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Coup Plot: Defence Minister Reveals What Will Happen To Innocent, Guilty Suspects After Investigation

THE Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has said some suspects arrested over the alleged coup plot against President Bola Tinubu will be released.

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Nigeria Denies Backing Failed Niger Republic Coup, Says Claims ‘Baseless, Irresponsible’

THE Federal Government has denied endorsing the failed coup attempt in the Niger Republic, dismissing claims that the action had the backing of.

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Sylva, Wanted Ex-Governor Linked To Alleged Coup Plot, Resigns From APC, Slams Tinubu’s Government

FORMER Governor of Bayelsa State and immediate past Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, has resigned his membership of the.

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‘Patriotism Not Ambition’, Why I Planned Coup Against Tinubu – Colonel Ma’aji

NIGERIAN Army Colonel Mohammed Ma’aji has explained the motivation behind an alleged plan to overthrow Nigeria’s democratically elected government in a coup d’état,.

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Alleged Coup Plot: Court Fixes October 5 For Trial Of Five Sylva Aides Over Fugitive Concealment

A FEDERAL High Court in Abuja has rescheduled the trial of five men described as aides of former Governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre.

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Court Orders DSS Probe Over Alleged Leak Of Coup Trial Evidence On Social Media

THE Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Department of State Services (DSS) to investigate allegations that evidence tendered in the ongoing.

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‘How Coup Plotters Planned To Penetrate Aso Rock Through Ambulance Entrance’, Suspect Tells Court

A SUSPECTED coup plotter has told the Federal High Court in Abuja how plans were allegedly made to penetrate the Presidential Villa through.

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Africa

Dozens Killed In Insurgent Arracks On Villages In Central Mali

DOZENS of people have reportedly been killed in attacks on two villages in central Mali, the deadliest assault since armed groups launched a.

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Africa

Mali Junta Leader Names Himself Defence Minister After Predecessor Killed

THE leader of Mali’s military government, Assimi Goita, has taken on the role of defence minister following the killing of the previous minister.

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Africa

Mali Military Leader Goita Emerges As Russia Declares It Halted Coup

MALI’s military leader Assimi Goita has met the Russian ambassador to the East African country, according to his office. Goita’s office published photos.

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Court Bars Journalists From Covering Trial Of Alleged Coup Plotters

JOURNALISTS have been barred from covering the trial of six alleged coup plotters accused of making moves to oust President Bola Tinubu. News.

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Independence Day Coup Plot: Court Trials, Military Secrecy And A Nation On Edge

NIGERIA’s delicate balance between democracy and national security has come under renewed and intense scrutiny following unfolding legal and military proceedings linked to.

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Military Sets Up Court-Martial For Alleged Coup Plotters

THE Nigerian military has inaugurated a general court-martial to try 36 personnel accused of involvement in an alleged plot to overthrow the administration.

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Federal Government Files 13-Count Charge Against Alleged Coup Plotters

THE Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge before the Federal High Court, Abuja, against alleged plotters of a coup to oust President.

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Africa

Ghana Drops Coup Leader’s Name From Main Airport On Putsch Anniversary

GHANA’s government has removed the name of a coup leader, who helped overthrow founding father Kwame Nkrumah exactly 60 years ago, from the.

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‘I Was To Be Executed’, Defence Minister Reveals Shocking Coup Plot Details

MINISTER of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd.), has revealed that he was among the high-profile targets of a foiled coup plot against President.

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Nollywood Star, Stanley Amadi Arrested In Alleged Coup Plot Against Tinubu

SECURITY operatives have arrested Nollywood filmmaker and actor, Stanley Amandi, over his alleged involvement in a plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s administration,.

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FULL LIST: Names, Ranks Of 16 Military Officers To Face Court-Martial Over Coup Plot

THE Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the arrest of 16 military officers over acts of indiscipline and breaches of service regulations, with several.

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A British War Journalist’s Account Of How January 15 Changed Nigeria – By Azu Ishiekwene

FREDERICK Forsyth’s account of the Nigerian Civil War, mainly from the Biafran lens, is perhaps one of the most riveting you would find..

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Africa

Benin Republic Heads For Legislative Polls After Failed Coup Plot

ONE month after an attempted coup shook Benin, the west African country will hold parliamentary and local elections Sunday, set to define the.

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