Benin coup attempt foiled by loyalist troops – Govt. officials
Benin’s government says loyalist soldiers and national guards have regained control after a group of soldiers announced on state television that they had seized power in an apparent coup attempt.
Nigeria deploys fighter jets to Benin Republic amid coup tensions
The Nigerian military has deployed fighter aircraft to the Benin Republic following reports of a military coup that allegedly toppled President Patrice Talon on Sunday, security sources have confirmed.
NDLEA seizes 7.6m tramadol pills, 76,000kg of Cannabis in nationwide raids
By Kingsley Omonobi Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have seized more than 7.6 million pills of tramadol and over 76,000 kilograms of different strains of cannabis in a series of coordinated operations across the country. The anti-drug agency said the seizures were made as part of intelligence-led crackdowns on drug trafficking […]
Lagos Detty December: APC hails creative boom, backs Sanwo-Olu’s governance drive
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos has described the 2025 “Detty December” celebrations as a powerful fusion of youth creativity and effective governance, saying the festive season once again showcased Lagos as Africa’s creative and cultural capital.
Troops rescue 14 kidnap victims in Enugu–Benue border forest
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation UDO KA have rescued 14 kidnapped victims during a clearance operation in Orokam Forest, Benue State, along the border with Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State.
Afe Babalola decries insecurity, urges FG to take drastic action on kidnapping, banditry
Founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola, has expressed deep concern over the worsening security situation in Nigeria, calling on the federal government to take decisive action to curb kidnapping and banditry.
