Nigerian Authorities to Arraign Timipre Sylva’s Younger Brother Over 2025 Coup Allegations

Paganengigha Anagha, younger brother of former Minister of Petroleum Timipre Sylva, will be arraigned at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday over an alleged 2025 coup plot against President Bola Tinubu.

Sylva’s driver, plainclothes police detail, and escort driver will also face trial. Sylva, currently in the UK, was allegedly a primary financier of the plot, with between N785 million and N46 billion traced to his accounts.

Key Points:

Sylva’s residences in Abuja and Bayelsa were raided by soldiers and DIA operatives in October 2025.
Sylva reportedly fled to Senegal and later Argentina to avoid arrest.
About 16 military officers suspected of plotting to overthrow the government were detained.
Sylva’s aide denied the allegations, calling them politically motivated.
The EFCC declared Sylva wanted in November 2025 over a separate $14.8 million fraud investigation.

Sources: Daily Post Nigeria