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Reports of an alleged plot by some military personnel to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s administration have triggered outrage among Nigerians, with senior lawyers, civil society groups and retired generals warning against any attempt to subvert democracy. The Defence Headquarters also dismissed the reports, saying there was no coup-related detention or plan within the military. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Brigadier …

The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has stated that he is not afraid of losing the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar in the forthcoming 2027 general elections. Obi, during his recent visit to LEA Primary School, Kapwa, Abuja, also dismissed growing speculation that Atiku may hijack …

Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has reportedly accused her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, of domestic violence following the circulation of a disturbing video showing her in visible distress. In the viral clip, the actress is seen tearfully surrounded by several men alleged to be thugs linked to the senator. She was heard lamenting that she could no longer tolerate the situation, …

Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo, says the recent wave of defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) is a distraction from the country’s worsening economic hardship. Recently, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been hit by a gale of defections, with several prominent members, including governors and lawmakers, leaving the opposition party for the APC and the African Democratic Congress …

:What an Igbo man sees with his eyes closed, a Yoruba professor cannot see even with his eyes wide open,” says General TY Danjuma in a bold and controversial statement. According to him, “The only reason the Fulani and Hausa still love the Yorubas is because they are natural-born followers, always afraid to stand up for what they truly believe …

DHQ NEVER MENTIONED ANY COUP ATTEMPT   The attention of the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has been drawn to a false and misleading report by an online publication insinuating that the cancellation of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary was linked to an alleged attempted military coup. The report also made spurious references to the recent DHQ press release announcing the arrest …

The Nigerian Army officers who are currently in detention for allegedly planning a coup d’etat to overthrow President Bola Tinubu are attached to the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), SaharaReporters has gathered. ONSA is led by Nuhu Ribadu, a lawyer and retired police officer serving as National Security Adviser to President Tinubu. The staff in the office are …

The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, has debunked rumours of the arrest of 16 Nigerian Army officers over an alleged planned coup to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. An online publication had alleged that 16 army officers were arrested for plotting a coup against the President. However, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, Director of Defence Information, Abuja, in a statement on Sunday said: …

How suspected coup plotters planned to kill Tinubu, Shettima, other top officials – Premium Times Top intelligence sources have revealed how some disgruntled military officers allegedly planned a coup to overthrow President Bola Tinubu in a plot that security officials describe as one of the most audacious threats to Nigeria’s democracy. PREMIUM TIMES had reported how about 20 officers were …

At least sixteen senior military officers have been detained by the Nigerian Armed Forces over an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s government, top security sources confirmed Though the military publicly described the arrests as disciplinary actions linked to “failure in promotion examinations” and “career stagnation,” insiders revealed the officers were actually accused of plotting a coup d’état. The …