Benin’s president seen on TV, says situation is “totally under control” WATCH
Benin’s president Patrice Talon seen on live TV for the first time since attempted coup.
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Coup: Nigeria’s air force launches strikes in Benin Republic
Nigeria has carried out ECOWAS-mandated air strikes in Benin as authorities work to suppress a coup attempt.
WATCH: Benin coup leader calls for support and warns France against interference
Benin coup leader Tigri just REAPPEARED with a video message Calls for ‘massive support’ and warns France ‘not to interfere’
ECOWAS condemns attempted coup in Benin Republic
ECOWAS has condemned and pledged support to Benin after the country’s government thwarted an attempted military coup led by Lieutenant-Colonel Tigri Pascal.
Nigeria recalls fighter jet after Benin foils coup attempt… UPDATED
Nigeria recalled its deployed fighter jet after Benin’s security forces regained control and foiled a coup attempt against President Patrice Talon.
Nigeria deploys fighter jets to Benin Republic amid coup tensions
The Nigerian military has deployed fighter aircraft to the Benin Republic following reports of a military coup that allegedly toppled
Benin Republic Presidency on coup attempt: Regular army is regaining control… UPDATED
President Patrice Talon is safe as Benin Republic’s regular army moves to regain control following a coup attempt.
COUP: Military seizes power in Benin Republic, dissolves government
Soldiers in Benin Republic have overthrown President Patrice Talon, dissolved the government, and taken control of the country, creating uncertainty over its political future.
Lagos leads Nigeria’s 2025 ease of doing business ranking; Kaduna, Oyo follow in top tier
Lagos State has been named the top performer in Nigeria’s 2025 Subnational Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) Report by the
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23 dead, including tourists, after blaze rips through popular Indian nightclub
At least 23 dead (4 tourists, 19 staff) and 50 injured after a massive blaze triggered by a cylinder blast