A former Presidential Adviser, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reconsider his tenure, suggesting that resigning from office might be in the country’s best interest. Speaking on Arise TV’s Daybreak programme on Monday, Baba-Ahmed asserted that President Tinubu’s two and a half years in office have failed to deliver on the promises […] The post ‘Stepping Aside May Be Best For Nigeria’ – Former Aide Tells Tinubu appeared first on Naija News.
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The National Secretary of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), Peter Ameh, has alleged that the Bola Tinubu-led administration is increasingly worried about the growing political clout of Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ameh made the claim during an interview with Seun Okinbaloye on The Micon Podcast, […] The post 2027: ‘Tinubu Govt Is Afraid Of Peter Obi, Not Atiku Or Amaechi’ – Peter Ameh appeared first on Naija News.
The United States Embassy in Cotonou has confirmed that calm has returned to the city following Sunday’s failed coup attempt in the Republic of Benin, and has announced the lifting of its shelter-in-place advisory for American citizens. In a statement issued on Monday, the embassy declared that the situation in the Beninese capital had stabilised, […] The post Benin Coup Attempt: Normalcy Returns To Cotonou – U.S. Embassy appeared first on Naija News.
Egyptian forward, Mohamed Salah returned to Liverpool’s training pitch on Monday morning, two days after a blunt interview in which he claimed he had been “thrown under the bus” and suggested his relationship with head coach Arne Slot had collapsed. Mohamed Salah, 33, was involved in the session while cameras were allowed in, a day […] The post Mohamed Salah Trains With Liverpool After Fierce Criticism Of Club Relationship appeared first on Naija News.
The Presidency has described Nigeria’s swift response to the attempted coup in the Republic of Benin as a demonstration of President Bola Tinubu’s leadership and commitment to peace, stability, and constitutional order across West Africa. This follows the failed effort by mutinous soldiers under the banner of the “Military Committee for Refoundation,” led by Lt. […] The post Presidency Speaks On Tinubu’s Involvement In Failed Military Coup In Benin appeared first on Naija News.
Security analyst, Brant Philip, has revealed new details about the failed coup attempt in the Benin Republic, disclosing that mutineers carried out a deadly attack on the residence of a senior military official hours before the attempted takeover. Philip stated that the mutineers, led by Colonel Pascal Tigri, stormed the home of General Bertin Bada, […] The post Benin: General Bada’s Wife Killed, Daughter Injured In Pre-Coup Assault appeared first on Naija News.
Nigeria, the African Union (AU), and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Sunday swiftly condemned an attempted military takeover in the Benin Republic, which saw soldiers briefly seize control of the national television station in Cotonou. The condemnation came amid reports of confusion and gunfire after a group of soldiers, calling themselves […] The post Top Ten African Countries With Strongest Military [Full List] appeared first on Naija News.
A former chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Austin Okai, has officially dumped the party and pitched his tent with the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Naija News reports that Okai’s defection, confirmed on Monday (today), adds to the growing list of political realignments in Kogi State ahead of the 2027 general elections. Confirming his […] The post PDP Chieftain, Austin Okai Joins ADC appeared first on Naija News.
Security analyst, Brant Philip, has shared a video showing a Nigerian Air Force Super Tucano A29 attack aircraft flying over Cotonou, Benin Republic, amid heavy gunfire sounds, during Sunday’s attempted coup in the West African nation. The footage, which surfaced on Monday, on Philip’s 𝕏 account captured the aircraft in action as part of Nigeria’s swift […] The post Video Shows Nigerian Jet Over Cotonou Amid Gunfire appeared first on Naija News.
The Chief of Army Staff and the Chief of the National Guard of the Benin Republic, who were taken hostage during Sunday’s failed coup attempt, have been released, according to a security analyst. Brant Philip, in a statement posted on 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) on Monday, confirmed their freedom. “The Beninese Chief of Army Staff and […] The post Benin Army Chief, National Guard Head Freed After Failed Coup appeared first on Naija News.
