3 d. ago Benin Jails Around 30 People, Mostly Soldiers, Over Foiled Coup Attempt

On Monday, around 30 accused appeared in front of a special prosecutor for the court for economic crimes and terrorism in the city of Cotonou, the sources said. The post Benin Jails Around 30 People, Mostly Soldiers, Over Foiled Coup Attempt appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 d. ago Tinubu, ECOWAS leaders forge united front against coups, terrorism

….names Dangote chairman, ECOWAS Business Council Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) read more Tinubu, ECOWAS leaders forge united front against coups, terrorism

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5 d. ago JUST IN: Tinubu, ECOWAS leaders meet to discuss Benin coup attempt, other issues

ECOWAS leaders convene at a summit in Abuja to discuss the recent Benin coup attempt, regional security, and the future of the West African bloc. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-tinubu-ecowas-leaders-meet-to-discuss-benin-coup-attempt-other-issues/

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5 d. ago Tinubu urges ECOWAS’ unity to resist coups, ensure regional stability

President Tinubu calls for ECOWAS unity to combat rising threats of coups and instability in West Africa, urging leaders to present a united front. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-urges-ecowas-unity-to-resist-coups-ensure-regional-stability/

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6 d. ago Ukraine peace talks: US envoy to meet Zelensky, EU leaders in Germany

Despite differing views, Ukraine and its European partners have said the talks have led to changes...

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7 d. ago Benin coup attempt: Why we called Nigeria for military help — Minister

The Republic of Benin’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olushegun Bakari, has explained why his country reached out to Nigeria for military assistance during last Sunday’s coup attempt against President Patrice Talon.

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7 d. ago How Benin sought Nigeria’s military help to foil coup – Minister

Benin’s Foreign Minister explains how Nigeria and ECOWAS’s swift military intervention was crucial in foiling a coup attempt against President Patrice Talo Read More: https://punchng.com/how-benin-sought-nigerias-military-help-to-foil-coup-minister/

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8 d. ago Nigeria’s intervention averted bloodshed in Benin coup attempt – Minister

Nigeria’s timely intervention played a critical role in averting a potentially devastating bloodbath during a recent coup attempt in Benin, according to the country’s Foreign Minister, Olushegun Bakari. Addressing the press in Abuja on Thursday, Bakari thanked Nigeria and other nations of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for their swift response to Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-intervention-averted-bloodshed-in-benin-coup-attempt-minister/

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8 d. ago Leader Of Benin Republic Failed Coup Hiding In Togo, Says Beninese Officials

The ringleader of the recent botched coup in Benin Republic, Pascal Tigri, identified along with his accomplices, is reportedly hiding in Togo, according to Beninese officials. Beninese soldiers, with support from Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire, thwarted the coup attempt and subsequently identified Tigri as the mastermind. While Nigeria conducted targeted airstrikes on fleeing plotters, Tigri’s […]

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9 d. ago Defence Minister Hails Military’s Rapid Response To Benin Coup Attempt

General Musa said the professional response of the Nigerian Armed Forces played a key role in thwarting the plot. The post Defence Minister Hails Military’s Rapid Response To Benin Coup Attempt appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 d. 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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9 d. 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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1 week ago Falana faults Tinubu’s intervention in Benin Republic coup attempt

Speaking on Nigeria’s involvement in the ECOWAS-authorised mission in Benin Republic, Falana said the constitutional procedure for such interventions was not followed.

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week ago Why Nigeria’s intervention in Benin Republic matters — Tinubu’s aide

Discover why Nigeria’s intervention in Benin Republic was critical for regional stability and defending democracy after a failed coup attempt. Read More: https://punchng.com/why-nigerias-intervention-in-benin-republic-matters-tinubus-aide/

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1 week 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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1 week 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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