The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reportedly carried out strategic airstrikes on fleeing elements of the recently foiled military coup in the Benin Republic, security sources have confirmed. Zagazola Makama was reliably informed by sources that the operation targeted coup plotters and their equipments attempting to escape Cotonou in armoured vehicles following the swift intervention […] The post Nigeria Air Force Bombards Benin Republic Coup Plotters appeared first on Naija News.
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The Federal Government has reportedly secured the release of 100 schoolchildren abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State. Bandits had, on November 21, 2025, invaded the remote Papiri community around 2:00 a.m., arriving on motorbikes and attacking the school dormitories for over three […] The post FG Secures Release Of 100 Abducted Niger Schoolchildren appeared first on Naija News.
The attempted coup d’état in the Republic of Benin, led by Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri, appears to have collapsed, transitioning into a localized military confrontation. Reports indicate that the final holdouts of the mutinous soldiers are barricaded inside Tignon Barracks near Cotonou, leading to a volatile situation marked by explosions and sporadic gunfire. The government […] The post Explosions Rock Benin Republic As Coup Plotters Attempt Escape appeared first on Naija News.
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Sunday evening departed Abuja for Abidjan, the economic capital of Côte d’Ivoire. Naija News reports that Shettima is to represent President President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the inauguration of Mr. Alassane Ouattara for a fourth term in office as President of that country. The Vice President made this known in […] The post VP Shettima Departs For Côte d’Ivoire To Represent Tinubu [Photos] appeared first on Naija News.
United States, US lawmaker representing the Virginia’s Second District in the House of Congress, Riley Moore, is currently in Nigeria. Naija News reports that the lawmaker, who made this known on Sunday via a post on his official X handle, said he came into the country on behalf of American people. He said, “I came […] The post [Photos] Christian Genocide: US Lawmakers Visit Nigeria, Meet NSA Ribadu appeared first on Naija News.
Security operatives from the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Nigerian Military have successfully rescued seven individuals who were kidnapped in a daring operation in Kaduna State. The rescue mission was initiated after a distress call on December 5, 2025, reporting that armed kidnappers had invaded a community in […] The post Security Forces Rescue Seven Abducted Victims In Kaduna State appeared first on Naija News.
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BoT) loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Sunday held a meeting in Abuja. In his opening address, the BoT Chairman, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, reaffirmed the commitment of the body to restoring confidence within the party and organizing congresses in states […] The post Photos: Wike’s PDP Faction Holds BoT Meeting appeared first on Naija News.
