Military coup
Tinubu hails Nigerian troops for foiling Benin Coup after direct intervention
President Bola Tinubu has confirmed and commended the Nigerian Armed Forces for their quick military intervention in the Benin Republic, which helped Benin...
Nigeria deploys fighter jets to Benin Airspace amid coup attempt
The Nigerian military deployed fighter aircraft to the airspace of Benin Republic on Sunday, following reports of an attempted military coup against President...
Benin Government foils coup attempt; President Talon declared safe(VIDEO)
The armed forces in the Republic of Benin have suppressed a coup attempt on Sunday morning, just hours after a group of soldiers...
NSA Nuhu Ribadu warns against coup, calls on Nigeria to safeguard democracy
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has issued a warning against any attempt to derail Nigeria’s constitutional order, stating that the country...
FG grants Embassy asylum to Guinea-Bissau opposition leader after coup
The Federal Government of Nigeria has granted asylum and protection to Fernando Dias da Costa, the opposition presidential candidate of Guinea-Bissau, following alleged...
Jonathan briefs Tinubu, urges ECOWAS to announce Guinea-Bissau election results
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has briefed President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa following his safe return from Guinea-Bissau, where he led...
ECOWAS, AU suspends Guinea-Bissau over military coup
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union (AU) have officially suspended Guinea-Bissau from all decision-making bodies following a...
Jonathan says Guinea Bissau Coup more painful than 2015 election loss to Buhari
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed dismay over the recent military takeover in Guinea Bissau, describing the incident as more painful to...
