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Attempted Coup: Senate approves Tinubu’s request to deploy Nigerian troops to Benin
The Senate on Tuesday approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for the deployment of Nigerian troops to the Republic of Benin to support efforts to restore peace and stability following last weekend’s attempted coup. The approval was announced by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary after lawmakers considered the request in the Committee of the Whole, in line with Section 5,…
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BREAKING: ECOWAS declares State of Emergency in West Africa
Kunle Sanni The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has declared a regional state of emergency. Officials announced on Tuesday during the 55th session of its Mediation and Security Council in Abuja. The declaration was delivered by Omar Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission, according to a report by TheCable newspaper. The emergency declaration follows a wave of coups…
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BREAKING: Tinubu seeks Senate approval to deploy troops to Benin Republic
Kunle Sanni- President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday requested the approval of the Senate for the deployment of Nigerian troops to the Republic of Benin as part of a regional peace support mission. In a letter addressed to the upper chamber, the President explained that the decision follows an appeal from President Patrice Talon of Benin after the country experienced a…
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AES puts Air Defences on high alert, vows to neutralise airspace intruders
The Confederation of Sahel States (AES) has announced that it had authorised its member countries to neutralise any aircraft that violates their shared airspace. AES, a breakaway bloc from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), comprises Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Republic. The directive followed an allegation by the confederation that an aircraft belonging to the Nigerian Air…
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Over 2.6 million Nigerians enlist in INEC CVR as Osun, Kano, Sokoto lead
The Independent National Electoral Commission released its latest report, indicating a nationwide total of 2,685,725 newly registered voters through online and physical Continuous Voter Registration. In an update posted on the X handle of the commission, 1,576,137 applicants completed the online pre-registration, while another 1,109,588 finalised their in-person registration. Osun recorded 208,357, followed by Kano with 159,669. Sokoto posted 152,650,…
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Lagos targets TB elimination by 2030, inaugurates women leaders as ambassadors
In a renewed push to strengthen community-level tuberculosis (TB) response, the Lagos State Government on Monday inaugurated female legislators, newly elected female local government chairmen, wives of members of the House of Assembly, and spouses of council chairmen as TB Champions and Ambassadors, reaffirming its commitment to ending the disease by 2030. The high-level ceremony, held at the First Lady’s…
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Ejigbo LCDA strengthens ties with traditional institutions, champions cultural preservation
In recognition of his consistent support for cultural preservation in Ejigbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State, the Iledi Iyadunsin of Ejigbo, under the Confederation of Ogboni Aborijin of Nigeria, paid a courtesy visit on Monday to the Chairman of Ejigbo LCDA, Aare Taoheed Taiwo, popularly known as TAT. The delegation was led by the Chief Oluwo of…
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Niger Abduction: Tinubu lauds security agencies for securing release of 100 students
…orders them to free remaining victims By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has applauded Nigeria’s security agencies for securing the release of 100 students abducted from Papiri Catholic School in Niger State, describing the development as a significant relief for the nation. The students, kidnapped on November 21, were freed following what authorities described as coordinated security operations. While celebrating…
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Abiru distributes N480m grants, boosts Lagos East economy
…. distributes 12,000 Festive Food Packs The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Sen. Tokunbo Abiru, has unveiled 48 cooperative societies with take-off grants totaling N480 million, distributed empowerment items to about 2,000 constituents, and flagged off the delivery of food packs to over 12,000 households across the 98 wards of the district. Speaking at the event, which drew traditional…
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Progressive Governors showcase clarity, responsibility, commitment to Nigerians’ welfare- Lagos APC
Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) for demonstrating exceptional unity, courage, and patriotic responsibility during its historic meeting held in Lagos on December 5 and 6, 2025. In a statement on Monday, Lagos APC Spokesman, Seye Oladejo, described the forum, chaired by Governor Hope Uzodimma and hosted by Lagos Governor…
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