The online celebration surrounding the marriage of viral Nigerian naval officer, Lieutenant A.M. Yerima, has taken a new turn. A young Nigerian man has publicly congratulated the officer and, in doing so, mentioned the alleged name of his beautiful wife for the first time in a trending social media post.
Social Media User Reveals Bride's Name
The statement was made on Monday, December 1, 2025, just hours after it was confirmed that the officer had held a marriage ceremony with his wife in Kaduna State. The man, using the X (formerly Twitter) handle @HonAbdullahiM12, shared a post that quickly captured public attention.
In his message, he wrote: "Congratulations to Lieutenant A.M. Yerima and his beautiful bride Khadija, who just celebrated their wedding in Kaduna!" He followed the announcement with a prayer for the couple, stating, "May Allah grant them a peaceful, joyful, and blessed marriage."
Public Reactions Pour In For The Couple
The revelation of the name Khadija as Lt. Yerima's wife has fueled further online discussions about the couple. Social media users who came across the officer's photos with his wife have continued to flood the internet with congratulatory messages and prayers.
User @inshahejaz47876 prayed: "May Allah keep His blessings and protection over you throughout this beautiful journey of life. Congratulations on your marriage! Ameen." Another user, @Hazafaresources, noted: "Masha'Allah, what a radiant duo! Lt. Yerima & Khadija, may your union be as strong as your smiles and twice as blessed. Congrats."
Some comments also included light-hearted observations and well-wishes for a prosperous future. User @natureess shared: "Nepo children with good privilege should always bring more responsible children to the world so the opportunity they got won't be wasted. Congratulations officer."
Context of the Viral Phenomenon
This development follows the initial viral spread of photos and a video showing Lt. Yerima with his wife at their wedding in Kaduna. The video, which shows the officer sitting close to his bride with an elderly woman between them, sparked widespread admiration for the couple's appearance and the officer's dignified posture.
Legit.ng had previously confirmed the wedding event and published related stories, including one where a lady reacted to the photos, pointing out something unusual about Yerima's folded hands. The media house has reached out to the man who mentioned the officer's wife's name for additional comments but has not yet received a response.
The ongoing trend highlights the public's fascination with the personal lives of figures who capture the national imagination, turning a private celebration into a subject of widespread public discourse and goodwill.
