Nigerian Army

How troops captured Dorathy Jonathan’s killer in southern Kaduna

Nigerian Army said Lot Dauda, the killer of Mrs Dorathy Jonathan, has been captured by Troops of Operations Safe Haven (OPSH) in Southern Kaduna.

Army Chief Lagbaja says IPOB sit-at-home has ended in south-east

The sit-at-home that almost crippled socio-economic activities in the southeast has been put to an end by the Nigerian army and other relevant stakeholders.

Gabon: Coup leader Brice Nguema gives fresh update on conducting new election

The Interim Gabonese leader Brice Nguema has vowed that he would conduct a free and fair election and transition power to civilian rule during his inauguration

Coup: Gabon junta announces ‘immediate’ reopening of borders, gives reason

Gabon said on Saturday, September 2nd, that it would reopen the country’s borders, closed in the wake of the military coup that ousted ex-president Ali Bongo.

Niger coup: President Tinubu reveals ECOWAS 'last option'

ECOWAS chairman, President Bola Tinubu said the only option to be taken regarding the coup in Niger, when others have been exhausted is the military option.

Niger junta withdraws French ambassador’s immunity, orders his expulsion, gives reason

Niger’s new military rulers announced on Thursday, August 31, that it has withdrawn the French ambassador’s diplomatic immunity and ordered police to expel him.

Gabon junta appoints transitional president, shares details

The leaders of the coup in Gabon on Wednesday named Republican Guard chief General Brice Oligui Nguema transitional president, after the military seized control

Coup in Africa: Nigerian army commander urges soldiers to be loyal to President Tinubu or leave

Major Gen Mohammed Takuti Usman has said any soldier who would not be loyal to President Bola Tinubu and other constituted authorities should leave the army.

Coup: Army takes over power in Gabon after election, gives reason

Military officers in Gabon, another African country, have announced taking over of power for the democratic government, nullifying the just concluded election