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Military condemns unfounded report, vows to investigate dismissed officer over impersonation
The Headquarters of Training and Doctrine Command, Nigerian Army (TRADOC NA), has responded to a publication an it described as unfounded allegation published by a media platform.
The report alleged that TRADOC NA officers conspired to arrest and detain a civilian on the “orders of the Commander” over suspicion that the civilian intended to defraud a food vendor, who was both his girlfriend and business partner.
In a release by the Deputy Director of Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, TRADOC NA typically avoids engaging with such baseless claims, but said, it became necessary to clarify this misinformation, which seeks to tarnish the integrity of the command, its leadership, and its personnel.
Lieutenant Colonel Uba further stated that it is important to clarify the incident involving Miss Lynda Moses, a food vendor at the TRADOC Officers’ Mess, and Mr. Deekae Sunday Kiaka, a dismissed Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel.
According to the statement, an investigation revealed that Miss Moses had reported a case of theft to the Military Police (MP) at the Minna Military Cantonment in September 2024. She accused Mr. Kiaka of fraudulently withdrawing one million, one hundred thousand naira from her First Bank account.
After receiving the complaint, the MP arrested the suspect on 6 October 2024, as the offence had occurred within the Minna Cantonment when Mr. Kiaka visited Miss Moses at her place of business.
The investigation further revealed that Mr. Kiaka had been dismissed from the NAF for a similar fraudulent act and had been impersonating a serving Sergeant.
“Mr. Kiaka admitted that on 25 September 2024, he visited Miss Moses at the TRADOC Officers’ Mess and borrowed her phone to play a game while she attended to her customers,” the statement reads.
Lieutenant Colonel Uba also explained that during questioning, Mr. Kiaka requested that the case be settled within the MP office in Minna Military Cantonment and not handed over to the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).
He provided a written commitment to repay the stolen money and was instructed to provide a surety. Mr. Kiaka then used his phone to contact another fiancée, Miss Chinwendu Nnadozie, a reporter for Daily Independent in Niger State.
“When Miss Nnadozie was invited to the MP office, she introduced herself as Mr. Kiaka’s fiancée and agreed to serve as his surety. This revealed that Mr. Kiaka had been engaged in deceptive relationships, promising marriage to both Miss Moses and Miss Nnadozie,” Uba stated.
The allegations represent a calculated attempt by a known fraudster to damage the reputation of TRADOC NA and its leadership.
“TRADOC NA expected Independent Nigeria to verify its claims thoroughly before publication, adhering to journalistic ethics. Such unprofessional behavior undermines the credibility of the journalism profession.
“Once the Military Police completes its investigation, the case will be handed over to the Police for potential prosecution.”
Lieutenant Colonel Uba reaffirming that TRADOC NA remains committed to ensuring security, peace, and development in Nigeria. All personnel are encouraged to maintain discipline and uphold their unwavering commitment to the command’s objectives.
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has lost its quest to remove the ally of Chief Nyesom Wike as the Supreme Court of Nigeria in the early hours of Friday affirmed Senator Samuel Anyanwu as the National Secretary.
Anyanwn who was planted by Wike as the National Secretary of the PDP has been engrossed in legal battle as Wike, the former governor of Rivers State and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT is now loyal to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.
In a unanimous judgment, the five member panel averred that the matters bordering on the leadership or membership of a political party is its internal affair and should not be the business of a Court, hence, the Court has washed off its hands in PDP affairs.
The court proceeded to set aside the decision of Appeal Court, Enugu Division which on 20 December 2024 affirmed the removal of Anyanwu by a Federal High Court in Enugu.
The Apex Court held the Federal High Court lacked jurisdiction to have heard the matter instituted by Aniagwu Emmanuel.
Anyanwu contested for Imo State Governorship on the platform of PDP in 2023, but failed to secure victory.
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Emergency Rule in Rivers: Senators Dickson, Abaribe, Tambuwal walk out of Senate Chambers in protest
As the Nigerian Senate approved the emergency rule declared in Rivers by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senators Seriake Dickson, Enyinnaya Abaribe and Aminu Waziri Tambuwal walked out of Chambers in protest of Senate’s position.
Seriake Dickson representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District (PDP), Enyinnaya Abaribe representing Abia South Senatorial District (APGA) and Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal representing Sokoto South Senatorial District (PDP) were unhappy over the declaration of emergency that suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara out of office.
Senators Seriake Dickson and Aminu Tambuwal who was also a former Speaker of the House of Representatives are lawyers and said, the declaration was unconstitutional and would not have their support.
Notwithstanding, their objections, the Senate presided by the Senate President, Godswill Obot Akpabio through a voice vote overwhelmingly supported the president’s move, shutting down an open debate on the matter.
Senator Dickson expressed his gratitude to colleagues who supported his stance and acknowledged the presidency’s modifications to the original declaration. However, he emphasized that the introduced oversight mechanisms did not address the core constitutional concerns.
Dickson also criticized Senate President Godswill Akpabio, accusing him of attempting to silence opposition. “The Senate is a meeting of equals, and no lawmaker should be censored for speaking on national issues,” he stated.
The walkout by the three senators highlights the deepening divisions within the Nigerian Senate and raises concerns about the implications of the state of emergency on the country’s democratic institutions.
Rugby School Nigeria, the newest international school of the esteemed Rugby School Group, is set to open in September 2025 in Eko Atlantic City, Lagos.
To celebrate this significant milestone, an exclusive launch event was held at the British Deputy High Commissioner’s residence in Lagos, attracting over 100 distinguished guests and key stakeholders from the education, government, business sectors, and diplomatic communities.
At the official launch event on March 19, 2025, the British Deputy High Commissioner, Mr Jonny Baxter highlighted the significance of Rugby School Nigeria stating:
“Rugby School Nigeria exemplifies one of the best of UK-Nigeria collaborations, bringing another world-class British education institution to the heart of Lagos. Situated in the dynamic Eko Atlantic City, a symbol of Nigeria’s ambition and innovation, this school is poised to further shape future leaders in a rapidly evolving global landscape.”
Rugby School Nigeria will initially open its doors for Sixth Form students (ages 16-18) in September 2025, with boarding facilities set to be available from September 2026. The Senior School (ages 11-16) will launch in September 2026, offering a broad and engaging curriculum that prepares students for IGCSEs and future academic success.
Founding Principal of Rugby School Nigeria, Dr Adam England expressed his enthusiasm:
“Rugby School Nigeria will offer an exceptional education that nurtures both intellectual growth and character development guided by the Rugby School ‘Whole Person, Whole Point’ philosophy. Students will benefit from a comprehensive A-Level programme, preparing them for top universities worldwide, alongside the Rugby 360 programme, which fosters leadership, community engagement, and personal development.
Our state-of-the-art facilities will include science labs, creative arts spaces, and world-class sporting facilities.”
Founded in 1567, Rugby School is one of the world’s most prestigious UK boarding schools, renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and character development. With established sister schools in Thailand, Japan, and now Nigeria, Rugby School continues to expand its global impact, offering transformative educational experiences to students worldwide.
Dr England added, “We are excited by the substantial interest we have already received, with numerous parents’ meetings taking place daily at our offices.”
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