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Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, former Chief Security Officer to the late military Head of State, General Sani Abacha, and the 2023 presidential candidate of the Action Alliance, has firmly rejected calls for a military coup in Nigeria. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, Al-Mustapha emphasized that military takeovers are a relic of the past and […]
General Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff, denounced calls for coup d’état, labeling them as detrimental to Nigeria’s well-being, asserting that legal repercussions await the instigators. Acknowledging pressure from undisclosed sources for governmental intervention due to ongoing security challenges, the military remains resolute in upholding democratic principles and safeguarding national stability. Inaugurating the main […]
A former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, says he is pleased with developments in Gabon following soldiers’ seizure of power in the oil-rich Central African country. In an exclusive interview on Channels Television’s Hard Copy on Friday, Fayose said that while he does not support military intervention in politics, he believes the recent wave […]
In a bid to prevent the resurgence of coups, some retired generals have issued a strong warning to politicians, emphasizing the importance of respecting the constitution and ensuring good governance by democratically elected leaders. These generals stressed that although coups are undesirable, citizens are growing increasingly intolerant of being taken for granted by their leaders. […]
Russia Cautions Against Military Intervention in Niger as Ecowas Gathers Standby Force Amidst the unfolding Niger coup crisis, Russia has issued a stern caution against any potential military intervention by regional bloc Ecowas, warning of a “protracted confrontation” and the destabilization of the entire Sahel region. Although Russia does not officially endorse the coup, the […]
Niger’s armed forces have reinforced the capital to prepare for potential conflict after the military junta, which has taken control of the country, refused to comply with a regional bloc’s ultimatum to relinquish power. Under the cover of nightfall on Sunday, approximately 40 pick-up trucks arrived, carrying troops from various regions of the nation. The […]
Retired Captain Aliyu Babangida, a former military intelligence officer and CEO of Goldwater Consults, expresses concerns about President Bola Tinubu’s efforts to intervene in the aftermath of a coup in Niger. He conveyed his thoughts during an extensive interview with Punch newspaper on Sunday, and his viewpoints were condensed by the Spectacles. Some key points […]
The protest in Niger Republic against Tinubu who is chairman of regional bloc, the Economic Community of West Africa (ECOWAS) is coming after a coup in the country which removed the democratically elected President, Mohamed Bazoum. Citizens of Niger Republic have staged a protest against Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The protest in Niger Republic […]
By Kassim Muhammad Ibrahim (DBA,SRF) It is indeed disheartening to witness the recurring cycles of coup d’état in some African countries. From January 1, 2020, through December 2022, there were a dozen coup attempts on the continent. Of recent, the coup in Republic of Niger makes it the sixth military coup in the sub-region since […]
Nigerien soldiers have announced taking over power from President Mohamed Bazoum, who has been in detention since the early hours of Wednesday. The soldiers announced the coup in televised broadcast in the early hours of Thursday. In the broadcast, 10 senior officers led by Colonel Major Amadou Abdramane said the National Council of the State […]