# Nigerian military disinformation and legal disputes > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nigerian-military-disinformation-and-legal-disputes > Updated: 2026-08-27T12:41:28.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. The Nigerian military has recently addressed the circulation of viral videos that threaten the reputation of its institutions and leadership. Initially, the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) launched legal action following the release of a video by Ruth Ogunleye. The video contained allegations against the NDA Commandant, Maj. Gen. Oluyemi Olatoye, concerning a dispute with a staff member. The academy described the claims as unverified attempts to damage the institution’s reputation. Subsequently, the Nigerian Defence Headquarters (DHQ) issued a debunking of a viral video purportedly showing Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, making partisan political statements. Major-General Samaila Uba, the Director of Defence Information, identified the footage as an “artificial intelligence-generated fabrication” intended to mislead the public and bring the Armed Forces into disrepute. The DHQ reaffirmed the military’s commitment to remaining a professional and apolitical institution. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-27: Nigeria Defence Headquarters debunks AI-generated video of CDS Nigeria's Defence Headquarters has declared a viral video of Chief of Defence Staff General Olufemi Oluyede making political statements as an AI-generated fake intended to damage the military's reputation. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-defence-headquarters-debunks-ai-generated-video-of-cds ### 2026-08-14: Nigerian Defence Academy initiates legal action over viral video The Nigerian Defence Academy has launched legal action over a viral video alleging disputes involving its Commandant, while cadets recently completed battlefield readiness exercises in Kachia. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigerian-defence-academy-initiates-legal-action-over-viral-video --- Cite as: Nigerian military disinformation and legal disputes. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/nigerian-military-disinformation-and-legal-disputes