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Coup D'etat

Military coups in Africa: here’s what determines a return to civilian rule

By Sebastian Elischer, University of Florida Slightly more than two years after Niger’s first peaceful handover of power from one...

Niger’s constitution dissolved in military coup as ECOWAS sues for peace

NIGERIEN soldiers have announced a successful coup on national television, dissolving the country's constitution, suspending all institutions, and closing...
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Atiku Warns Against Coup, Says Democracy Best Guarantee For Progress

The former Vice President added that democracy also entails that citizens be patient with their leaders until their time in office is up and another election takes place.

Nigerian Military Says No Confirmation Of Coup Plot

Spokesman of the Defence Headquarters, John Enenche said the warning by the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, was a caution to officers to remain professional in their conducts.
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 Tinubu Warns Against Military Coup

Speaking at a parliamentary session to mark the 50th anniversary of the creation of Lagos State, Tinubu said Nigerians will resist any attempt to plunge the country back to the dark days of military rule.

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