Oya go sleep nuf lecture for today.

Wike will soon meet his match. Na time e go take stammerer go call him papa name.

Wike will eventually learn his lessons.
Some may day nothing will happen because wike has judges in his pocket... No problem. Someday the matter will drag to the point wike will be out of power and someone else m8ght use h9s connect to make the case a burden for wike. That's how these things work. Wike was governor for 8yrs he couldn't do anything about the matter. He calls others thieves and behave like a saint: only time shall time.
I support Tonye Cole on this. At some point someone needs to stand up to wike and teach him basic law lessons.

Tbh, I don't see this ending well for the defectees and the party, (APC). The defection is not organic in my opinion. But in all of this I blame the PDP for not working on their leadership issues till this day.
As for the APC we will know their strength when they leave the centre.

malali:
He is Nigerian, thats all that matters

Free Okey Nnorom
Free Palestine

He was paid to protest so let him enjoy his loot in peace please.

This country own bad ooooo. Nawa