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On October 18, 2025, it was reported in the media that some military officers ranging in rank from Captain to Brigadier General were arrested by the Defence Intelligence Agency for allegedly holding secret meetings to topple the government. The online news medium also linked the cancellation of the October 1 Independence Day parade to the […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Defence Headquarters (DHQs) on Monday said personnel indicted after investigations into alleged misconduct by some military officers, which uncovered claims of a plot to overthrow the government, will be arraigned before an appropriate military military court. Security and military sources familiar with the matter said President Bola Tinubu had expressed confidence in the military […]
Continue ReadingIn a broadcast, a group of military officers led by General Denis N’Canha announced they had taken “total control” of the country. This follows after an earlier arrest of President Umaro Sissoco Embaló on Wednesday afternoon. Mr. N’Canha said the “High Military Command for the Restoration of Order, “composed of all branches of the armed forces, […]
Continue ReadingFrom last week, continues the narrative of what transpired after the death of Gen Abacha and how the PRC handled the process of who would succeed him as Commander-in-Chief. With General Diya in detention, Gen Haladu indisposed, Gen Useni considered unpopular and Gen Bamaiyi reluctant to step in, the lot eventually fell on Gen Abdusalami Abubakar. […]
Continue ReadingFrom last week, continues the narrative of how the General Victor Malu-led military tribunal on Tuesday April 28, 1998 sentenced General Oladipo Diya and other officers to death for alleged coup plot. Four of the accused persons were convicted of “information gathering” and implication in the alleged coup plot, and sentenced to life imprisonment. They […]
Continue ReadingIt will be fallacious to say the military taught Nigerians how to steal. In truth, stealing maybe as old as humanity itself. In fact, stealing is so old that it features in the Ten Commandments God reportedly gave humanity: ‘Thou Shall Not Steal’. However, while the politicians who stole before military rule commenced in Nigeria, were petty […]
Continue ReadingFormer Niger Delta militant, Asari Dokubo, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to release Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Dokubo made the call after he visited President Tinubu in Aso Rock on Friday. He said Kanu should be made to face the law because releasing him will […]
Continue ReadingResidents in the Sudanese capital Khartoum on Monday, April 17 woke to the sounds of artillery and bombardment by warplanes, as intense fighting continued for a third day with death toll reaching 100, while hundred more are injured. Clashes first erupted on Saturday April 15, between the country’s military and the paramilitary group, Rapid Support […]
Continue ReadingAs a sequel to the #EndSARS protests last year, the National Economic Council advised all State Governments to institute judicial commissions of Enquiry to probe allegations of police brutality in the country. Based on the advice the Federal Government and 28 State Governors set up judicial commissions of inquiry to probe sundry allegations of police […]
Continue ReadingNigerian Minister of State for Labour and Employment, and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Festus Keyamo, has faulted the judicial panel of inquiry set up to investigate cases of police brutality and SARS-related abuses across the country, saying it is illegal. While responding to a question about the position of the government specifically regarding a […]
Continue ReadingThe military in Gabon, on Monday, claims it has seized power from the President Ali Bongo-led government in the country. According to BBC, soldiers in the West African country said they launched a coup to restore democracy. Reports say, they took control of the national radio station in the early hours of Monday to read […]
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