7 h. 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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9 h. ago Coup: Nigeria, Benin Foreign Ministers Meet Amid Security Concerns

The Beninese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olushegun Adjadi Bakar, said the events in Benin a few days ago proved that democracy still holds firm in Africa. The post Coup: Nigeria, Benin Foreign Ministers Meet Amid Security Concerns appeared first on Channels Television.

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14 h. 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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16 h. ago Benin Republic failed coup: Elders forum faults Soyinka, defends Tinubu’s intervention

“I expected Professor Soyinka, with his years of experience and personality, to

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18 h. ago FCT Residents Seek Wike’s Intervention Over Alleged Illegal Tax By Area Council

Residents of Katampe Extension in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have accused the Bwari Area Council of imposing an illegal tax and using the police and thugs to harass residents in an attempt to enforce illegality. The residents, therefore, urged the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, the Inspector-General of Police, and the Judicial Service Commission […]

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20 h. ago Talon’s lucky escape, the tragedy of renegade presidents, Omisore and the pang of politics

Since last Sunday, when the attempted coup d’etat was foiled in the Republic of Benin, many individuals and governments have read more Talon’s lucky escape, the tragedy of renegade presidents, Omisore and the pang of politics

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28 h. ago Federal Government Unveils Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Programme

The federal government has announced the launch of the Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Programme, an intervention aimed at restoring liquidity in Nigeria’s electricity market and rebuilding investor confidence. The disclosure was made by the special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Energy, Olu Verheijen, through a post on her X handle on Wednesday. Verheijen […]

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31 h. 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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39 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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43 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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51 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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52 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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53 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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57 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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59 h. ago Tinubu’s military action in Benin Republic, commitment to democracy — Onanuga

Speaking during an interview with Arise News on Monday night, Onanuga said Nigeria's response to the attempted coup in Benin was quick, coordinated, and done at the request of Benin's government.

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59 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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59 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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60 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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61 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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