Nigeria on High Alert as Suspicions of Coup Plot Mount Amid Economic Crisis
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Presidential Guards Brigade put on high alert due to suspicions of a coup plot in Nigeria after unusual military movements.
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Brigade Commander Col. Onasanya held emergency meetings with President Tinubu and Chief of Staff Gbajabiamila twice in 20 hours.
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Tension due to economic hardship, rising inflation, floating naira causing prices to rise astronomically.
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Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Musa recently warned against calls for a coup despite admitting economic challenges.
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There is a history of coups in Africa, with Nigeria having 8 attempts historically, but none since return to democracy in 1999.