21 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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25 h. ago Imo statesman hails Ohakim’s wife’s nomination as ambassador

Elder statesman, Chief John Enyogasi has expressed his congratulations to former Imo State Governor Ikedi Ohakim on the nomination of his wife, Chioma Ohakim, for an ambassadorial position by President Bola Tinubu. Enyogasi, commended the Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, in a press release for recommending the former governor’s wife for the ambassadorial Read More: https://punchng.com/imo-statesman-hails-ohakims-wifes-nomination-as-ambassador/

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29 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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35 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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37 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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37 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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37 h. ago Remi Tinubu Celebrates Osun First Lady Titilola Adeleke At 60

  The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has felicitated the wife of the Osun State governor, Mrs. Titilola Adeleke, on the occasion of her 60th birthday anniversary. In a goodwill message shared on her official X handle on Tuesday, Senator Tinubu commended Mrs. Adeleke for her contributions to community development and her commitment […]

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37 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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38 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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38 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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40 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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40 h. ago Coup: Tinubu seeks senate approval for troop deployment in Benin

President Tinubu requests Senate approval for troop deployment to Benin to support a peace mission following a failed coup attempt against President Talon. Read More: https://punchng.com/coup-tinubu-seeks-senate-approval-for-troop-deployment-to-benin/

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2 d. ago Nigeria deployed jets, troops after Benin made ‘two urgent requests’, says presidency

The presidency says the Republic of Benin made two separate, urgent requests for Nigerian military intervention during last week’s attempted read more Nigeria deployed jets, troops after Benin made ‘two urgent requests’, says presidency

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3 d. ago Foiled coup: ECOWAS deploys troops to Benin, plotters arrested

ECOWAS deploys its standby force to Benin after a foiled coup attempt against President Patrice Talon. Plotters have been arrested. Read the latest. Read More: https://punchng.com/foiled-coup-ecowas-deploys-troops-to-benin-plotters-arrested/

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5 d. ago Remi Tinubu Commends Police Commitment To Gender Inclusion At 70th

First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu, has commended the Nigerian Police Force for its commitment to justice, equity, and the protection of human dignity. She stated this at the celebration of the 70th anniversary. The event, themed “70 Years of Courage and Service: Honouring Women in Policing, Inspiring the Future,” brought together national and […]

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6 d. ago At 70th Anniversary Of Women In Police, Remi Tinubu Hails NPF’s Gender Inclusion, Excellence

First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu, has commended the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) for its commitment to justice, equity, and the protection of human dignity. She stated this at the celebration of 70th anniversary of women in the Nigerian Police Force. The event, themed “70 Years of Courage and Service: Honoring Women in Policing, […]

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6 d. ago Defence Minister: Tinubu hails Senate confirmation of General Musa’s appointment

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Nigerian Senate for approving the nomination of General Christopher Musa (retrd) as the Federal Minister of Defence.

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6 d. ago Tinubu Lauds Senate For Swift Confirmation Of Musa As Defence Minister

President Bola Tinubu has commended the Senate for swiftly confirming the nomination of the immediate-past Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa (rtd), as Minister of Defence. In a message posted on his X handle, President Tinubu stated that he had transmitted Musa’s name to the Senate two days earlier and expressed appreciation for the […]

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2 w. ago Dickson faults Senate for commending Tinubu, cites rising insecurity

Senator Seriake Dickson faults the Senate for commending President Tinubu, calling the move insensitive and ill-timed amid Nigeria’s worsening insecurity c Read More: https://punchng.com/dickson-faults-senate-for-commending-tinubu-cites-rising-insecurity/

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2 w. ago Insecurity: Senate commendation of Tinubu hypocritical — Senator Dickson

"I believe that the President needs to be told the truth, and that those with access to him, particularly...

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