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We’ll go after advocates of coup, Military vows
By Francesca Hangeior
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has said those calling for coup d’etat are enemies of Nigeria, saying the law will catch up with them.
The military had earlier revealed that there were pressure from certain unnamed quarters for a takeover of government following the lingering insecurity in the country.
But Musa said the Armed Forces is on top of its game and will continue to do the needful in protecting democracy in the country.
He said this while fielding questions from newsmen shortly after he inaugurated the main entrance of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army and Officers Transit Accommodation, both at the Division Headquarters in Port Harcourt on Wednesday.
While admitting that the country was experiencing some challenges, he said coup calls are not the way to go because the nation achieves more and develops faster under a democracy.
The CDS said, “Whoever is making that call (coup) does not love Nigeria. We want to make it very clear that the Armed Forces of Nigeria are here to protect democracy.
“We all want democracy and we do better under democracy. And so we will continue to support democracy. And any of those ones that are calling for anything other than democracy are evil people and I think they don’t mean well for Nigeria.
“They should be very careful because the law will come after them. We can see that with democracy, a lot of things are happening in Nigeria. Yes, we are going through trying periods, I mean in life, nothing is hundred per cent.”
He emphasized that what is needed is for citizens to be patient and give their support to the government to succeed and put the enemies of state to shame, especially as the incumbent administration is doing its utmost to improve the economy and other challenges across the country.
He added, “Everybody goes through a trying period in life, and it is what you do with them. You can see the government putting efforts to ensure that we come out better.
“It is when you go through difficulties and come out better than you will really appreciate what it is to build a nation. And so, we are going through our trying period, but I can assure Nigerians that it will get better.
“All we need is for all of us to put our hands together to ensure that we defeat those enemies of the government, those enemies of this country that don’t want us to succeed.
“We will surely succeed and the Armed Forces are here to support the Government in ensuring that we develop, we succeed and to see that there is peace in Nigeria.”
Nollywood actor and comedian Ijoba Lande has made terrible disclosures about his troubled marriage, alleging that his wife has been unfaithful with multiple men, including powerful figures in the entertainment industry.
In a heartbreaking outburst, Lande claimed that his marriage has been in turmoil for months, with his wife allegedly engaging in extramarital affairs with at least 21 men in the industry. He further revealed that their intimacy had ceased for over eight months, fueling his suspicions.
The actor recalled a painful incident during his child’s naming ceremony when his wife’s male friend openly danced with her and even tapped her on the backside in front of guests.
“I have evidence, but if I mention their names, I might not make it home alive because powerful men are involved,” he lamented.
The Islamic police in Kano, Hisbah has nabbed Muslims seen eating and drinking publicly, as well as those selling food during Ramadan when Muslims are expected to fast from dawn until dusk.
According to the deputy commander of the Hisbah, Mujahid Aminudeen, twenty people have now been arrested for not fasting and five others for selling food. He further stated that the operations which began on Saturday, will stretch till the end of the month.
Aminudeen also stated that “we don’t concern ourselves with non-Muslims” and that any “disrespect” for Ramadan would not be condoned.
“It’s heart-breaking that in such a holy month meant for fasting, adult Muslims would be seen eating and drinking publicly. We won’t condone that and that’s why we went out to make arrests,” he said.
The Hisbah official revealed that all 25 arrested offenders had been charged in a Sharia court and would be punished accordingly.
He further highlighted that they sometimes get tip-offs when people are seen eating.
“We do get calls from people who are enraged after seeing people eating in public and we act fast by going to the area to make arrests.”
Last year, those arrested for not fasting were freed after promising to fast, while the relatives or guardians of some of them were summoned and ordered to monitor them to make sure they fast.
Those arrested this year were not so lucky as they will have to face the court.
Ramadan has a special significance in Islam. It is usually observed during daylight hours and lasts 29 or 30 days each year. This year, it is expected to end on Sunday 30 March.
GI’s Legal Corner
Sharia law was introduced to work alongside secular law in 12 of Nigeria’s northern states just a little more than two decades ago.
Under the Sharia Law, fasting during Ramadan is considered one of the Five Pillars of Islam and is obligatory for all Muslims who are physically and mentally capable. This ruling is based on Quran 2:183:
“O you who have believed, decreed upon you is fasting as it was decreed upon those before you that you may become righteous.”
It is also based on the Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad:
“Whoever does not fast (in Ramadan) without a valid excuse, will not be able to compensate for it, even if he fasts for the rest of his life.”
In Nigeria, the Sharia law ruling on fasting during Ramadan is widely observed by Muslims, particularly in the northern regions where Sharia law is more prevalent. Muslims in Nigeria are expected to refrain from eating and drinking from dawn to sunset during the month of Ramadan.
President Bola Tinubu has endorsed the provisional licenses for eleven new private universities in Nigeria.
The approvals were given at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held on Monday, 3rd March, 2025.
The approvals were granted based on President Tinubu’s commitment to expanding the frontiers of educational opportunities and infrastructures in the county.
Below is the full list of the universities granted provisional licenses and their locations.
1. New City University, Ayetoro Ogun State
2. University of Fortune, Igbotako, Ondo State
3. Eranova University, Mabushi
4. Minaret University, Ikirun, Osun Annex
5. Abubakar Toyin University, Oke-Agba, Kwara State
6. Southern Atlantic University Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
7. Lens University, ilemona, Kwara State
8. Monarch University, Iyesi-Ota, Ogun State
9. Tonnie Iredia University of Communication, Benin City
10. Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management, Lagos
11. Kevin Eze University, Mgbowo, Enugu State.
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