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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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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31 h. ago Insecurity: Withdrawal Of Police Officers From VIPs Should Be Effected — Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu directed the Minister for Interior to work with the Inspector General of Police and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps to replace the affected police personnel with NSCDC officers. The post Insecurity: Withdrawal Of Police Officers From VIPs Should Be Effected — Tinubu appeared first on Channels Television.

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33 h. ago BREAKING: Tinubu Orders Withdrawal Of Police Escorts From Ministers

President Bola Tinubu has directed the withdrawal of police officers attached to ministers and other top government officials, saying the security personnel were needed for core policing duties across the country. The President gave the directive on Wednesday during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Tinubu said he would […]

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34 h. ago Senate queries why Police escorts remain with VIPs despite Tinubu’s order

“I saw two convoys of ministers and they were carrying lots of security personnel. Mr President, I have also seen business concerns, Chinese and other business concerns, yesterday

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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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40 h. ago Security Personnel Around Seyi Tinubu Enough To Quell Insurrection In Benin Republic — Soyinka

Soyinka stressed that while presidents around the world have families, the privilege must not be abused. The post Security Personnel Around Seyi Tinubu Enough To Quell Insurrection In Benin Republic — Soyinka appeared first on Channels Television.

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42 h. ago VIDEO: You should’ve sent Seyi Tinubu’s ‘excessive’ security escort to Benin, Soyinka tells Tinubu

Let’s not overdo things. This is not the first country that has a head of state. This is not the first country whose head of state has family and I think children should know their place.

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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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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 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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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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58 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 Anambra CP cracks down on security uniform abuse, unveils enforcement measures

Anambra police announce new measures to curb security uniform abuse. Residents are urged to report suspicious individuals impersonating personnel. Read More: https://punchng.com/anambra-cp-cracks-down-on-security-uniform-abuse-unveils-enforcement-measures/

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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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