A coup to end all coups
By Wole Olaoye Talking about coups, the most benevolent military regime that ever ruled Nigeria was the one led by General Yakubu Gowon while the most principled one was led…
Why Coup Plotters Cannot Be Tried In A Military Tribunal
By Femi Falana On October 18, 2025, the Sahara Reporters reported that some military officers ranging in rank from captain to brigadier general were arrested by the Defence Intelligence Agency…
coup: I was marked for arrest, assassination –Defence minister
The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), on Sunday disclosed that he was among the intended targets of the recently foiled coup plot against President Bola Tinubu, revealing that…
coup: Plotters ready to face consequences, says Christopher Musa
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, says military officers arrested over the foiled coup plot against President Bola Tinubu were fully aware of the consequences of their actions and are…
Coup attempt, denial and the military’s changing story
By Olalekan Adetayo Film industry investment opportunities It is extremely challenging to practise journalism in Nigeria. I am not even going into the issue of safety—where those who are uncomfortable…
Alleged coup: 16 military officers to face court-martial
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed that 16 officers of the Nigerian Armed Forces accused of acts of indiscipline and alleged coup plotting will be tried before a special military…
Coups Cannot Deliver The Freedom Africa Needs
By Samuel Sodunke In the past five years, Africa has experienced nine successful military coups in Burkina Faso, Gabon, Guinea, Mali, Niger, and Sudan. Disturbingly, some Africans, despite their painful…