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Atiku condemns coup attempt in Benin Republic, says military has no place in governance
Former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar has issued a strong condemnation of the attempted coup in the Benin Republic, describing it as an alarming continuation of unconstitutional power grabs spreading across West Africa. In a statement on Wednesday, Atiku said he denounced the development “without reservation and in the strongest possible terms,” warning that the resurgence of military interference poses…
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ECOWAS orders immediate deployment of standby force to Benin Republic
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has ordered the immediate deployment of elements of its regional Standby Force to the Republic of Benin. The directive, announced in a statement issued on Sunday, is aimed at strengthening security in the country amid rising concerns over terrorist threats and cross-border instability linked to the Sahel region. The Commission said the…
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U.S. congressional delegation visits Nigeria to boost security cooperation
By Kunle Sanni A United States Congressional delegation is currently in Nigeria on a fact-finding mission aimed at strengthening security cooperation between both countries, following earlier high-level engagements in Washington, D.C. The delegation, received on Monday by senior Nigerian government officials, includes Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart, Rep. Norma Torres, Rep. Scott Franklin, Rep. Juan Ciscomani, and Rep. Riley M. Moore. Their…
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BREAKING: Macron phones Tinubu, pledges stronger security support for Nigeria
By Kunle Sanni French President Emmanuel Macron has reaffirmed France’s commitment to supporting Nigeria amid escalating security challenges, particularly the persistent terrorist threat in the northern region. In a message shared on his official X account on Sunday, Macron revealed that he held discussions with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu. During the call, he expressed France’s solidarity with Nigeria as the…
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‘A Century of Service’: Adebayo celebrates elder statesman Tanko Yakasai at 100
Former presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has joined other well meaning Nigerians with felicitate with an elder statesman, Alhaji Tanko Yakasai as he turns describing his new age as rare and majestic In a congratulatory message on the auspicious event, Adebayo said: “Your life has become so deeply interwoven with the political journey of…
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BREAKING: Patrice Talon safe, army regaining control- Benin Republic Presidency
The Benin Republic presidency says Patrice Talon is safe and the “regular” army is regaining control, after a group of soldiers announced a coup early Sunday. “This is a small group of people who only control the television. The regular army is regaining control. The city and the country are completely secure,” his office told AFP. The presidency dismissed the…
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ADC to Obi: Decide now on joining our coalition
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), to make a timely decision on whether he intends to join the party. The ADC said that while Obi remains a key political figure within its coalition, the party would not pressure him into becoming a member. According to a report by…
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BREAKING: Benin soldiers announce coup, declare President Patrice Talon removed from office
A group of military personnel in Benin on Sunday announced that they had ousted President Patrice Talon, who is due to step down next April after 10 years in power. Soldiers calling themselves the “Military Committee for Refoundation” (CMR), said on state television that they had met and decided that “Mr Patrice Talon is removed from office as president of…
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NCWS seeks stronger NDLEA partnership to tackle drug abuse
By Folashade Olorunfemi The National President of the National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) Nigeria, Princess Edna Azura, has called for a strengthened and sustainable partnership with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to combat the rising menace of drug abuse in the country. She said such collaboration would further reinforce ongoing efforts against substance abuse and illicit drug…
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Obasa reaffirms confidence in Tinubu’s security reforms
Despite the rising insecurity across the country, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has expressed confidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will succeed in restructuring and strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture—with the collective support of Nigerians. Speaking at the APC Stakeholders and Progressives Governors Forum meeting held on Saturday, in Lagos, Obasa said he had…
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