A Coup Trial Without Precedent
By Farooq A. Kperogi I came of age in Nigeria during absolutist, totalitarian military regimes and was shaped by the anti-military rhetoric and activism that surrounded me. Although democracy hasn’t…
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Coup: Military confirms attempted plot to overthrow Tinubu
Isaac Samuel The Nigerian military has confirmed that some of its personnel attempted to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s government in October 2025. Reports had suggested that last year’s Independence Day…
Military Submits Report on Alleged Coup Officers to Tinubu
Nigeria’s military high command – Defence Headquarters – has finally confirmed that there was indeed a coup plot to topple the Tinubu government. The attempt was foiled and some service…
The Coup That Dare Not Speak Its Name
By Farooq A. Kperogi I was initially disinclined to write about the alleged attempted coup to dislodge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from power because the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has publicly…