Six individuals in Nigeria, among them a retired major general and a serving police inspector, have been charged with treason over an alleged attempt to overthrow President Bola Tinubu in a coup plot last year.

The Attorney General filed the charges at the Federal High Court in Abuja, where the accused are expected to appear before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik today.

Speculation about the alleged plot first emerged in October 2025, after the government suddenly cancelled a planned military parade marking Nigeria's 65th Independence Anniversary.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Channel Africa Correspondent in Nigeria, Jonathan James Lyangohn...

Six individuals in Nigeria, among them a retired major general and a serving police inspector, have been charged with treason over an alleged attempt to overthrow President Bola Tinubu in a coup plot last year.
The Attorney General filed the charges at the Federal High Court in Abuja, where the accused are expected to appear before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik today.
Speculation about the alleged plot first emerged in October 2025, after the government suddenly cancelled a planned military parade marking Nigeria's 65th Independence Anniversary.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Channel Africa Correspondent in Nigeria, Jonathan James Lyangohn...

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Six Nigerians charged with treason over an alleged attempt to overthrow Tinubu

China has commended three African countries for denying overflight access to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's aircraft.

This move ultimately forced him to cancel his planned visit to Eswatini. Beijing praised the decisions by Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar, which the Taiwanese government says had initially granted but later revoked the permission for the flight to pass through their airspace.

Despite the setback, Lai has insisted he will not be intimidated by pressure from China.

He had been scheduled to visit Eswatini, one of only 12 countries that maintain formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan, which China regards as part of its territory.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Zweli Martin Dlamini, Swaziland News editor...

China has commended three African countries for denying overflight access to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's aircraft.
This move ultimately forced him to cancel his planned visit to Eswatini. Beijing praised the decisions by Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar, which the Taiwanese government says had initially granted but later revoked the permission for the flight to pass through their airspace.
Despite the setback, Lai has insisted he will not be intimidated by pressure from China.
He had been scheduled to visit Eswatini, one of only 12 countries that maintain formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan, which China regards as part of its territory.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Zweli Martin Dlamini, Swaziland News editor...

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has cancelled his planned visit to Eswatini 

In recent weeks, several attacks from Sudan have hit border towns in Chad, killing more than 30 people and exacerbating tensions between the two countries.

For more on the catastrophic humanitarian situation in this region and the cross-border dimension of the Sudanese conflict.

Nhlanhla Mahlangu spoke to Enrica Picco, Central Africa Project Director at the International Crisis Group..

In recent weeks, several attacks from Sudan have hit border towns in Chad, killing more than 30 people and exacerbating tensions between the two countries.
For more on the catastrophic humanitarian situation in this region and the cross-border dimension of the Sudanese conflict.
Nhlanhla Mahlangu spoke to Enrica Picco, Central Africa Project Director at the International Crisis Group..

Attacks in Sudan hit border towns in Chad, exacerbating tensions 

Today marks World Creativity and Innovation Day, a global moment to reflect on the power of creativity in shaping our societies and economies. Beyond art and innovation, creativity is increasingly being seen as a critical tool for reimagining the future, especially in a rapidly changing world marked by uncertainty, technological disruption and complex global challenges.

Dr Morné Mostert, Strategic Foresight Adviser at Stellenbosch Business School, spoke to Mpho Sithole about why creativity is essential not only for problem‑solving, but also for creating alternative futures, and why, perhaps, the future itself needs to be reinvented.

Today marks World Creativity and Innovation Day, a global moment to reflect on the power of creativity in shaping our societies and economies. Beyond art and innovation, creativity is increasingly being seen as a critical tool for reimagining the future, especially in a rapidly changing world marked by uncertainty, technological disruption and complex global challenges.
Dr Morn&eacute; Mostert, Strategic Foresight Adviser at Stellenbosch Business School, spoke to Mpho Sithole about why creativity is essential not only for problem‑solving, but also for creating alternative futures, and why, perhaps, the future itself needs to be reinvented.

Six Nigerians charged with treason over an alleged attempt to overthrow Tinubu

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