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The Federal Government has condemned Sunday’s attempted coup in the Republic of Benin, describing it as a direct assault on democracy and the collective will of the Beninese people. In a statement by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, Nigeria expressed concern over the incident and reaffirmed its solidarity with the […]

The Nigerian military has deployed fighter aircraft to the Benin Republic following reports of a military coup that allegedly toppled President Patrice Talon on Sunday, security sources have confirmed. According to the sources, the aircraft took off from Lagos and were sighted operating within Benin Republic’s airspace as Nigeria intensified aerial surveillance to monitor the […]

Benin Republic President Patrice Talon; Photo: West African Democratic Radio Following the announcement of a coup by a group of soldiers early Sunday, the Benin Republic presidency says President Patrice Talon is safe, and the “regular” army is regaining control. Meanwhile, gunshots were heard near Talon’s residence as armoured vehicles deployed in the presidential palace […]

Toppled President Patrice Talon Soldiers have announced that they have toppled the civilian government in Benin Republic. The soldiers who struck, announced the overthrow, immediate dissolution and take-over of the government during a broadcast on Benin’s state TV on Sunday Tagged the Military Committee for Refoundation, the group said the president and all political officeholders […]

The Peoples Democratic Party has condemned the defection of 17 Rivers State lawmakers to the All Progressives Congress, describing their action as reckless and an act of betrayal carried out at a critical moment for the state’s democracy. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, in an interview with Saturday Punch, said the lawmakers had portrayed […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on eminent Nigerians to build legacies that will outlive them, stressing that society can only grow when leaders invest in impactful projects that continue to serve humanity long after they are gone. He made the remarks on Saturday at the 10th Coronation […]

says survival depends on responsible journalism By John Dike, Osogbo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued a strong warning against the rise of misinformation in Nigeria’s political space, stressing that the survival of the nation’s democracy depends on accurate, responsible journalism. The message was delivered on Friday in Abuja during the public presentation […]

Former Sole Administrator of Rivers State and ex- Chief of Naval Staff, Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas President Bola Tinubu has forwarded a new batch of non-career ambassadorial nominees to the Senate. The new nominees include the immediate past Sole Administrator of Rivers State and former Chief of Naval Staff, Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas; former presidential aide, Ita […]

Gen. Christopher G. Musa. The Senate and House of Representatives yesterday moved to reset Nigeria’s failing security architecture, confirming General Christopher Musa as Defence Minister after intense scrutiny and approving far-reaching resolutions banning ransom and amnesty, tightening weapons control and demanding stricter laws to curb terrorism and mass kidnappings. The Senate confirmed the former Chief […]