Northern Governors Commit ₦1bn Monthly to Tackle Insecurity
Northern governors in Nigeria have agreed to contribute ₦1bn each every month for the next year as part of a new regional strategy to combat worsening insecurity. The decision was announced by Nasarawa State governor Abdullahi Sule during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics. He said the governors could no longer depend solely on […]
France Pledges Stronger Support for Nigeria Amid Rising Terror Attacks
France has announced plans to strengthen its security partnership with Nigeria as the country continues to grapple with persistent terrorist violence, particularly across its northern regions. The commitment was disclosed by French President Emmanuel Macron, who posted on X on Sunday that he had held direct discussions with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu about Nigeria’s worsening […]
ECOWAS Condemns Failed Coup Attempt in Benin, Warns of Possible Force Deployment
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has strongly condemned an attempted military coup in Benin Republic, warning that it may deploy a regional standby force to safeguard constitutional order. The attempted takeover unfolded early Sunday when mutinous soldiers appeared on national television to announce the formation of a “Military Committee for Refoundation.” The […]
Update: Benin Republic Coup Attempt Failed As Loyalists Regain Control
A dramatic but short-lived coup attempt rattled Benin Republic on Sunday after a faction of soldiers stormed the national television station in Cotonou, declaring the dissolution of the government and announcing a military takeover. The revolt, led by Lieutenant-Colonel Pascal Tigri, unfolded live on state TV before loyalist forces swiftly intervened to restore order. […]
BREAKING: Military Announces Coup in Benin Republic
A group of soldiers have appeared on Benin’s state TV announcing the dissolution of the government in an apparent coup in the West Africa nation. Truth Live News gathered the revolt is led by Lieutenant-Colonel Pascal Tigri, who just declared himself as president of the Military Committee for Refoundation on live TV. They announced […]
Just In: Tragedy Averted as Military Jet Crashes in Niger
Just In: Tragedy Averted as Military Jet Crashes in Niger A serious tragedy was averted after a Nigerian Air Force jet reportedly crashed near Karabonde, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. This was gathered from a Niger State-based digital television network, Lapai TV, via a post on its official Facebook account on Saturday evening: […]
No End In Sight: Akpabio Files N200bn Defamation Suit Against Natasha
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has filed a mouthwatering N200 billion defamation lawsuit against the senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial district, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, accusing her of publishing malicious allegations that he sexually harassed her. Documents from the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, show that Akpabio is demanding extensive damages, […]
Police Hunt Gunmen Who Killed Officer at Checkpoint in Edo
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Edo State Police Command has launched a full scale investigation on a killer of police inspector during a routine stop-and-search operation. In a statement made available by the image maker of the Command, Moses Yamu, said that all available intelligence and operational resources have been deployed to apprehend the perpetrators. […]
Police Hunt For Killers Of Cop In Edo
Lucky Obukohwo Reporting The Edo State Police Command has launched a full scale investigation on a killer of police inspector during a routine stop-and-search operation. In a statement made available by the image maker of the Command, Moses Yamu, said that all available intelligence and operational resources have been deployed to apprehend […]
A’Ibom Govt Denies Biafra Claim, Salutes Tinubu For Ita Enang’s Ambassadorial Nomination
NIGERIA, UYO – The Akwa Ibom State Government on Friday dismissed a viral social-media report claiming Governor Umo Bassey Eno planned to declare a “Biafra Remembrance Day,” describing the post as baseless and malicious. Officials said the content was “a fabrication from deranged minds,” insisting the material had no link to the governor, the administration […]