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‘How Jonathan supporters wanted a military coup after Buhari’s victory’
Some supporters of former President Goodluck Jonathan suggested a military coup to prevent President Muhammadu Buhari from assuming power, a book has revealed. The revelation is in a new book, …
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The Thread: How Zimbabwe proves patriarchy is alive and kicking
For 37 years, Zimbabwe has been under the iron rule of Robert Mugabe. But last week, the tables turned. And why? Because his wife, Grace Mugabe, had decided to take…
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Head of African Union says body will not accept Zimbabwe coup
The Head of the African Union (AU) Alpha Conde has, on Thursday, gone against a supposed military coup d'etat in Zimbabwe. Antecedent: Robert Mugabe and wife, Grace were placed on house…
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MUGABEXIT: The eventual fall from grace
by Alexander O. Onukwue “I’m not going to have anybody advocate the overthrowing of a government and remain in the country. He’s not one of us if he does…
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Nigerian Air Force speaks out on allegations of a coup
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has dismissed allegations of a coup plot by an online media platform. In a statement issued on Thursday, The NAF said reaffirmed its loyalty to…
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Peregrino Brimah: Coup plotters circulating fresh propaganda about Buhari’s health
by Peregrino Brimah There is a very foolish propaganda campaign claiming Nigeria's president Muhammadu Buhari was poisoned, being spread in various forms on social media. Recently a fake so-called AlJazeera…
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Opinion: Why a military coup is unlikely
by Jideofor Adibe Many Nigerians have been expressing understandable outrage at suggestions that there might be a military coup in the country. It is obvious that despite the current challenges,…
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Army secretly investigating officers over alleged coup plot
The Defence Headquarters, has on Wednesday in Abuja, spoken on the rumours of a coup plot, saying the military respected democracy, just as the citizens wished. The Director, Defence Information,…
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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Here’s what Nigeria looked like under the military – a Timeline
Nigerians no dey carry last. Before you lecture me about how that line is for Warri people, let me ask you if Waferians are not Nigerians? However, this is not…
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Still on the matter: Are we really on the verge of a military takeover in Nigeria?
by Roqeebah Olaoniye For any Nigerian in their early twenties, the closest thing to memories of the brutality of military regime must be the sickening annulment of the "freest and fairest"…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. Airforce Personnel invade UNIOSUN, students, lecturers injured Men of the Nigerian Airforce have reportedly invaded the University of…
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Buhari’s media aide, Femi Adesina, speaks on coup rumours
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, has asked Nigerians to disregard media reports on coup plot. Adesina, who spoke in Abuja in Tuesday said…
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“They should not try it” | Tinubu warns against any coup
by Omoleye Omoruyi National Leader of All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has reproved the military against any coup attempt, saying Nigerians would not sit and watch it…
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Just In: Tinubu warns military against alleged coup
by Omoleye Omoruyi The rumours about a potential coup is rattling cages all over Nigeria. National party leader of the APC, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has warned the military against any…
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The YNaija Editorial: A coup in Nigeria must not be allowed
Last week, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen Tukur Buratai issued a warning against politicians who have been meeting army officers with a view to inciting them to carry…
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People are flying a kite | Army officers clear air on coup rumours
by Omoleye Omoruyi Retired military officer, Col. Jibrin Isa, has said the recent report about some politicians colluding with military officers in the Nigerian Army is an attempt by some people…
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Military coup: Army begin search for suspected officers
by Omoleye Omoruyi The Nigerian Army are reported to have begun an internal search for soldiers and officers suspected to be engaging in political meetings. It is said that some…
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50 Nigerian students arrested over Turkey failed coup
The Turkish government have alleged arrested 50 Nigerian student over the botched military coup in the country. Most of the students are said to study with Fathi University. A relative of…
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Gen. Gowon’s memoirs are out next year – here are 5 things it must address in detail
General Yakubu Gowon was the military Head of State of Nigeria between August 1966 and 1975. It goes without saying that a lot of the blame that has gone around…
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Burkina Faso military coup: The time to get serious is now
What happens when an organism stops growing? My guess is that you know the answer, but I do not request yours. If we agree with the “evolutionists” that the main…
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Demola Rewaju: If Buhari had died, there will have been a coup (Y! Superblogger)
by Demola Rewaju If Buhari had died last week, a coup would be inevitable in the next one month and perhaps ‘a raba’ would be the cry of the northern secessionists…
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Tunde Leye: Nigerians must be careful what they wish for (Y! FrontPage)
by Tunde Leye The most disturbing reactions however were from those who believed there might have been a coup and were practically rejoicing about the prospects. We must be careful…
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Collins Uma: Aper Aku – Greatest man to ever serve as Governor of Benue state (Y! Frontpage)
by Collins Uma The military coup that brought General Muhammadu Buhari to power on December 31, 1983 and replaced the civilian governors with military officers not only arrested this commendable…
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Adebola Rayo: Kakadu- A cocktail of art and history (Y! Pop-of-Culture)
by Adebola Rayo It is easy to relate with the folks in Kakadu. You see Nigeria in it, Lagos and the lives that we still lead; the lives that we have…
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Egypt Coup: New president, Adly Mansour sworn-in as Muslim Brotherhood members get arrested
Egypt's dramatic military coup has been completed after an interim President was sworn in. Less than 24 hours after President Mohamed Morsi was ousted amid widespread protests against his regime,…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy