UK Speaks on Alleged Plan to Overthrow Buhari
The UK government has warned against the planning or execution of a coup in Nigeria by soldiers, as concerns grow over President Muhammadu Buhari's health. The president traveled to London on May 8 for medical treatment for an undisclosed ailment, just over a month after returning to Nigeria from an extended medical leave abroad.
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Nigeria:
Coup - Don't Ever Try It, Tinubu, Reps Warn Army
Vanguard, 23 May 2017
Stern warning against a military coup came, yesterday, from leading All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftain, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, who warned those contemplating the derailment of… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Coup Rumours Reflect Rising Distrust in Buhari's Absence
African Arguments, 23 May 2017
Coup? Don't even dare. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Nigerians Won't Tolerate Military Rule Anymore - Retired AIG
Premium Times, 22 May 2017
A retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Felix Ogbaudu, says military rule is no longer acceptable anywhere in the world. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Falana Speaks On Rumoured Coup Plot By Army Officers
Premium Times, 22 May 2017
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has hailed the decision of the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, to sound a warning to military officers planning to delve into politics to… Read more »
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Nigeria:
UK Govt Reacts to Coup Rumours in Nigeria
Premium Times, 17 May 2017
The British government has warned against "non-democratic" change of government in Nigeria, amid speculations about military coup as concerns grow over President Muhammadu Buhari's… Read more »
President Muhammadu Buhari.
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Nigeria:
Attempt to Overthrow Buhari Will Be Opposed - APC
Vanguard, 19 May 2017
Reacting to the statement made by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Burutai that some politicians were approaching soldiers with the aim of usurping power, the All… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Coup Rumour - Air Force Chief Pledges Loyalty to Nigeria
Premium Times, 19 May 2017
The Chief of Air Staff, Sadiq Abubakar has affirmed the loyalty of the Air Force to the Nigerian constitution. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Coup: Nigerians Will Defend Democracy - APC
Vanguard, 19 May 2017
The All Progressives Congress, National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, has said that Nigerians will defend their democracy, saying that if there was any thing such… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Well-Wisher Delivers Flowers to President Buhari in London
Guardian, 18 May 2017
President Muhammadu Buhari may have got faceless and mischievous people peddling lies online that he has passed on - like they did on Monday. But he is alive and not in short… Read more »
InFocus
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The Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, has given a stern warning to army officials to stay off politics and politically related activities. Read more »