Military Issues Stern Warning Against Calls for Coup Amid Economic Hardship

In response to social media discussions calling for a coup due to economic challenges, Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has issued a stern warning.  He emphasized that those advocating for a coup “do not love Nigeria” and stated that the Armed Forces are committed to protecting democracy. Speaking at the commissioning of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army entrance in Port Harcourt, General Musa urged citizens to be patient, support the government, and trust that the country will overcome its current difficulties.  He emphasized that democracy is crucial, and any attempt to undermine it is considered as the work of “evil people” who will face legal consequences. “Whoever is making that call (coup) does not love Nigeria. We want to make it very clear that the Armed Forces of Nigeria are here to protect democracy. We all want democracy and we do better under democracy,” he said. “And so we will continue to support democracy. And any of those ones that are calling for anything other than Democracy are evil people and I think they don’t mean well for Nigeria. “And they should be very careful because the law will come after them. We can see that with democracy a lot of things are happening in Nigeria. Yes we are going through trying periods, I mean in life nothing is hundred percent.” He emphasized that what is needed is for citizens to be patient and give their support to the government to succeed and put the enemies of state to shame. “Everybody goes through a trying period in life, and it is what you do with them. You can see the government putting efforts to ensure that we come out better. And it is when you go through difficulties and come out better you will really appreciate what it is to build a nation. And so we are going through our trying period, but I can assure Nigerians that it will get better. “All we need is for all of us to put our hands together to ensure that we defeat those enemies of the government, those enemies of this country that don’t want us to succeed. We will surely succeed and the Armed Forces are here to support the Government in ensuring that we develop, we succeed and to see that there is peace in Nigeria.”

Wike issues stern warning to property owners distorting Abuja masterplan

*Says, ‘Your houses must be demolished’ The new Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has issued a stern demolition ultimatum to property owners in Abuja who have contributed to the distortion of the city’s masterplan. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja shortly after his inauguration, Wike emphasized that structures erected in violation of the city’s planned layout would face demolition, regardless of the occupants’ stature. Wike, formerly the governor of Rivers State, left no room for ambiguity, asserting that anyone who has constructed buildings where such development was prohibited should anticipate the dismantling of their property. He made it clear that this directive applies universally, extending even to high-ranking officials like ministers and ambassadors. He stated, “Your house must go down.” The warning also extended to landholders who have encroached upon designated green spaces to erect structures. Wike firmly declared that these areas must be reclaimed, emphasizing the significance of preserving natural green spaces in the city’s landscape. He emphasized, “If you hate green, you must hate yourself,” indicating his uncompromising stance on preserving the city’s aesthetics. Wike’s unequivocal message highlights the urgency of adhering to the planned urban layout and the imperative of maintaining green spaces in Abuja. As the FCT Minister, Wike seems determined to enforce orderliness and curb unauthorized developments that mar the city’s architectural integrity and natural environment.