Coup d’Etat

November 26, (THEWILL) — In the run-up to the October 1st Independence celebrations, Sahara Reporters leaked a story that a bloody coup aimed at destabilising and overthrowing the democratic government of President Tinubu had been thwarted. There is still no...

September 28, (THEWILL) - The military junta in Burkina Faso said its security and intelligence services, on Tuesday, foiled an attempted coup. A statement by the junta said arrests have been made, while manhunt has begun for other collaborators. The statement...

September 03, (THEWILL) - The apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has warned President Bola Tinubu of the dangers ahead and cautioned him that the recent coup waves in Francophone African countries are warnings over the continuous declarations...

August 31, (THEWILL) - Against the backdrop of the military coup in Gabon that toppled President Ali Bongo on Wednesday morning, Rwanda and Cameroon have announced major shake-up in their security forces with high-ranking military personnel affected. In Rwanda, New...

August 30, (THEWILL) – President Bola Tinubu has expressed concern about Wednesday's coup in the Republic of Gabon. His Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, said on Wednesday. THEWILL reports that the military, on Wednesday, announced a coup in...

August 30, (THEWILL) - The Military junta in Gabon has announced a coup, deposing President Ali Bongo, who was declared winner of Saturday’s election. Bongo, who came to power after the death of his father in 2009, won a third...

August 26, (THEWILL) - President Bola Tinubu, on Saturday, received the United States Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Mary Phee, at State House, Presidential Villa, Abuja. THEWILL reports that Phee met with President Tinubu to discuss US support...

August 25, (THEWILL) - The military junta in Niger has given Mr. Sylvain Itte, the French ambassador in Niamey, and his German and Nigerian counterparts, a 48-hour ultimatum to leave the country. Niger’s Foreign Ministry confirmed the development in a...

August 24, (THEWILL) - The Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, President Bola Tinubu, has implored a delegation of Islamic scholars (Ulamas), who were previously engaged in discussions to facilitate the restoration of constitutional...

August 16, (THEWILL) - Premier FM Radio, Kano, on Wednesday organized lectures, concerts and a drama to boost relations and promote unity among the people of Nigeria and their Nigerien counterparts. The event, which took place at the premises of...