T. Y. Danjuma

T. Y. Danjuma

military Nigeria

General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma, commonly known as T. Y. Danjuma, is a retired Nigerian Army general and politician. He played a significant role in Nigeria's military history, notably during the Nigerian Civil War. Following his military career, he became a prominent businessman and philanthropist, founding the Nigeria-based oil company South Atlantic Petroleum. Danjuma has been an influential figure in Nigerian politics and has often spoken on issues of national security and governance. His recent comments regarding the selective military engagement under former President Buhari have drawn attention, highlighting his concerns about fairness and accountability in Nigeria's security forces.

Born on Nov 09, 1938 (86 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
88,094
Power
191$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Nigeria 1 6.00 0.04% +0% 206,139,589 88,094 $448,000 191$
Totals 1 206,139,589 88,094 $448,000 191$
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Recent Mentions

Nigeria Nigeria: Gen. T.Y. Danjuma, Nigeria’s former Chief of Army Staff and Minister of Defense, confirmed that most of the terrorists are foreigners. 6

The Punch: Mindless horror on the Plateau

Nigeria Nigeria: When a person of the calibre of General T. Y. Danjuma, a man who is not known for flippancy, made such an accusation, it must be taken seriously. 6

The Punch: Nigeria pushing hungry youths towards revolution — Obasanjo