Former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, on Sunday, raised suspicions about the foiled coup attempt in the Benin Republic, suggesting that President Patrice Talon might have been aware of the plot and could have even allowed it to unfold as a political manoeuvre. In a post shared on 𝕏, Sowore, known for his outspoken political views, […] The post Sowore Suggests Benin President May Have Allowed Coup Attempt For Political Gain appeared first on Naija News.
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A former Commissioner of Information in Zamfara State, Ibrahim Dosara, has dismissed the allegations against the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle. Naija News reports that Matawalle is being linked to banditry amid the escalation of insecurity in the country. Reacting, Dosara, in a statement on Sunday, described the allegations as politically motivated. He […] The post Political Theatre – Former Commissioner Blasts Banditry Claims Against Matawalle appeared first on Naija News.
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, arrived in Ile-Ife, Osun State, on Sunday to be installed with the prominent chieftaincy title of Yeye Asiwaju Gbogbo Ile Oodu’a. The installation ceremony, which took place at the Palace Square of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, also served as a celebration of the monarch’s 10th coronation […] The post First Lady Remi Tinubu Bags Traditional Title In Osun appeared first on Naija News.
Military and security sources have disclosed that around a dozen soldiers, including the ringleaders, have been arrested in Benin Republic following a failed attempted coup. One source told AFP on Sunday that 13 people have been detained, while another confirmed that all but one of the suspects are serving soldiers; the remaining detainee is a […] The post BREAKING: Benin Republic Military Arrest Ringleaders, Soldiers Behind Failed Coup Attempt appeared first on Naija News.
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has visited the two Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Alpha Jet pilots who successfully ejected from their aircraft after experiencing a technical malfunction near NAF Base Kainji. Aneke visited the aircrew to check on their well-being and to commend their professionalism and swift decision-making, which played a […] The post Air Force Chief Visits Alpha Jet Pilots After Crash In Niger appeared first on Naija News.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released guidelines for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration process. In a statement made via the official JAMB X handle on Sunday, JAMB also released a list of common challenges candidates may encounter. The examination body said it aims to assist prospective candidates in preparing for […] The post 2026 UTME: JAMB Releases Registration Guidelines, Deadlines appeared first on Naija News.
Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has accused the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise, Leke Abejide, of attempting to stir up a leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Naija News reports that Melaye, in a post via his Facebook page, said the lawmaker representing the Yagba East/Yagba […] The post ‘You’re An Imbecile, A Disgrace To Us’ – Melaye Lashed Out At ADC Lawmaker, Leke Abejide appeared first on Naija News.
The ECOWAS Commission has condemned reports of an attempted military takeover in Benin Republic. In a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, ECOWAS described the development as a grave and unacceptable assault on the democratic will of the people. The Commission condemned the unconstitutional action and called for the full respect of the country’s Constitution. It […] The post ECOWAS Reacts To Attempted Coup In Benin Republic appeared first on Naija News.
Nigeria has withdrawn the fighter aircraft earlier deployed to the Benin Republic after authorities assessed that the security situation in the neighbouring country had stabilised following Sunday’s attempted military coup. According to Zagazola Makama, the aircraft, which were deployed from Lagos for surveillance and regional monitoring, were ordered to return to base afternoon after receiving […] The post Just In: Nigeria Military Withdraws Fighter Jets From Benin Republic appeared first on Naija News.
The Federal Government has strongly condemned the attempted coup in the Benin Republic on Sunday, describing it as a direct assault on democracy and the collective will of the Beninese people. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, Nigeria expressed concern over the incident and reaffirmed its unwavering solidarity […] The post Nigeria Condemns Attempted Coup In Benin Republic appeared first on Naija News.
