1 hour ago Military action in Benin Republic shows Tinubu’s commitment to democracy – Onanuga

Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga explains how Nigeria’s military action in Benin and student rescues highlight President Tinubu’s democracy commitment. Read More: https://punchng.com/military-action-in-benin-republic-showe-tinubus-commitment-to-democracy-onanuga/

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10 h. ago Benin foiled coup: US reviews travel warning, hostages regain freedom

Read about the foiled Benin coup attempt. Loyalist forces have regained control, freed hostages, and the US has lifted its shelter-in-place advisory. Read More: https://punchng.com/benin-foiled-coup-us-reviews-travel-warning-hostages-regain-freedom/

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21 h. ago Benin foiled coup shows Tinubu’s role in West Africa’s stability – Presidency

Discover how President Tinubu’s swift response to a foiled coup in Benin demonstrates his leadership in promoting West Africa’s stability and constitutiona Read More: https://punchng.com/benin-foiled-coup-shows-tinubus-role-in-west-africas-stability-presidency/

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21 h. ago Benin Rep. Arrests A Dozen Soldiers Over Failed Coup Attempt

Around a dozen soldiers have been arrested in Benin following an attempted coup, including the ringleaders of the foiled operation, military and security sources told AFP Sunday. One source said 13 people have been detained, while another confirmed that all but one of the suspects are serving soldiers; the remaining detainee is a former member of […] The post Benin Rep. Arrests A Dozen Soldiers Over Failed Coup Attempt appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago ECOWAS Deploys Standby Force To Benin After Foiled Coup Attempt

The regional bloc said troops are being mobilised to support the Beninese government and help protect the country’s constitutional order. The post ECOWAS Deploys Standby Force To Benin After Foiled Coup Attempt appeared first on Channels Television.

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27 h. ago Benin President Says Situation ‘Under Control’ After Coup Attempt

Beninese military and security sources said around a dozen soldiers had been arrested, including those behind the coup bid. The post Benin President Says Situation ‘Under Control’ After Coup Attempt appeared first on Channels Television.

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31 h. ago ECOWAS Sends Troops From Nigeria, Ghana, Others In Benin Republic

The Economic Community of West African States has ordered the deployment of military troops from Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone and Ivory Coast to Benin Republic. ECOWAS said the measure is aimed at restoring stability in the neighbouring West African country following a failed coup attempt by a group of soldiers on Sunday. “Persuant to the […] The post ECOWAS Sends Troops From Nigeria, Ghana, Others In Benin Republic appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Nigeria deployed jets, troops after Benin made ‘two urgent requests’, says presidency

The presidency says the Republic of Benin made two separate, urgent requests for Nigerian military intervention during last week’s attempted read more Nigeria deployed jets, troops after Benin made ‘two urgent requests’, says presidency

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32 h. ago Atiku flays coup d’état in Benin, calls it an assault on constitutional order

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the coup attempt in the Republic of Benin, describing it as a grave read more Atiku flays coup d’état in Benin, calls it an assault on constitutional order

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34 h. ago Foiled coup: ECOWAS deploys troops to Benin, plotters arrested

ECOWAS deploys its standby force to Benin after a foiled coup attempt against President Patrice Talon. Plotters have been arrested. Read the latest. Read More: https://punchng.com/foiled-coup-ecowas-deploys-troops-to-benin-plotters-arrested/

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36 h. ago Coup attempt: How Tinubu sent fighter jets to save Benin’s democracy — Presidency

Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, confirmed that the requests had been executed, with...

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36 h. ago Situation ‘under control’ after coup attempt, says Benin president

Benin’s government thwarted an attempted coup. President Patrice Talon assured citizens that the situation is completely under control thanks to loyalists. Read More: https://punchng.com/situation-under-control-after-coup-attempt-says-benin-president/

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36 h. ago Tinubu praises Nigerian troops for helping foil coup in Benin Republic

President Tinubu commends Nigerian troops for their swift intervention in Benin Republic, helping to foil a military coup at the request of the government. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-praises-nigerian-troops-for-helping-foil-coup-in-benin-republic/

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36 h. ago ECOWAS sends standby force to Benin after failed coup attempt

ECOWAS deploys its standby force to Benin to restore constitutional order after a failed coup attempt against President Patrice Talon. Read the latest. Read More: https://punchng.com/ecowas-sends-standby-force-to-benin-after-failed-coup-attempt/

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43 h. ago Benin thwarts military takeover after soldiers declare President Talon ousted

Benin’s government says it has foiled an attempted military coup after a group of soldiers briefly seized the state television read more Benin thwarts military takeover after soldiers declare President Talon ousted

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44 h. ago Nigeria Withdraws Deployed Fighter Jet As Benin Stabilises After Foiled Coup Attempt

Nigeria has withdrawn the fighter aircraft earlier deployed to the Benin Republic after authorities concluded that the security situation in the neighbouring country had stabilised, following a dramatic but short-lived coup attempt on Sunday. According to reports, the aircraft, deployed from Lagos for aerial surveillance and regional monitoring, were instructed to return to base on […] The post Nigeria Withdraws Deployed Fighter Jet As Benin Stabilises After Foiled Coup Attempt appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Coup In Benin Rep. Fails As Armed Forces Thwart Attempt By Group Of Soldiers

A coup that was announced in Benin on Sunday has been “foiled,” the interior minister said in a video on Facebook. “In the early morning of Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, a small group of soldiers launched a mutiny with the aim of destabilizing the state and its institutions,” Alassane Seidou said. “Faced with this situation, […] The post Coup In Benin Rep. Fails As Armed Forces Thwart Attempt By Group Of Soldiers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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45 h. ago ECOWAS condemns Benin coup attempt, threatens deployment of standby force

ECOWAS strongly condemns the recent military coup attempt in Benin, threatening to deploy its standby force to restore constitutional order. Read more. Read More: https://punchng.com/ecowas-condemns-benin-coup-attempt-threatens-deployment-of-standby-force/

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47 h. ago Benin Republic presidency breaks silence on ‘military takeover’

West Africa has seen several coups in recent years, including in Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali, Guinea, and most recently Guinea-Bissau.

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49 h. ago Benin soldiers announce coup, presidency insists President Talon safe

Military personnel in Benin announce a coup on state TV, claiming President Talon is ousted. The presidency insists he is safe and control is being restore Read More: https://punchng.com/benin-soldiers-announce-coup-presidency-insists-president-talon-safe/

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