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Nigeria's leader battles security, political crises

As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration grapples with overlapping security and political crises—including an alleged coup plot leading to treason charges against six current and former security officials, widespread economic hardship, and eroding public trust; Tinubu has initiated a cabinet reshuffle to rebuild confidence, but analysts and citizens criticize the government's failure to address core issues like persistent violence and rising food costs.