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  • Instability in West Africa: Nigeria’s Intervention Halts Military Takeover in Benin Republic

    Instability in West Africa: Nigeria’s Intervention Halts Military Takeover in Benin Republic0

    An attempted coup against President Patrice Talon in Benin on December 7, 2025, was thwarted through prompt intervention by Nigeria’s military. Had the attempt succeeded, it would likely have increased instability and posed a significant threat to democratic governance within the West African sub-region. A group of soldiers known as the Committee for Refoundation (CMR)

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  • Senate Approves Tinubu’s Request for Troop Deployment in Republic of Benin

    Senate Approves Tinubu’s Request for Troop Deployment in Republic of Benin0

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    • December 9, 2025

    Nigeria’s Senate approved President Bola Tinubu’s deployment of troops to the Benin Republic after assisting in quelling a coup attempt on Sunday. Tinubu, in a letter to the lawmakers on Monday, informed them that Benin’s authorities had asked for “exceptional and immediate provision of air support” by Nigeria’s armed forces after reporting an “attempted unconstitutional

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  • U.S., France Strengthen Security Ties with Nigeria Amid Insecurity

    U.S., France Strengthen Security Ties with Nigeria Amid Insecurity0

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    • December 8, 2025

    The United States and French governments have pledged stronger security support for Nigeria as the country faces violent extremism and renewed attacks across the country. The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, hosted a U.S. Congressional delegation in Abuja over the weekend as part of a follow-up to high-level security discussions previously held in

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  • 16 Rivers Assembly Members, Speaker Leave PDP for APC

    16 Rivers Assembly Members, Speaker Leave PDP for APC0

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    • December 5, 2025

    The political divide in Rivers State has resurfaced, as sixteen State House of Assembly members, including Speaker Martin Amaewhule, have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress, only months after Governor Siminalayi Fubara was reinstated. During a plenary session on Friday, Speaker Mr Amaewhule, a strong ally of Nyesom Wike, announced

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  • General Chris Musa Assumes Role as Defence Minister, Offering Reassuring Promises

    General Chris Musa Assumes Role as Defence Minister, Offering Reassuring Promises0

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    • December 4, 2025

    After being sworn in as Defence Minister, Gen. Christopher Musa promised Nigerians that the nation’s security situation would soon see significant improvements. General Musa was officially sworn in at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday, subsequent to his Senate screening and confirmation on Wednesday after a five-hour session of questioning. He was appointed as

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  • Fact-Check: Sheikh Gumi’s Video Advocating for Bandits Is Edited

    Fact-Check: Sheikh Gumi’s Video Advocating for Bandits Is Edited0

    CLAIM: Video shows Sheikh Gumi advocating for bandits to be included in the country’s national budget VERDICT: Misleading. The interview is real, but the viral video is edited. FULL STORY A popular blog, ‘Linda Ikeji Blog’ posted a video clip featuring controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Gumi. In the clip, which appears to have been cut

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