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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35 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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46 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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48 h. ago BREAKING: Military Seizes Power In Benin Republic, Sacks President Talon

A group of military personnel on Sunday announced the sack of President Patrice Talon in Benin Republic. Talon is due to step down April 2026 after 10 years in power. The personnel who identified themselves as the “Military Committee for Refoundation” (CMR), said on state television that they had met and decided that “Mr Patrice […]

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48 h. ago BREAKING: Benin Republic President Safe, Army Regaining Control — Presidency

On Sunday, a group of soldiers declared that they had overthrown President Talon and seized control of the government. The post BREAKING: Benin Republic President Safe, Army Regaining Control — Presidency appeared first on Channels Television.

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48 h. ago Benin Presidency Says It Remains In Control Despite Coup Attempt

On Sunday, a group of soldiers declared that they had overthrown President Talon and seized control of the government. The post Benin Presidency Says It Remains In Control Despite Coup Attempt appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago JUST IN: Tinubu’s govt breaks silence on military coup in Guinea

President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government has broken its silence on Wednesday’s military coup in

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3 w. ago Republic of Benin lawmakers approve extension of presidential term to seven years

The Republic of Benin’s National Assembly on Saturday approved a major constitutional amendment extending the presidential term from five to read more Republic of Benin lawmakers approve extension of presidential term to seven years

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3 w. ago Handball: Ojih Engages With CAHB President As Nigeria Secures AFCON 2026 Spot

The president of the Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN), conducted a working visit to Dr. Mansourou Aremou, the President of the Confederation of African Handball (CAHB), in Cotonou, Benin Republic on Tuesday. The discussions focused on the advancement and development of handball in Nigeria. During the meeting, Mr. Ojih extended his heartfelt gratitude to the […]

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