14 h. ago “Security Guarding Tinubu’s Son Enough For Deployment Against Benin Republic Coup” – Soyinka

Nobel laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, has criticised what he described as the excessive deployment of security operatives around the family of President Bola Tinubu, warning that such overreach undermines Nigeria’s security priorities. Speaking at the 20th Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) Awards in Lagos on Tuesday, the literary icon recounted his recent encounter […] The post “Security Guarding Tinubu’s Son Enough For Deployment Against Benin Republic Coup” – Soyinka appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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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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28 h. 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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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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53 h. ago Monday News Recap: Freed Niger State Schoolchildren, Tinubu’s Orders, Benin Coup, Church Attack +More

Dive in to catch up on the major headlines, explore emerging trends, and stay connected to the conversations that matter most to you. The post Monday News Recap: Freed Niger State Schoolchildren, Tinubu’s Orders, Benin Coup, Church Attack +More appeared first on Channels Television.

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54 h. ago Amnesty International Condemns Anambra Church Attack, Blames Security Lapses

Gunmen attacked the church early on Sunday, killing a man and abducting the Reverend’s wife. The post Amnesty International Condemns Anambra Church Attack, Blames Security Lapses appeared first on Channels Television.

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59 h. ago Benin foiled coup shows Tinubu’s role in West Africa’s stability – Presidency

Discover how President Tinubu’s swift response to a foiled coup in Benin demonstrates his leadership in promoting West Africa’s stability and constitutiona Read More: https://punchng.com/benin-foiled-coup-shows-tinubus-role-in-west-africas-stability-presidency/

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60 h. ago One Killed, Others Injured As Armed Criminals Attack Church In Anambra

The church building was partially burned, and other properties within the premises were also destroyed. The post One Killed, Others Injured As Armed Criminals Attack Church In Anambra appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 d. ago Kogi West Senator Condemns Ejiba Church Abduction, Demands Unconditional Release Of Victims

The lawmaker representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Senator Sunday  Karimi, has called on the Federal Government and all sub-national authorities to work towards the unconditional release of worshippers abducted during a Sunday attack on a C&S Church branch in Ejiba, Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State. In a statement issued to newsmen in […]

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1 week ago Bandits attack church whisked away pastor, wife, church members in Kogi

….as Ododo promises to see to their release Bandits struck at a newly established Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Ejiba, read more Bandits attack church whisked away pastor, wife, church members in Kogi

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2 w. ago Police dismiss report of bandits’ attack on ECWA church in Gombe

The Gombe State Police Command has dismissed reports claiming that bandits attacked the ECWA Church in Kashere, Akko Local Government read more Police dismiss report of bandits’ attack on ECWA church in Gombe

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2 w. ago Insecurity: Police, DSS arrest gun fixer, food suppliers to bandits in Kwara

Aftermath of the last Tuesday bandit attack on church worshippers in Eruku area of Ekiti local government, Kwara State, security read more Insecurity: Police, DSS arrest gun fixer, food suppliers to bandits in Kwara

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2 w. ago Kwara: Eruku CAC church holds first service after bandit attack

He said that he received divine assurances regarding the safety of the kidnapped.

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2 w. ago Kwara Church Holds First Service After Attack By Bandits, Confirms 38 Worshippers Kidnapped

The presiding pastor, Bamidele Lawrence, described the attack as a test of faith and revealed that he received divine assurances regarding the safety of those kidnapped by the bandits. The post Kwara Church Holds First Service After Attack By Bandits, Confirms 38 Worshippers Kidnapped appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Kwara APC elders decry attacks, demand urgent action against banditry

Kwara South APC elders condemn the rising banditry after a church attack, demanding urgent government action to address escalating violence in the region. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-apc-elders-decry-attacks-demand-urgent-action-against-banditry/

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2 w. ago Kwara attack: Church releases names of 38 abducted worshippers

Residents of Eruku community in the Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State have released the names and ages of the persons abducted in last Tuesday’s attack on Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Oke Isegun, Eruku. They said the youngest victim is seven years old, while the oldest is 64.

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2 w. ago CAN condemns Kwara church attack, demands rescue of abducted worshippers

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) condemns the fatal Kwara church attack, urging security agencies to rescue abducted worshippers and bring perpet Read More: https://punchng.com/can-condemns-kwara-church-attack-demands-rescue-of-abducted-worshippers/

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2 w. ago Eruku Church Attack: Bandits Place N100m Ransom On Each Of 38 Abductees

The bandits that abducted some 38 worshippers at the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Eruku in Ekiti local government area of Kwara State have placed N100 ransom on the head of each abductees. LEADERSHIP gathered that the kidnappers have started contacting the families of the victims who were abducted during a church service on Tuesday. A […]

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2 w. ago CAN Condemns Kwara Church Attack, Demands Justice For Slain, Abducted Worshippers

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the deadly attack on Christ Apostolic Church in Eruku town, Ekiti local government area of Kwara State, describing it as a heartbreaking reminder of the escalating insecurity confronting Christian communities in Nigeria. In a statement released on Thursday, the national leadership of CAN expressed sadness over the […]

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2 w. ago Kwara church attack: CAN demands immediate rescue of abducted worshippers

The body expressed sadness over the incident and extended solidarity to the families of the deceased, the injured, the abducted, and the entire Eruku community.

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