Nigeria Deploys Fighter Jets to Benin Republic Amid Rising Coup Tensions
Nigerian fighter jets deployed to Benin Republic to monitor coup developments. Deployment is precautionary, aimed at safeguarding Nigeria’s national interests. Surveillance focuses on assessing regional threats amid political instability. Military…
Benin Presidency Insists It Remains In Charge Despite Attempted Coup
Military faction announces attempted coup in Benin, claims removal of Talon. Presidency says coup plot contained, authority still intact. Soldiers behind move identified as Military Committee for Refoundation (CMR). Reports…
Attempted Coup in Benin Republic as Soldiers Announce President Talon’s Removal
Soldiers under a body called CMR say they have removed President Talon. Attempted coup in Benin Republic announced live on state TV. Talon’s whereabouts remain unknown as gunfire is reported…
Nigeria Police Arrest Benin Republic Fugitive in Ogun, Hand Him Over to Cotonou
Wanted criminal Sunday Kotin captured by Nigeria police in border town Idi Iroko Fugitive accused of armed banditry, cattle rustling, and drug trafficking IGP vows Nigeria will never be a…
Nnamdi Kanu is Next – Simon Ekpa Reacts to Sunday Igboho’s Release
Simon Ekpa, a self-proclaimed disciple of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has responded to the release of Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Igboho. Ekpa stated…
2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Benin Republic Held to 2-2 Draw by Zimbabwe Fans Slam Coach Gernot Rohr’s Tactics
Match Overview: Early Lead Lost as Cheetahs Settle for a Draw. Fan Reactions: Criticisms Grow Over Rohr's Tactical Decisions. Looking Ahead: Pressure Mounts on Rohr as World Cup Dreams Hang…
Benin Republic Ready To Be Nigeria’s ’37th State’, FG Declares
The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, said the President of Benin Republic, Patrice Talon, has expressed readiness for the country to be part…
FG Denies Benin Republic Becoming Nigeria’s 37th State Reports
The Federal Government of Nigeria has denied reports of plans from their West African neighbor's, Benin Republic becoming a 37th state in the country. The debunker was contained in a…
Thousands of Nigerians Displaced by Communal Violence Arrive Benin Republic
Nearly 5,000 people, who were displaced by Nigeria’s communal violence, have arrived in Pobè, a border community located about 100 km from Cotonou, Benin Republic. They said 4,477 people made…
Breaking: Talon Re-elected as Benin Republic President
Benin Republic’s President, Patrice Talon won a second term with 86.36% of the vote in a low turnout, according to provisional results from the electoral commission Tuesday, after a tense…