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CSOs Fault Reported Exit of 386 Soldiers
The Conference of Civil Society for Peace, Security and National Development has said the news the three hundred and fifty-six (356) soldiers reported in some sections of the media to have formally exited from the Nigerian Army citing “loss of interest” as reason were persons who either retired due to age or other factors as well as few who had gotten other offers.
The CSOs in a statement signed by its conveners, Comr. Mike Msuaan and Mallam Adamu Kabir Matazu regretted that what is apparently a routine in the military and other disciplines could be twisted to give a negative impression of the Army adding that it was the handiwork of enemies of Nigeria who are bent on sabotaging the gains being made in the war against insurgency, banditry and other security challenges in the country.
According to the CSOs, it is curious that the instigators of the story failed to report that the military had just concluded recruitment of several young and patriotic citizens but maliciously reported about the exit of personnel most of whom have reached retirement ages in a ridiculous manner to further their campaign of calumny against the military and its heads.
“Our interest in ensuring a secured and peaceful society makes us pay particular attention in the operations of the military. This is why we speak out when we notice infractions on their part and when persons and organisations with ulterior motives make unsubstantiated allegations against them.
“That an issue as serious as over 300 soldiers willingly disengaging from service in one swoop for a particular reason would mean that there an alliance and yet no source was quoted in the story but horridly concluded that ‘loss of interest’ was occasioned by poor leadership leaves much to be desired.
“Our scrupulous findings have revealed that there is a lot of propaganda being sponsored against the military and if we fail to inform the public correctly as civil society organisations, then perhaps the security establishment may be surrendered to persons who see security as a business.
“The military like other services carry out recruitment on a yearly basis just as personnels that have either reached retirement ages or may have gotten other opportunities in other disciplines are allowed to go. This is not peculiar with the military; it is a universal norm that is applicable to every endeavour of human engagement. However, it was reported as if those exiting were doing so because they were dissatisfied with the conditions of service”, the statement noted.
The CSOs also urged the Federal Government to be alive to the antics of persons whose only duty is to malign the military and its chiefs in a bid to ensure their sack not minding the headway that is being made.
“Let it be known that our interest is not in who heads the various security outfits. Our interest is in the security and peace of the Nigerian society which should be paramount on the minds of all well-meaning citizens. The military is doing everything within the resources available to it to end insecurity and should be supported to achieve this all important task”, the CSOs added.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to maintain the status quo in a dispute over the party’s candidates emerging from the Benue State APC primaries for the 2027 general election.
The order was made on Thursday by Justice Inyang Ekwo during proceedings in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1429/2026, filed by Engr. Sesugh Akaagba and other aggrieved APC candidates from Benue State against the APC and INEC.
The plaintiffs had, through an ex parte motion filed on July 5, 2026, sought six interim reliefs, including an order restraining the APC from substituting its validly nominated candidates in Benue State through its June 29, 2026 correspondence, or any subsequent communication, to INEC, pending determination of the substantive suit.
They also sought an order compelling the APC to immediately transmit to INEC the names of candidates validly nominated during the primaries monitored by the electoral commission.
When the matter first came up on July 8, 2026, the court declined to grant the interim application immediately, directing both APC and INEC to appear and respond before any decision was taken. The matter was adjourned to July 16.
At Thursday’s proceedings, counsel representing the APC and INEC were present in court, while the plaintiffs were represented by Mohammed Ndarani, SAN, alongside his legal team.
In his ruling, Justice Ekwo held that since issues had been joined by the parties particularly with INEC now before the court, the defendants were required by law to preserve the subject matter of the litigation pending determination of the substantive suit.
When counsel to the plaintiffs urged the court to caution APC and INEC against taking any further action that could affect the disputed list of candidates, the judge responded that it was “not a matter of advice but of law,” stressing that the defendants were bound to maintain the status quo.
The court consequently restrained APC and INEC from taking any action capable of altering the disputed list of candidates pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit.
The defendants did not object to the restraining order.
At the commencement of proceedings, the court noted that all parties had voluntarily submitted to its jurisdiction by duly filing and exchanging their respective processes.
It held that there was no procedural or jurisdictional impediment to the expeditious determination of the substantive action, and directed that the matter be heard without further delay.
In furtherance of the objective of preserving the res and safeguarding the efficacy of the judicial process, the court ordered all parties to maintain the status quo pending the hearing and final determination of the substantive suit, restraining any act or omission capable of prejudicing the rights of the parties or rendering the proceedings nugatory.
The court further directed that INEC be served forthwith with the originating and all consequential processes.
The effect of the subsisting order is that INEC is restrained from tampering with the existing list of candidates pending final determination of the suit, and from receiving, recognising, or acting upon any purported substituted list of National Assembly candidates from Benue State submitted by the APC.
The matter was adjourned to July 21, 2026, for hearing of the substantive suit.
Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and former First Lady Patience Ibifaka Jonathan recently celebrated a significant family milestone as they attended the graduation ceremony of their son, Ariara Goodluck Jonathan, at Manchester Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom.
The proud parents joined family members and well-wishers to witness Ariara receive his degree, marking the successful completion of his academic programme. The occasion was filled with joy as the Jonathan family commemorated the achievement, highlighting the importance they place on education and personal development.
The graduation ceremony attracted warm congratulatory messages from friends, associates, and admirers, who wished the graduate continued success in his future endeavours.
The Following names joined the political family of Sen. Dr. George Akume today after leaving the sinking Alia ship .
Under the leadership of Barr. Emmanuel Jime .
The are ;
Chief Nelson Alapa
Douglas pepe SAN senatorial Aspirant zone A,
Engr Peter Ashiekaa
QS Clement Beetseh
Former commissioners
Joy Luga
Ann itodo
Barr martins Shaagee
Miss Dorcas
Prof Usar Joseh
Prof Cephas Tushima
Chief Patrick Idoko
Hon Patience Akor
Hon Fred Idoko
Hon Lawrence Ekpo Onoja Jnr
Hon Andrew Abah
Hon Agbo Innocent Ikwumonu
Hon Simon Omachoko
Hon David Egboja
Dr John Garba
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