A coup d'etat has been initiated in Nigeria by a dissident section of the country's leadership.
4 reports, 3 independent
Updated Aug 29
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What happened
A coup d'etat has been initiated in Nigeria by a dissident section of the country's leadership.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Babangida led a coup d'etat topple the military government in Nigeria.1 source
Details emerge regarding the alleged coup plot, implicating a high-ranking officer in the Nigerian Army.1 source
Dissident section initiates coup d'etat in Nigeria.1 source
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The entities involved
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Nigeria
sovereign state in West Africa
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Nigerian Army
land warfare branch of Nigeria's military
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