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Dismissal of Lance Corporal Olamilekan who appeared on Honest Bunch podcast followed due process – Army

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The Nigerian Army has clarified that the dismissal of Lance Corporal Rotimi Olamilekan, popularly known as “Soja Boi,” was due to serious disciplinary breaches and not for expressing opinions about political leadership.

In a statement issued by spokesperson Apollonia Anele, the Army said the dismissal followed due process in line with military laws and regulations. Anele explained that Olamilekan’s actions violated established rules, including the Armed Forces Social Media Policy. She cited offences such as unauthorised media appearances, commercialisation of military identity, partisan content creation, and misuse of military uniform.

Olamilekan had previously made claims in an interview alleging poor welfare conditions for soldiers, including assertions that personnel receive no additional benefits beyond basic salary and are required to purchase their own uniforms and protective equipment.

The Army strongly refuted these claims, describing them as “false, baseless, and clearly intended to misinform and generate unwarranted sympathy.”

According to Anele, the Nigerian Army operates a structured and transparent remuneration system guided by the Manual of Financial Administration for Armed Forces of Nigeria (MAFA), where salaries are determined by rank and years of service.

She added that personnel receive various allowances, including uniform allowances, which are paid directly into their accounts. Soldiers deployed on operations are also entitled to additional benefits such as Ration Cash Allowance, Habit Allowance, and operational allowances.

Anele highlighted that troops serving in operational theatres, including Operation HADIN KAI in the North East, receive mission-specific entitlements aimed at supporting their welfare and effectiveness.

Addressing claims about equipment, the Army stated that it is responsible for providing uniforms, protective gear, arms, and ammunition through established logistics systems managed by dedicated ordnance units.

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She noted that while some personnel may choose to supplement issued kits for personal comfort, such actions are voluntary and do not indicate any systemic failure. The Army emphasised that no soldier is deployed without appropriate protective equipment and warned that claims suggesting otherwise are not only false but could undermine public confidence and troop morale.

Reaffirming its stance, the Nigerian Army stated its commitment to discipline, accountability, and the welfare of its personnel, urging the public to disregard what it described as misleading allegations.

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Public officers are stealing Nigeria’s money every minute – EFCC boss

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The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, says public officers steal funds every minute.

Olukoyede spoke in Abuja on Thursday at the 80th birthday celebration of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Kanu Agabi.

He stated that the anti-graft agency receives over 20,000 corruption petitions every year, describing the scale of the theft detailed in many cases as shocking.

“I receive over 20,000 petitions in a year in respect to public corruption, all terrible. What is going on? Like every minute, public officers take money, and if you go through some of our case files you will weep.

“The way people take national resources and Nigerians are victims of these fraudulent activities. And we must come together for once in our lifetime and say no to the activities of some of our leaders,” Olukoyede said.

The EFCC boss noted that some public officers assume office with less than ₦100,000 in their accounts, but within three years, the agency traces millions of dollars to them.

He added that some individuals acquire hundreds of houses while in office, warning that corruption is crippling the nation.

Olukoyede stressed that public officers must be held accountable for their time in office, emphasizing that transparency must remain the guiding standard in public service.

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VIDEO: Police identify officer in viral video saying Obi can never be President

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The Lagos State Police Command has arrested an officer who appeared in a viral video making inappropriate remarks about Peter Obi and Igbo people while travelling on public transport.

The officer who has been identified as INSP. Osumah Frank, was filmed saying Obi or any Igbo person can never become President of Nigeria.

In a statement released today September 25, the command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola said the command has commenced appropriate disciplinary action against the officer in line with established regulations of the Nigeria Police Force.

Abimbola stated that the statements made by the officer were made in his personal capacity and do not represent the position, views or official disposition of the Lagos State Police Command or the Nigeria Police Force.

She added that the State Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, has reiterated the position of the command that all its personnel are expected to maintain professionalism, civility, discipline and respect for members of the public at all times. She further reaffirmed that wearing the Police uniform comes with a responsibility to uphold the dignity and integrity of the Force, and that the Command will not condone any conduct capable of bringing the Force into disrepute or undermining public confidence in the Police.

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Court rejects suit seeking fresh police investigation into late singer Mohbad’s death

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to compel the Nigeria Police Force to conduct a fresh investigation into the death of Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.

Justice James Omotosho dismissed the case filed by the Registered Trustees of Break the Silence Foundation in a judgment delivered on Thursday, ruling that the foundation lacked the legal capacity to institute the suit.

The judge also described the application as speculative and lacking sufficient merit, noting that the foundation failed to produce the original police investigation report to support its claim that the earlier investigation was inadequate.

Justice Omotosho further cautioned lawyers handling ongoing cases against discussing matters before the court during media interviews or on social media, describing such conduct as professional misconduct.

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