FULL LIST: African Coups in the Last Five Years
• Benin coup attempt adds to growing list of military takeovers across…
NDLEA Seizes 7.6m Tramadol Pills, 76,000kg Cannabis in Nationwide Raids
• NDLEA intercepts 7.6m tramadol pills, 76,273kg cannabis in coordinated intelligence-led operations…
Attempted Coup in Benin Republic as Soldiers Announce President Talon’s Removal
Soldiers under a body called CMR say they have removed President Talon.…
Sanwo-Olu Faces Backlash Over Comments on Developing Warri, Onne, Calabar Ports
• LOME criticises Sanwo-Olu for allegedly resisting NPA plans to boost activities…
Oba of Benin Suspends Village Priest for Alleged Violation of Customs
• Monarch says only the Oba confers chieftaincy titles in Benin Kingdom…
Wizkid’s Son Champz Becomes Youngest Nigerian to Hit 1 Million Spotify Listeners
Champz, Wizkid’s 14-year-old son, hits 1 million Spotify listeners. Debut EP Champion’s…
Construction Worker Arrested for Stabbing Supervisor Over N10,000 Payment
Worker allegedly stabbed site supervisor during argument over N10,000. Victim says he…
PDP Moves to Sack Rivers Assembly Defectors, Activates Constitutional Sanctionsa
• PDP begins legal steps to recover mandates of Rivers lawmakers who…
BREAKING: Military Jet Crashes in Niger Community
Nigerian Air Force jet reportedly crashed near Karabonde, Niger State. Two pilots…
Ndume Urges Tinubu To Withdraw Ambassadorial List Over Federal Character Breach
• Ndume says Tinubu’s ambassadorial nominees violate Federal Character rules • Senator…