ECOWAS Declares Regional State of Emergency as Coups Rock West Africa
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has declared a state of emergency across the region following a troubling wave of coups, attempted takeovers, and failed mutinies threatening democratic stability. The announcement was made on Tuesday by ECOWAS Commission President, Omar Touray, during the 55th Session of the Mediation and Security Council at […]
Just In: Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval, Gets Green Light to Deploy Nigerian Troops to Benin Republic
Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has secured the approval of the Senate to deploy Nigerian troops to the Republic of Benin as part of a peacekeeping mission aimed at stabilising the neighbouring country amid an ongoing attempted coup. The request, contained in a formal letter addressed to the upper legislative chamber, was read during […]
BREAKING: Fubara Decamps To APC
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He announced this at a stakeholders meeting at the government house in Port Harcourt. “We can’t support President (Tinubu) if we don’t fully identify with him, not just backyard support. Our decision this evening […]
Tackle Nigeria’s Security Challenges With Same Speed Used In Handling Benin Coup, ADC Tells FG
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has tasked the federal government to apply the same measure with which it responded to the attempted coup in Benin Republic to tackling banditry in Nigeria, saying, the defence of democracy does not begin in neighbouring countries; it begins in the protection of Nigerians lives, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Armed Men Attack Church in Anambra, One Killed, Others Injured
At least one person has been killed and several others injured after armed men attacked St. Andrews Anglican Church in Isiokwe, Lilu community, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, early on Sunday morning. Eyewitnesses said the assailants opened fire on worshippers during the service, causing panic and disruption. The wife of the church priest […]
Rivers State Govt Set to Inaugurate 10 New Projects
The Rivers State Government has announced the inauguration of ten new projects across six local government areas, signalling a return to active governance after a brief interregnum. The projects are scheduled to be commissioned between 10 and 23 December, the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Benibo Anabraba, told journalists at a briefing in Port […]