18 h. ago UPDATED: Senate approves Tinubu’s request to deploy troops in Benin

•Community in a state of emergency, ECOWAS warns as coups, insecurity deepen regional crisis •ECOWAS applauds Nigeria for foiling Benin coup attempt •Sahel bloc condemns Nigerian military over flight •Burkina Faso did not ground NAF C-130, NAF clarifies THE Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to deploy Nigerian troops and air power in the […]

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27 h. ago Foiled Coup: Tinubu’s Troop Deployment To Benin Was Clever Political Statement — Malik Ado

The security consultant said that the move aimed at protecting Nigeria’s economic interests and reinforcing regional stability. The post Foiled Coup: Tinubu’s Troop Deployment To Benin Was Clever Political Statement — Malik Ado-Ibrahim appeared first on Channels Television.

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33 h. ago Senate commends Tinubu over troops deployment to Benin Republic

The Senate on Tuesday unanimously approved President Bola Tinubu's request to deploy Nigerian troops and air power to the Republic of Benin in response to a coup attempt in the neighbouring country over the weekend.

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35 h. ago JUST IN: Senate okays Tinubu’s request to deploy troops to Benin Republic

Senate has just approved President Bola Tinubu's request to deploy Nigerian troops and air power in the Republic of Benin

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35 h. ago Coup: Senate confirms Tinubu’s request to deploy Nigerian troops to Benin Republic

The Senate on Tuesday gave an expeditious passage of President Bola Tinubu’s request to deploy Nigerian troops and air assets read more Coup: Senate confirms Tinubu’s request to deploy Nigerian troops to Benin Republic

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35 h. ago President Tinubu Seeks Senate Consent On Troops’ Deployment To Benin Republic

President Bola Tinubu this Tuesday transmitted to the senate a request seeking its consent to deploy Nigerian troops on peace mission to Benin Republic. In the communication the President explained that the deployment is to provide support in the country as requested by President Patrice Talon, following the recent failed coup attempt. The deployment is […] The post President Tinubu Seeks Senate Consent On Troops’ Deployment To Benin Republic appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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36 h. ago [Attempted Coup] Senate Approves Troops Deployment To Benin Republic

The attempt follows two coups in Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau in as many months. Benin is bordered in the north by Niger and Burkina Faso, both of which have also experienced military takeovers. The post [Attempted Coup] Senate Approves Troops Deployment To Benin Republic appeared first on Channels Television.

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36 h. ago Coup Attempt: Tinubu Seeks Senate’s Approval To Deploy Troops To Benin Republic

Tinubu explained that the Government of Benin had urgently appealed for exceptional air support from Nigeria’s Armed Forces. The post Coup Attempt: Tinubu Seeks Senate’s Approval To Deploy Troops To Benin Republic appeared first on Channels Television.

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37 h. ago Coup: Tinubu seeks senate approval for troop deployment to Benin

President Tinubu requests the Nigerian Senate’s consent for troop deployment to Benin to support peace and stability after a failed coup attempt. Read More: https://punchng.com/coup-tinubu-seeks-senate-approval-for-troop-deployment-to-benin/

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37 h. ago Coup: Tinubu seeks senate approval for troop deployment in Benin

President Tinubu requests Senate approval for troop deployment to Benin to support a peace mission following a failed coup attempt against President Talon. Read More: https://punchng.com/coup-tinubu-seeks-senate-approval-for-troop-deployment-to-benin/

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62 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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69 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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2 d. 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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