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Nigerian Authorities Charge Six with Treason Amid Diverse News

Nigerian authorities have charged six individuals with treason over an alleged plot to overthrow the president, while other news includes the arrest of kidnappers and a fake lawyer, and a warning from the Guild of Editors to the NBC. The country also saw a new finance minister appointed and various political and social issues reported.

21 Apr, 10:16 — 21 Apr, 18:49
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APVery High7h ago

Nigeria says it has foiled coup attempt and charges 6 with treason - AP News

Nigeria says it has foiled coup attempt and charges 6 with treason  AP News

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BBCHigh3h ago

Nigeria charges six people with treason over Independence Day coup plot

Allegations of a coup plot first surfaced in October 2025 when an Independence Day parade was cancelled.

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The GuardianMostly Factual1h ago

North Carolina officials to charge adults who allegedly ‘stood by’ teen fight that became mass shooting

Two teenagers were killed and five others wounded in Winston-Salem after pre-planned fight in park Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox North Carolina authorities say they are pursuing criminal charges against adults who allegedly “stood by” a scheduled fight among teenagers that led to a mass shooting that killed two people and wounded five others on Monday. “We’re sending the message that if you stand by, encourage, aid or abet our juveniles in del...

By Anna Betts

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual4h ago

Nigeria charges six people with ‘terrorism’, treason over 2025 coup plot

Nigerian authorities have charged six military officers over an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu.

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DWHigh4h ago

Nigeria's $2B power bailout tests Tinubu reforms

Nigeria has approved billions to clear power sector debts. Analysts say the move may stabilize electricity supply, but deeper structural problems remain unresolved.

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France 24High6h ago

Nigeria charges six people with treason for plan to overthrow president

Nigeria on Tuesday charged six people with terrorism and treason over an alleged coup attempt intended to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. The six, including a retired major general and a serving police inspector, are all in custody.

By FRANCE 24

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The IndependentMostly Factual55m ago

Nigeria authorities charge six people with treason over alleged plot to overthrow president

Those charged include a retired major general and a serving police inspector

By Dyepkazah Shibayan

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Premium TimesMostly Factual32m ago

Troops arrest notorious IPOB commander, four others who allegedly killed police officer

The Nigerian Army said the troops arrested the suspects during a raid on the group’s hideout in Nwofe, Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. The post Troops arrest notorious IPOB commander, four others who allegedly killed police officer appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Chinagorom Ugwu

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guardian-ngMostly Factual7h ago

Hafsat Oduwole-Balewa joins endorsement of Tinubu, Yayi in Ogun - The Guardian Nigeria News

Hafsat Oduwole-Balewa joins endorsement of Tinubu, Yayi in Ogun  The Guardian Nigeria News

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Gombe-led ADC faction disowns ‘empty convention’ video

A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) disowns a viral video of an ’empty convention,’ calling it propaganda amid an ongoing leadership tussle. Read More: https://punchng.com/gombe-led-adc-faction-disowns-empty-convention-video/

By Punch Newspapers

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vanguard-ngMixed8m ago

Troops rescue three kidnap victims in Kaduna community

The Nigerian Army troops under Operation FANSAN YAMMA have successfully rescued three kidnapped civilians following a swift response to a distress call in Kushere Village, Kaduna State. The post Troops rescue three kidnap victims in Kaduna community appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Akinbayo Wahab

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myjoyonlineMixed3h ago

Nigeria charges six with treason over alleged 2025 Independence Day coup plot

The Nigerian federal government has formally charged six individuals with treason and terrorism in connection with a purported conspiracy to oust President Bola Tinubu. The prosecution follows months of speculation regarding military stability in Africa’s most populous nation. Documents filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja identify a diverse group of suspects, including a […]

By Ebenezer Afanyi Dadzie

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new-times-rwMixed6h ago

Mr P shifts birthday celebration amid rift with twin brother| The New Times - The New Times

Mr P shifts birthday celebration amid rift with twin brother| The New Times  The New Times

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First report: le-figaro · 21 Apr, 10:09Full coverage: 15 · 9hWindow: 9h
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le-figaro21 Apr, 10:09First to report

Nigeria : six personnes inculpées pour la tentative de coup d'État déjoué par les autorités en 2025

guardian-ng21 Apr, 10:16

Hafsat Oduwole-Balewa joins endorsement of Tinubu, Yayi in Ogun - The Guardian Nigeria News

AP21 Apr, 10:21

Nigeria says it has foiled coup attempt and charges 6 with treason - AP News

aftonbladet21 Apr, 11:14

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France 2421 Apr, 11:17

Nigeria charges six people with treason for plan to overthrow president

new-times-rw21 Apr, 12:00

Mr P shifts birthday celebration amid rift with twin brother| The New Times - The New Times

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DW21 Apr, 13:53

Nigeria's $2B power bailout tests Tinubu reforms

Al Jazeera21 Apr, 14:03

Nigeria charges six people with ‘terrorism’, treason over 2025 coup plot

BBC21 Apr, 14:28

Nigeria charges six people with treason over Independence Day coup plot

myjoyonline21 Apr, 15:01

Nigeria charges six with treason over alleged 2025 Independence Day coup plot

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The Guardian21 Apr, 17:04

North Carolina officials to charge adults who allegedly ‘stood by’ teen fight that became mass shooting

The Independent21 Apr, 17:16

Nigeria authorities charge six people with treason over alleged plot to overthrow president

Premium Times21 Apr, 17:39

Troops arrest notorious IPOB commander, four others who allegedly killed police officer

vanguard-ng21 Apr, 18:03

Troops rescue three kidnap victims in Kaduna community

punch-ng21 Apr, 18:49Latest update

Gombe-led ADC faction disowns ‘empty convention’ video