13 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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14 h. ago Police Withdrawal: Don’t Deny Nigerians The Right To Extra Security — Rep Jimbo

The lawmaker representing Abak/Etim Ekpo/Ika Federal Constituency said “every single Nigerian is a VIP,” therefore, citizens who want security escorts or guards for their homes, travel, or events should be able to obtain them. The post Police Withdrawal: Don’t Deny Nigerians The Right To Extra Security — Rep Jimbo appeared first on Channels Television.

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15 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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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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24 h. ago Enugu court remands security guard for teenage cousin murder

A 51-year-old security guard in Enugu has been remanded in custody by a magistrate court for the alleged murder of his 19-year-old cousin in Nsukka. Read More: https://punchng.com/enugu-court-remands-security-guard-for-teenage-cousin-murder/

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26 h. ago Man City Beat Madrid In Champions League As Pressure Mounts On Alonso

Without injured superstar Kylian Mbappe, Madrid took the lead through Rodrygo but Nico O'Reilly and a Haaland penalty secured Pep Guardiola's City the three points. The post Man City Beat Madrid In Champions League As Pressure Mounts On Alonso appeared first on Channels Television.

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38 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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42 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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43 h. ago Soyinka criticises heavy security around Tinubu’s son, says it reflects distorted priorities

Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka has criticised what he called the excessive and unnecessary deployment of armed security personnel around the read more Soyinka criticises heavy security around Tinubu’s son, says it reflects distorted priorities

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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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51 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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52 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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56 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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59 h. ago JUST IN: Senate okays Tinubu’s request to deploy troops to Benin Republic

Senate has just approved President Bola Tinubu's request to deploy Nigerian troops and air power in the Republic of Benin

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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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59 h. 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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59 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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60 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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61 h. 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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