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The Nigerian military has deployed fighter aircraft to the Benin Republic following Sunday’s military coup that toppled President Patrice Talon, reliable security sources have confirmed. The aircraft, which took off from Lagos earlier on Sunday, were sighted operating within Beninese airspace as Nigeria intensifies surveillance and monitoring of the rapidly evolving political and security situation in the neighbouring country. Sources …

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on Peter Obi to decide whether he is part of the coalition, adding that zoning ahead of the 2027 election is not an option. The development comes after Obi said the ADC-led coalition was “faltering” due to unresolved issues over zoning and the rotation of key political offices. In his reaction, ADC spokesperson, …

A group of soldiers on Sunday appeared on Benin’s state television announcing the dissolution of the government in what seemed to be a coup in the West African country. The soldiers declared the removal of President Patrice Talon, who has led the country since 2016, along with the suspension of all state institutions. Identifying themselves as members of the “Military …

{Senate President Chief Godswill Akpabio has clarified that the fresh persistence use of social media led to his bringing N40Bn defamation suit against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In a statement issued by his media office, the Senate President said contrary to the claims of Kogi state senator, the suit was instituted more than three months ago but was not made public …

New details have emerged regarding the unexpected resignation of former Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar, who stepped down on Monday after two years in office, citing health-related concerns. Following his exit, President Bola Tinubu on Thursday swore in former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa (retd.), as the new Minister of Defence. Badaru’s departure comes amid months of pressure …

The Nigeria Police Force has deployed a Special Enforcement Team to ensure full compliance with President Bola Tinubu’s directive prohibiting the use of police personnel for Very Important Persons’ escort and guard duties. In a statement released on Saturday via the Force’s X handle, the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, said the team commenced a statewide monitoring operation …

National Security Adviser NSA Malam Nuhu Ribadu has revealed that Nigeria is now receiving international support in its fight against insurgents and terrorists that are waging war on the country. Ribadu named some of the countries lending support to Nigeria as the United States of America, France and Britain. Speaking when he led a federal government delegation to pay a …

The jet crashed at NAF Base in Kainji, Niger State shortly after take-off. It was learnt that the aircraft developed an emergency. The development, according to sources, prompted the pilots to act swiftly. Ehimen Ejodame, the spokesman of NAF, confirmed the development in a statement on Saturday. “They expertly manoeuvred the aircraft away from populated areas before executing a safe …

The death had long been expected. It was a miracle that the country lasted for so long. The diagnosis and prognosis had been contested and controversial. The remote and immediate causes of death stemmed from barbaric practices associated with ancient civilizations. The evidence was overwhelming. The proof was incontrovertible. The demise was imminent and inevitable. We all saw it coming. …

Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has formally rejected insinuations linking him to alleged terrorism financing. In a detailed statement on Friday, Malami claimed that at no point in his public life — during or after his tenure — has he been summoned, questioned, targeted or investigated by any security, regulatory or intelligence authority …