50 h. ago Soyinka Faults Tinubu Over Nigeria’s Military Role In Benin Republic Crisis

Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s handling of Nigeria’s military involvement in the recently thwarted coup attempt in the Republic of Benin. Speaking in Lagos on Monday at the 20th Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) Awards, Soyinka warned that the intervention carried serious consequences for West Africa’s stability and […]

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56 h. ago France helped Benin in thwarting weekend coup attempt – Official

France provided logistical and surveillance support to Benin, helping to thwart a coup attempt over the weekend, an official from Macron’s office confirmed Read More: https://punchng.com/france-helped-benin-in-thwarting-weekend-coup-attempt-official/

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57 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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58 h. ago Senate Approves President Tinubu’s Request To Deploy Soldiers To Benin Republic

The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to send troops to the Republic of Benin to help restore stability following last weekend’s attempted military coup. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the endorsement on Tuesday during plenary after lawmakers reviewed the president’s letter in the Committee of the Whole, in line with Section 5, […] The post Senate Approves President Tinubu’s Request To Deploy Soldiers To Benin Republic appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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