A rivalry has emerged between the Air Force and the Nigerian Army under the leadership of Muhammadu Buhari.

The entities involved

• Muhammadu Buhari →

  former President of Nigeria from 1983 to 1985 and 2015 to 2025 (born 1942–2025)

  • Muhammadu Buhari was presented with an agenda by PANDEF on November 6, 2026.Fri 12:07
  • EFCC is investigating fraud linked to Muhammadu Buhari's administration, alongside a motion seeking renegotiation of an air services agreement.Tue 20:27
• Nigerian Army →

  land warfare branch of Nigeria's military

  • The Nigerian Army conducted operations in Kebbi and Niger States, recovering millions of naira.Fri 19:10
  • Marwa urged the Nigerian Army to strengthen drug prevention efforts amid high drug-use prevalence in Lagos.Fri 13:39

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