Fresh details have emerged on why President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, relieved the nation’s Service Chiefs of their duties on Friday.
Military dismisses coup rumour, says cancellation of Independence parade not linked to coup
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed as false and misleading a report by an online publication alleging that the cancellation of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary was connected to an attempted military coup.
Army Chief speaks on military coup in Nigeria
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, stated that the Nigerian army remains committed to upholding the nation’s burgeoning democracy, which he asserts is here to stay.
Resurgence of coup d’états in Africa irk stakeholders
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Sept. 26, 2023 (NAN) The Nigerian Military, politicians and members of the academia have described the resurgence of military takeover of power in Africa as worrisome and a negative development.
Coup in Gabon as soldiers takeover power
Military officers in Gabon have appeared on national television in the country to to announce that they have toppled democracy.