Tag: military takeover

  • Babangida Speaks about Warning Tinubu over Possible Military Takeover (video)

    Babangida Speaks about Warning Tinubu over Possible Military Takeover (video)

    Former Military President of Nigeria, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (rtd), has denied a report that he issued a warning to President Tinubu about a possible military takeover in Nigeria. The report quotes Babangida to have cautioned Tinubu about the looming insurrection in the country and urged the incumbent leader to be careful. The alleged warning…

  • General Abdourahmane Tchiani Takes Over as Head of State of Niger

    General Abdourahmane Tchiani Takes Over as Head of State of Niger

    Sequel to a palace-coup that occurred on Wednesday in Niger, General Abdourahmane Tchiani has declared himself as the country’s new leader. Also known as Omar Tchiani, he staged a takeover which started on Wednesday when the presidential guards unit he led seized the country’s leader. The development has put away Niger’s first peaceful and democratic…