34 h. ago PDP Condemns Maiduguri Mosque Explosion, Says Tinubu’s Govt Has Failed

The party said the administration of President Bola Tinubu has failed woefully in protecting the lives and property of Nigerians. The post PDP Condemns Maiduguri Mosque Explosion, Says Tinubu’s Govt Has Failed appeared first on Channels Television.

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47 h. ago US lawmaker, Riley Moore, breaks silence on Sunday Jackson’s release

United States Congressman, Riley M. Moore, has reacted to the release of Sunday Jackson, describing the development as a positive step in Nigeria–US relations following months of advocacy for clemency. In a statement issued in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, Moore praised the decision of Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri to pardon Jackson, who had […]

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7 d. ago First Lady, Gbajabiamila, others heading different cabals in Tinubu’s govt – Omole

Dr. Charles Omole identifies five cabals in Tinubu’s government, led by figures like the First Lady and Gbajabiamila, warning of slow decision-making. Read More: https://punchng.com/first-lady-gbajabiamila-others-heading-different-cabals-in-tinubus-govt-omole/

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7 d. ago Wike, Gbajabiamila, Seyi Part Of Cabals In Tinubu’s Govt — Charles Omole

He said every president in Nigeria has had cabals in their government. The post Wike, Gbajabiamila, Seyi Part Of Cabals In Tinubu’s Govt — Charles Omole appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 d. ago Wike, Gbajabiamila, Seyi Tinubu Part Of Cabals In President’s Govt — Charles Omole

He said every president in Nigeria has had cabals in their government. The post Wike, Gbajabiamila, Seyi Tinubu Part Of Cabals In President’s Govt — Charles Omole appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Tinubu’s govt determined to surmount present security challenges — Shettima

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has again restated the present administration’s commitment to decisively addressing the country’s security challenges.

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2 w. ago Coup Now ‘Almost Impossible’ In Nigeria Due To Military Reorientation – Enenche

  A former Director of Defence Information, Major-General John Enenche (rtd), has said that it is “almost impossible” for a military coup to take place in Nigeria now, citing decades of democratic reorientation within the Armed Forces and lessons from the country’s past experience with military rule. Speaking on Channels Television’s current affairs programme, ‘Sunday […]

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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. ago UN breaks silence on attempted military coup in Benin Republic

He also called on all parties involved to ensure “full respect for the rule of law and the Constitution,” stressing the importance of safeguarding Benin’s democratic institutions.

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Osun guber: Oyetola breaks silence on suspension of Omisore, others

Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has broken his silence over the suspension and disqualification of Senator Iyiola Omisore and

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2 w. ago Tinubu hails Nigerian military for foiling coup in Benin Republic

It took some hours before the government's loyal forces, assisted by Nigeria, took control and flushed out the...

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2 w. ago Nigeria Air Force Conducts Multiple Airstrikes On Fleeing Coup Plotters in Benin Republic

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has launched precision airstrikes on fleeing members of the foiled military coup in the Benin Republic, neutralising several suspected plotters and destroying their vehicles. Nigerian fighter jets crossed into Beninese airspace on Sunday under a joint arrangement with authorities in Cotonou after intelligence indicated that key coup elements were attempting […] The post Nigeria Air Force Conducts Multiple Airstrikes On Fleeing Coup Plotters in Benin Republic appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. 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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