coup plot

As Nigeria grapples with rumors of a fresh military plot, BBC Pidgin examines the history of coup makers who shaped the nation's destiny, from Major Nzeogwu's 1966 revolution to Sani Abacha's 1993 palace takeover. This chronicle reveals how power seized by force often ended in tragedy, exile, or...

The Digest: A former southern governor is under investigation for allegedly financing a reported coup plot, as 16 military officers remain in detention. According to Daily Trust, the probe, coordinated by the Defence Intelligence Agency, is examining the ex-governor's recent interactions with...

The Digest: The Defence Headquarters has firmly denied that the cancellation of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day parade was connected to an alleged military coup plot, dismissing such reports as “false, malicious, and intended to cause unnecessary tension.” In an official statement, the DHQ...

The Digest: Intelligence sources have revealed that detained military officers allegedly planned to assassinate President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and other top government officials in a coup plot scheduled for October 25. According to insiders, the plotters, who had...

The Digest: The Nigerian military has established an investigative panel to probe approximately 20 officers detained for an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s government. According to military sources, the officers - including a brigadier general and colonel- had tentatively set...