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Military Defies Court Verdict on 15-Year Compulsory Service Rule

Sep 6, 2025. by Kelvin Umoh

Industrial Court nullifies mandatory 15-year service before resignation. Defence insists rule stands until Armed Forces Act is amended. Case arose from Flight Lieutenant Akerele’s resignation dispute. The Nigerian military has dismissed a National Industrial Court ruling that struck down the rule requiring personnel to serve 15 years before resignation. Eko Hot Blog reports that Justice … Read more

Army Dismisses Soldiers Who Robbed Dangote Refinery

Apr 23, 2024. by Praise Ben

Nigerian Army dismisses two soldiers who robbed Dangote Refinery Soldiers found guilty of abandoning duty post and possessing materials without authorization. Contractor named Smart allegedly manipulated soldiers into committing theft. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Army has announced the dismissal of two soldiers, Corporal Innocent Joseph and Lance Corporal Jacob Gani, following an investigation … Read more