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In SummaryStates with the highest coup frequency share a pattern of divided command, where presidential guards, paramilitary units, and rival army factions compete for authority.The outcome of many coups depends less on domestic grievances and more on military and diplomatic support from foreign governments and international networks.Successful coups rarely end with a change of leadership alone; they reshape constitutions, restructure armed forces, and embed military authority in civilian governance for generations.Deep Dive!!Lagos, Nigeria, Monday, September 22 – Since independence, African states have recorded more than 200 coup attempts, with over half of them successful. This scale is unmatched in any…

Victor Osimhen has swapped the treatment table for a night out in Istanbul, where the Galatasaray striker was filmed with Manchester United legend Patrice Evra and Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old Super Eagles star was spotted in Istanbul enjoying a night out with Manchester United legend Patrice Evra and Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold. A viral video showed Osimhen introducing the award-winning artist to Evra, joking about his United fandom before the group settled into drinks and music. Adekunle Gold, Victor Osimhen and Patrick Evra at a club in Istanbul last night pic.twitter.com/ZbHNdbFRpQ — OLAMIDE (@Olamide0fficial) September…

One year after the 2024 local government elections in Kwara State, 193 councillorship candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have described the exercise as “a year of daylight robbery” that undermined democracy in the state. Speaking at a press conference in Ilorin on Sunday, the group said they were marking the anniversary of “the day democracy was murdered in broad daylight,” alleging that the polls conducted by the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWSIEC) were manipulated to favour the All Progressives Congress (APC), which won all elective seats. Their coordinator, Muftau Aromaradu, said the gathering was meant to reaffirm…

One of Rivers State’s top politicians and former governorship candidate of the Labour Party, Prince Tonye Princewill, has been crowned the paramount head of Da Ogo Polo in the Kalabari Kingdom of the state. Princewill, the son of the immediate past Amanyanabo of the Kalabari Kingdom, His Serene Majesty King Prof. Theophilus J.T. Princewill, Amachree XI, was nominated by the majority of the Chiefs to clinch the exalted position. Princewill, by this, becomes the 6th head of the Da Ogo Elebabene group of houses, taking over the seat from his father, Prof. T.J.T. Princewill, who was the 5th head before…

Nigeria has what it takes to lead Africa’s new era of trade if it tackles high logistics costs, develops efficient payment systems, and invests in value addition, according to World Trade Organisation, WTO, Director-General, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. Speaking on the sidelines of the WTO Public Forum in Geneva, Switzerland, Okonjo-Iweala said Nigeria and other African economies must speed up the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area, AfCFTA, and build stronger infrastructure to unlock billions of dollars in opportunities in manufacturing, services, and digital trade. Speaking on how Nigeria can leverage World Trade Organisation, WTO, rules to boost implementation…

Billionaire Michael Saylor’s Strategy Inc. announced on Monday it has purchased an additional 850 BTC for approximately $99.7 million, bringing its total bitcoin holdings to new heights. Strategy has acquired 850 BTC for ~$99.7 million at ~$117,344 per bitcoin and has achieved BTC Yield of 26.0% YTD 2025. As of 9/21/2025, we hodl 639,835 $BTC acquired for ~$47.33 billion at ~$73,971 per bitcoin. $MSTR $STRC $STRK $STRF $STRD https://t.co/tYNhUZvtOu— Strategy (@Strategy) September 22, 2025 The average purchase price for the latest tranche was $117,344 per bitcoin, inclusive of fees and expenses. The purchase was funded using proceeds from the company’s…

Super Eagles and Fulham attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi was included in Troy Deeney’s BBC Matchday Five Team of the Week after a brilliant performance in his side’s 3-1 win over Brentford, Soccernet.ng reports. The 29-year-old scored a volley to put Fulham back on level terms after an error from 18-year-old Josh King had allowed Mikkel Damsgaard to open the scoring at Craven Cottage. Two minutes later, Iwobi produced a brilliant lay-off for Harry Wilson to score Fulham’s second goal of the game, which eventually ensured the second win of the season for Marco Silva’s side. Deeney, who was famously known…

President Bola Tinubu has no intention of remaining in office beyond May 28, 2031, if re-elected in 2027, the Presidency has said, affirming that he remains committed to democratic principles. In a statement on Sunday, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga, said that the speculation by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, that the President wants to remain in power beyond his tenure is “baseless and absurd.” During a solidarity visit from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over the weekend, El-Rufai alleged that the Tinubu administration is veering toward authoritarianism, comparing the president to…

Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala has weighed in on Marcus Rashford’s revival at Barcelona following his loan move from Manchester United, Soccernet.ng reports.  The six-time African Women’s Footballer of the Year suggests the English forward may find it hard to return to Old Trafford after rediscovering his joy for football in Spain. Rashford was benched for the starting XI due to arriving late for a pre-match meeting, per TalkSPORT, but came on at halftime and made a big impact by providing the assist for Dani Olmo’s goal, which sealed the victory. Marcus Rashford 14 of FC Barcelona during the match…

Kwara North Youth Consultative Forum (KNCF) and its central counterpart have agreed that the 2027 governorship seat be conceded to Kwara North in the spirit of equity and fairness. Specifically, KNCF, at the weekend, urged all the political parties in the state to zone the governorship tickets to the North for the district to push forward its best candidate. Both Kwara North and Central declared interest in the district during a dialogue in Ilorin, the state capital. KNCF’s Chairman, Abduldayan Haruna, said: “This dialogue is not an accident of history. It is a deliberate and well-thought-out continuation of the private…