Wike Under Fire As Defense Minister Backs Naval Officer Who Challenged Him Over Land

Afnews Editor

Nov 12, 2025

Defense Minister Mohammed Badaru has thrown his weight behind Lieutenant A.M. Yerima, the naval officer who stood up to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike over a disputed plot of land allegedly belonging to former Naval Chief Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo.

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Wike Under Fire As Defense Minister Backs Naval Officer Who Challenged Him Over Land

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