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Goodluck Jonathan Trapped In Guinea-Bissau Following Military Coup

Wale busari03 mins

Former President Goodluck Jonathan is stranded in Guinea-Bissau after a military coup disrupted the country’s elections on Wednesday. Jonathan, who leads the West African Elders Forum (WAEF) election observer mission, arrived in the country ahead of the November 23, 2025 presidential and parliamentary polls. Hundreds of foreign observers, like him, are now unable to leave as the military takes control. A group of officers calling themselves the “High Military Command for the Restoration of Order” announced they had seized “total control” of the country. They ordered an immediate suspension of the electoral process, closed all land, air, and sea borders, and imposed an overnight curfew. President Umaro Sissoco Embalo confirmed to France24 that he had been deposed and was “currently at the general staff headquarters.” Domingos Simoes Pereira, head of the main opposition PAIGC party, has also been arrested. Reports indicate the military is attempting to cut off internet access in the country. The coup was led by Denis N’Canha, the former head of the presidential guard, raising concerns over the security breach that led to Embalo’s detention. Upon arrival in Bissau, Jonathan posted, “We arrived in Bissau this evening as members of the West African Elders Forum (WAEF) Election Mission ahead of Guinea Bissau’s presidential and parliamentary polls. We wish the people of Guinea Bissau a peaceful, inclusive and transparent elections.” During the elections, he shared updates about WAEF’s visits to polling stations and expressed hopes for a smooth voting process. His last post from Guinea-Bissau showed him offering condolences to the family of the late former First Lady, Mrs. Isolina Da Fonseca Nhamajo, along with photos from the visit.

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DSS Charges 27-Year-Old Man For Advocating Military Coup On Social Media

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The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned 27-year-old Innocent Chukwuemeka Onukwume on a six-count charge for allegedly calling for a military coup in Nigeria. The charges, filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja under case number FHC/ABJ/CR/610/2025, allege that Onukwume, a resident of Umusayo Layout, Oyigbo LGA, Rivers State, committed the offences in October 2025. Filed on November 11 by DSS lawyer A. M. Danalami, the charge states that Onukwume’s actions contravened Sections 46 A(1) and 59(1) of the Criminal Code Act, as well as provisions of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2024 (as amended). He is expected to be formally arraigned before the end of the week. According to the DSS, some of the allegations include: Posting a message on his verified X account (@theagroman) calling for a coup, saying: “A coup in Nigeria is needed. Dispose of APC, suspend the Nigeria government and join the AES. That is all we need now,” an act alleged to have caused public fear and alarm, contrary to Section 59(1) of the Criminal Code Act. Publishing statements on social media claiming that only the military could “reset the country” and accusing the government of selling the nation to foreign powers, in violation of Section 24(1)(b) of the Cybercrimes Act. Posting derogatory messages targeting the President and the APC, including: “Tinubu has to go and APC has to die for Nigeria to have any semblance of normal life. And if you think your stupid votes can remove Tinubu, I’m here to tell you that you’re a fool,” also cited under Section 24(1)(b) of the Cybercrimes Act. The DSS alleges that all posts were made with the intent to cause annoyance, fear, obstruction, or needless anxiety against the Nigerian government. The case has drawn attention to issues of social media conduct, national security, and cybercrime legislation.

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DSS Arrests Man in Rivers Over Social Media Call for Military Coup

Kamal Yalwa03 mins

The Department of State Services (DSS) says it has arrested a man in Oyigbo, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, after tracing social media posts that urged the military to overthrow the federal government. Security operatives detained Innocent Chukwuma — who posts under the handle @TheAgroman on X — following a series of messages in which he called for a “coup in Nigeria” and urged citizens to back the military to “suspend the Nigerian government.”In one post quoted by investigators, Chukwuma wrote: “A coup in Nigeria is needed. Dispose of APC, suspend the Nigerian Government, and join the AES. That is all we need now.” He added in a separate message that “the military needs your support now! Only them can save this country.” The DSS confirmed the arrest and said the suspect is cooperating with investigators, according to sources. Further details about the arrest, including whether formal charges have been filed, were not immediately available. Authorities have in recent years monitored online calls for violence and unlawful change of government more closely, saying such messages can undermine national security and public order. The DSS did not release a formal statement on the case at the time of reporting. Local residents in Oyigbo told reporters that the arrest was carried out quietly and that security agents removed the suspect without incident. Neighbours described Chukwuma as active on social media but not previously known for violent behaviour. The matter may attract further scrutiny from law enforcement and prosecutors as investigators review the posts and the suspect’s contacts and motives. The DSS has in the past warned Nigerians against using social platforms to incite violence or promote undemocratic actions. We will update this story as more information becomes available from official sources.

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