Sifawa devt forum denounces allegations against former army chief Faruk Yahaya

The Sifawa Development Forum has publicly denounced allegations made against former Army Chief Faruk Yahaya.

The Sifawa Development Forum, a group focused on development issues, has issued a strong denouncement of allegations leveled against Faruk Yahaya, who previously served as Chief of Army Staff. This statement highlights the forum's position rejecting claims that could undermine Yahaya's legacy in the Nigerian military. No specific details on the nature of the allegations were provided in the announcement, but the forum's response underscores support for the former leader amid public discourse.

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News photo illustrating Bello Matawalle defending a naval officer in a clash with Nyesom Wike over disputed property, emphasizing tension and official confrontation.
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Matawalle defends naval officer in clash with Wike

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Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle has defended a naval officer involved in a clash with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike over a disputed property. Matawalle criticized Wike's approach to the young officer and claimed he ignored advice from service chiefs. The incident has drawn calls for respect toward armed forces personnel.

President Bola Tinubu has dismissed Nigeria's service chiefs, including Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa, and appointed new leaders amid swirling coup rumours. The changes include Air Vice Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke as the 23rd Chief of Air Staff and Rear Admiral Idi Abbas as the 25th Chief of Naval Staff, with General Oluyede named as the new CDS. The opposition African Democratic Congress has urged the president to explain the abrupt move.

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The Forum Musyawarah Kubro at Pondok Pesantren Lirboyo in Kediri has urged both sides in the Pengurus Besar Nahdlatul Ulama (PBNU) to reconcile through islah to end the internal conflict. PBNU General Chairman Yahya Cholil Staquf expressed his readiness to undergo examination on any accusations against him. This marks the third such meeting, highlighting deep concern over the organization's damaged reputation.

Nigeria's Deputy Senate President Barau I Jibrin has commended the Kano State Police Command for arresting three principal suspects in the gruesome murder of a woman and her six children in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters, Kano. The incident has drawn condemnations from former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and other officials. Authorities are calling for a thorough investigation.

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In the latest escalation of tensions within the NNPP and Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has called on Kano Governor Abba Yusuf to relinquish his position. Kwankwaso rejected defection rumors while reports suggest potential opposition realignments.

A former Chief of the Air Staff has advised Nigeria's newly appointed service chiefs to approach their roles with boldness and decisiveness. The call comes amid recent changes in military leadership.

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