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Nigeria intensifies diplomatic talks with Burkina Faso

December 11, 2025
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Diplomacy, International, News, Politics

FG Opens Diplomatic Talks with B’Faso Over Detained Aircraft, Soldiers

The Federal Government has intensified diplomatic engagements aimed at securing the release of Nigerian soldiers and a C-130 military aircraft currently being held in Burkina Faso. The detention, now...

Benin Coup Foiled: Hostages Freed, US Lifts Travel Warning

December 9, 2025
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International, News, Politics, SECURITY

Benin Foiled Coup: US Reviews Travel Warning, Hostages Regain Freedom

Calm has returned to Cotonou following a failed coup attempt in the Benin Republic on Sunday, the United States Embassy confirmed on Monday, lifting its earlier shelter-in-place advisory for...

December 9, 2025
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EFCC, News, Politics

Alleged Fraud: EFCC Seals Sylva’s Abuja House

Julius Bokoru, Special Assistant on Media and Public Affairs to former Minister of Petroleum, Chief Timipre Sylva, has condemned the sealing of his principal’s Maitama residence in Abuja by...

December 8, 2025
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ECOWAS, Africa, military, News, Politics, SECURITY

Foiled Coup: ECOWAS Deploys Troops to Benin, Plotters Arrested

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Sunday ordered the deployment of elements of its standby force to the Republic of Benin, hours after condemning what it...

December 8, 2025
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Africa, military, News, Politics, SECURITY

FULL LIST: African Coups in the Last Five Years

A military coup attempt in Benin on Sunday has added to a growing list of similar incidents across Africa. A group of soldiers announced they had ousted President Patrice...

November 29, 2025
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News, Politics, SECURITY

Why I Returned to Nigeria on Ivorian Jet — Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has explained why he returned to Nigeria aboard an Ivorian aircraft following the recent political unrest in Guinea-Bissau, saying President Bola Tinubu had also prepared...

November 29, 2025
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International, Africa, News, Politics, SECURITY

African Union Suspends Guinea-Bissau After Coup

The African Union (AU) has suspended Guinea-Bissau following this week’s coup in the West African country. The decision was confirmed on Friday by the AU Commission head, who spoke...

November 27, 2025
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News, Politics, SECURITY

Allow Nigerians Bear Arms, Senator Tells N’Assembly

A lawmaker representing Osun East in the Senate, Francis Fadahunsi, has urged the National Assembly to enact a law that would enable responsible Nigerians to bear arms, especially now...

Southern Governors strengthen regional security

November 27, 2025
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News, Politics, SECURITY

Insecurity: 17 Southern Governors Meet, Agree to Create Zonal Security Fund

The Southern Governors’ Forum (SGF) and the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC) have jointly unveiled new regional measures aimed at preventing terrorists from establishing a foothold in the...

Senate Applauds Tinubu, Security Agencies for Rapid Abduction Response

November 26, 2025
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News, Politics, SECURITY

Senate Hails Tinubu, Security Agencies for Rescuing Hostages

The Senate on Wednesday commended President Bola Tinubu and security agencies for the swift rescue of dozens of kidnap victims in Kwara and Niger states, even as it warned...