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1. Security emergency: Army freezes retirement of officers
The Nigerian Army has temporarily suspended all statutory and voluntary retirements for certain categories of officers.
The decision follows the nationwide security emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu due to a surge in mass abductions and rising insecurity (over 600 cases recorded in November). The freeze is aimed at retaining experienced manpower and operational capacity while the Armed Forces expand.
Affected Officers: Include those who have reached the age ceiling for their rank, failed promotion/conversion boards three times, or completed 35 years of service.
2. ADC to Obi: Make up your mind now
Detail: This refers to the growing political tensions and realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections, specifically concerning former Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, and the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The ADC party, and other opposition figures like former VP Atiku Abubakar, are reportedly considering adopting a unified platform for 2027, with the ADC being proposed.
The call for Obi to "make up his mind" likely relates to a formal commitment to this coalition platform amidst internal party struggles and debates over the party's control and direction.
3. Five ambassadorial nominees haunted by controversies
President Tinubu's recently submitted list of ambassadorial nominees to the Senate has sparked significant controversy.
Controversial Nominees: While the article mentions "five," the most widely cited controversial nominees in the news include figures like former INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu, former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode, and former presidential aide Reno Omokri.
Controversy: The issues range from allegations of financial misconduct, questionable past public statements considered divisive, to concerns over their roles in the 2023 general elections. Critics argue their public personas may undermine Nigeria's diplomatic image.
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