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Touray commends Nigeria’s role in thwarting Benin Military takeover

Daily Dispatch December 9, 2025

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Tuesday applauded Nigeria’s role in quashing the attempted coup in Benin Republic. Speaking at the opening of the 55th Ordinary session of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council (MSC) at the Ministerial level in Abuja, the

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Breaking: Senate approves president Tinubu’s request to deploy troops to Benin Republic

Daily Dispatch December 9, 2025

The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to deploy Nigerian troops to the Republic of Benin as part of a peacekeeping mission aimed at safeguarding stability in the sub-region. The approval, which was granted expeditiously during plenary, is in accordance with the provisions of Section 5, Part 2 of the Constitution of the […]

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Tinubu seeks Senate approval to deploy Nigerian troops to Benin Republic

Daily Dispatch December 9, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to authorise the deployment of Nigerian troops to the Republic of Benin as part of a broader regional security effort aimed at stabilising West Africa. The request was conveyed in a formal letter addressed to the upper chamber and read aloud by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Tuesday’s […]

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Foiled Benin coup highlights Tinubu’s steady hand in safeguarding West African stability – Presidency

Daily Dispatch December 8, 2025

The Presidency has said Nigeria’s swift reaction to the failed coup attempt in the Republic of Benin reflects President Bola Tinubu’s strong regional leadership and his commitment to protecting democratic governance across West Africa. The incident unfolded on Sunday when soldiers aligned with the self-styled “Military Committee for Refoundation,” led by Lt. Col. Pascal

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Breaking: FG secures release of 100 from abducted Niger pupils

Daily Dispatch December 7, 2025

The Federal Government on Sunday secured the release of 100 students who were kidnapped in Niger State. Earlier, Tribune Online reports that fifty pupils escaped out of 303 pupils abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State have escaped and reunited with their families. The

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France vows stronger counter-terror support for Nigeria — Macron

Daily Dispatch December 7, 2025

France will step up its counter-terrorism cooperation with Nigeria, President Emmanuel Macron has announced. In a statement shared on X on Sunday, Macron said he had spoken with President Bola Tinubu about the escalating security challenges confronting Nigeria. He noted that he reaffirmed France’s solidarity with Nigeria, especially as the country faces “various security