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Breaking: Tinubu seeks Senate backing to deploy Troops to Benin after Coup scare

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

He warned that Benin was facing “an attempted unconstitutional seizure of power and the destruction and destabilisation of democratic institutions,”…

Updated: ECOWAS declares state of emergency across West Africa

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has declared a state of emergency in the region.

Tensions rise as Burkina Faso grounds Nigerian military aircraft over airspace violation

Paul Dada

6 months ago

“In this regard, and on the instructions of the Heads of State, the Arian and anti-aircraft defences of the Confederal…

How Benin’s Foiled Coup Redefined Nigeria’s Regional Power

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

Beyond geopolitics, the Benin episode exposes deeper governance and security problems that produced the mutiny’s rhetoric. The putschists cited long-standing…

End of an Era? Inside Salah’s Turbulent Liverpool Downturn

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

The situation escalated after Salah publicly expressed frustration at being benched and suggested breakdowns in communication with manager Arne Slot,…

Rescue Remaining 115 Schoolchildren Now, Tinubu Tells Security Chiefs

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

“My directive to our security forces remains that all the students and other abducted Nigerians across the country must be…

Face of Benin failed coup Lt Col. Pascal Tigri declared wanted

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

Lt Col. Pascal Tigri, the officer at the center of Benin’s failed coup, has been declared wanted by the country’s…

Court rejects Nnamdi Kanu’s bid to leave Sokoto prison

Paul Dada

6 months ago

However, on Monday, Justice James Omotosho dismissed the request, ruling that the court could not make such an order without…

Obasanjo: ‘I don’t know my real age, guess it yourself’

Paul Dada

6 months ago

“I don’t know my exact age but I could judge from those who were in school with me… So I…

Tinubu: How Nigerian Armed Forces helped foil Coup in Benin Republic

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

Benin further asked for Nigerian ground troops to assist its forces in securing constitutional institutions and containing armed elements involved…

Breaking: Nigeria secures release of 100 abducted schoolchildren in Niger

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

Bandits, armed groups operating primarily in the country’s northwest and north-central regions, have turned mass kidnappings for ransom into a…

Dozen Soldiers arrested in foiled Coup in Benin

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

The morning's events began when a group of at least eight soldiers, led by Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri, appeared on…

Breaking: Benin arrests dozen soldiers over coup attempt

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

The detainees include the ringleaders of the operation, most of whom are active service members, with one former soldier also…

French President Macron calls Tinubu amidst Benin Republic’s coup attempt tension

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

Macron revealed that President Tinubu requested support and partnership of France in tackling the security challenges and taking care of…

President Talon’s fate unknown as soldiers stage coup in Benin Republic

Isa Isawade

6 months ago

The mutinous soldiers appeared on the state's TV Sunday morning to announce removal of the president and the dissolution of…

Military Jet crashes in Niger: Here’s what happened to the Pilots

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

The NAF confirmed the incident, attributing the crash to a technical malfunction during what was described as a post-inspection functional…

No more VIP Escorts: Police enforce Tinubu’s nationwide directive

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

According to the statement, the enforcement team began its operations around 10:00 a.m. on 6 December 2025, inspecting strategic areas…

Smoke and Die! The great harm caused by the tobacco industry

Paul Dada

6 months ago

A puff… another puff… yet another puff. Within seconds, nicotine in tobacco floods your body, making you feel relaxed. But…

Big teams face early tests as 2026 World Cup Groups revealed (Full list)

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

Germany feature in Group E with Curaçao, Ivory Coast and Ecuador, while the Netherlands head Group F against Japan, Tunisia…

APC drops hammer, disqualifies Omisore from Osun Governorship Race

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

The aspirants barred alongside Omisore include Babatunde Haketer Oralusi, Oyedotun Babayemi, Dr. Akin Ogunbiyi, former deputy governor Benedict Alabi, Adegoke…

Gen. Musa takes over as Defence Minister, in closed- door meeting with service chiefs

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

Gen. Musa, appointed on Tuesday by President Bola Tinubu following the resignation of former minister Muhammed Badaru, was confirmed by…

Supreme Court throws out Osun’s suit over withheld LG funds

Paul Dada

6 months ago

Although the panel upheld the preliminary objection raised by the Attorney-General of the Federation, it nonetheless urged the Federal Government…

Peter Obi dilly-dallies on ADC amidst Atiku, El-Rufai’s challenge

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

Obi, who has repeatedly asserted that he will contest the 2027 presidency also said the issue of rotation of offices,…

Boris Johnson declares Nigeria has sent UK its future PM Kemi Badenoch

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

Johnson also praised the long-standing relationship between the two nations, saying the shared history, language and cultural exchanges make the…

Breaking: Tinubu swears in ex-CDS, Musa as Nigeria’s new Defence Minister

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

Before that, he commanded Theatre Command North-East (Operation Hadin Kai) during a period widely regarded as one of the most…

I appointed Christopher Musa at a critical moment – President Tinubu

Paul Dada

6 months ago

The ex-military chief was faced with tough questions from members of the red chamber in a screening session that lasted…

2027: APC mobilises heavyweights for key meetings at presidential villa

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

The APC informed all NEC members to take note of the date and attend, in line with Article 12.3 of…

Killings: U.S. disagrees with Tinubu’s govt as Obadare demands end to Sharia law

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

The United States House Appropriations Committee, in a joint briefing with the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has raised fresh concerns…

Senate confirms Musa Defence Minister after fierce screening

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

Musa told the chamber he would immediately order a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the troop withdrawal once he…

Abiodun proposes historic ₦1.67trn Budget to transform Ogun State

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

Governor Abiodun said the 2026 Budget would concentrate on projects with high revenue potential, job creation opportunities, alignment with the…

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