Nigeria’s president reshuffles top military leaders amid coup rumors and secret detentions.

President Bola Tinubu has replaced Nigeria’s top military leaders, naming General Olufemi Oluyede as Chief of Defence Staff and appointing new chiefs for the Army, Air Force, and Navy, with the changes taking immediate effect. The reshuffle, announced on October 24, 2025, comes amid speculation over a foiled coup attempt and the secret detention of 16 senior officers by the Defence Intelligence Agency. While the presidency cited national security as the reason, critics question the timing and due process, especially as the DIA retains control over the detained personnel. Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye remains in his role as Chief of Defence Intelligence.