Flight Lieutenant Akerele

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

‘They Can Resign At Anytime’ – Court Strikes Down 15-Year Mandatory Service Rule for Nigerian Soldiers

Sep 3, 2025.Sep 2, 2025. by Praise Ben

Tinubu Directs Security Agencies to Intensify Operations in Katsina State

Court Strikes Down 15-Year Mandatory Service Rule for Nigerian Soldiers Justice Subilim ruled soldiers can resign like other public servants. Air Force officer Akerele’s resignation upheld, arrest threats dismissed. The National Industrial Court in Abuja has nullified the law requiring members of the Nigerian Armed Forces to serve a minimum of 15 years before being … Read more