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Tinubu Requests Senate Approval To Send Troops To Benin After Failed Coup Attempt

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President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve the deployment of Nigerian troops to the Republic of Benin following a failed coup attempt against President Patrice Talon. The request comes two days after mutinous soldiers stormed a television station in Cotonou before government forces regained control. Tinubu’s appeal was delivered in a letter read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Tuesday’s plenary, as broadcast on National Assembly TV. The president explained that Benin formally requested urgent military assistance, specifically air support from the Nigerian Armed Forces. He stated that the intervention was necessary to help prevent further attempts to destabilise the country’s democratic institutions. Citing the constitution and his consultations with the National Defence Council, Tinubu said Nigeria had both regional obligations and longstanding ties with Benin that required a quick response. According to the letter, “The Government of the Republic of Benin is currently faced with an attempted unconstitutional seizure of power… The situation requires urgent external intervention.” He stressed that supporting Benin aligns with ECOWAS principles of collective security and regional cooperation and urged senators to give expedited approval.

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Tinubu Orders Intensified Efforts To Free Remaining 115 Kidnapped Students In Niger State

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President Bola Tinubu has ordered security agencies to intensify efforts to secure the immediate release of the remaining 115 students and their teachers abducted from Papiri Catholic School in Niger State, emphasizing that “all victims must be accounted for.” The directive came on Monday as the President welcomed the safe return of 100 of the kidnapped students, who were rescued through what he described as the “tireless” and “steadfast” work of security operatives. “I have been briefed on the safe return of 100 students from the Catholic School in Niger State. I rejoice with Governor Umar Bago and commend our security agencies for their steadfast work in ensuring the safe return of the students to their families since the unfortunate incident on November 21,” Tinubu said. He assured parents of the remaining abducted children that the Federal Government, working alongside the Niger State Government, is leaving no stone unturned to secure the freedom of every student still in captivity. “My directive to our security forces remains that all the students and other abducted Nigerians across the country must be rescued and brought back home safely. We must account for all the victims,” the President added.

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Tinubu Commends Nigerian Military For Foiling Coup Attempt In Benin

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President Bola Tinubu has applauded the Nigerian Armed Forces for their prompt intervention in the Republic of Benin after an attempted military takeover in the neighbouring country. The President’s commendation followed the successful operation by Beninese loyalist forces, backed by Nigerian troops and air support, which led to the recovery of the national television station earlier seized by soldiers who claimed they had overthrown President Patrice Talon. In a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, it was revealed that the Beninese government formally sought Nigeria’s military assistance through two separate communications. This came after coup plotters, allegedly led by Col. Pascal Tigri, announced the suspension of democratic institutions. Following the request, Tinubu ordered the deployment of Nigerian Air Force fighter jets to secure Benin’s airspace and support operations to flush out the mutineers from strategic locations, including the national broadcaster and a military camp. Benin also requested the deployment of Nigerian surveillance aircraft and ground troops, “strictly for missions approved by the Beninese Command authority in support of the protection of constitutional institutions and the containment of armed groups.” Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, confirmed that all the requests were fully carried out and that Nigerian troops had already been deployed on the ground. “Ours is to comply with the order of the Commander-in-Chief of our armed forces, President Tinubu.” Tinubu, who serves as Chairman of ECOWAS, said the intervention was in line with the regional bloc’s Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance. “Today, the Nigerian armed forces stood gallantly as a defender and protector of constitutional order in the Republic of Benin on the invitation of the government. Our armed forces acted within the ambit of the ECOWAS Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance. “They have helped stabilise a neighbouring country and have made us proud of their commitment to sustaining our democratic values and ideals since 1999. Nigeria stands firmly with the government and people of the Republic of Benin.” The government of Benin later confirmed that the coup attempt had been neutralised and that full control had been restored.

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Okpebholo Claims Rising Kidnappings Are Plot to Undermine President Tinubu

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Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has alleged that the recent spike in kidnappings across the country is a calculated move to weaken President Bola Tinubu politically. According to the governor, the same strategy was deployed years ago against former President Goodluck Jonathan and it worked at the time. However, he maintained that it will fail under the current administration. His comments follow a string of violent abductions by suspected bandits in different parts of the country. In November, gunmen invaded the Christ Apostolic Church, CAC, Oke Isegun, in the Eruku area of Kwara State and kidnapped several worshippers during a church service. Around the same period, at least 10 residents were also abducted from Biresawa and Tsundu communities in Tsanyawa Local Government Area of Kano State. While addressing Igbo leaders at the Government House in Benin City, Okpebholo described the kidnappings as politically driven rather than random criminal acts. “What they are doing now is that they will go and kidnap people just because they want to discourage Mr President but he is resolute. “They are kidnapping people because somebody wants to win an election, it’s not fair. They did this to Goodluck Jonathan and they succeeded, but we know their trick already.”

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Nollywood Actress Bimbo Akintola Says Online Harassment Shaped Her Support For Tinubu In 2023

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Nollywood actress Bimbo Akintola has disclosed that online bullying of those with opposing political views influenced her decision to back President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2023 general election. In an interview with Chude Jideonwo, Akintola explained that she was disturbed by attacks on people, including veteran actress Joke Silva, simply for sharing their preferred candidates. The intensity of the harassment prompted her to openly reaffirm her own choice. She urged Nigerians to respect differing opinions, stressing that disagreement is natural and contributes to the country’s diversity. While acknowledging that some may not consider Tinubu the best candidate, she said her support reflected her personal conviction at the time. “Somebody annoyed me; Nigerians annoyed me. Don’t bully other people. We have our right to different opinions. Don’t you like this man? Fine. You have the right not to like him. Do you prefer this person? Good for you. They bullied Aunty Joke to the point that somebody wrote something that offended me so deeply. I now did a video saying, you know what, I’m going for the same person; kill me. Let me see you change my mind with the bully,” she said. Akintola called for greater tolerance, adding, “We can never agree with everybody. That’s what makes us great, beautiful, and different. Till tomorrow, you might not agree he is the best person for the job, but at that point, that is who I wanted; that is who I voted for.”

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Yul Edochie Blasts President Tinubu Over Rising Insecurity And Kidnappings

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Yul Edochie has openly criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the escalating insecurity and economic hardship in Nigeria. Speaking directly to the president, Yul said bandits are “gradually taking over the whole country, spilling the blood of Nigerians at will without consequences,” adding that kidnappings are happening daily and living conditions have become unbearable. He questioned whether this is the “renewed hope” Nigerians were promised. In a follow-up, he urged Tinubu to act decisively: “You have the capacity to crush these bandits and kidnappers who are killing Nigerians daily and even posting it on social media. It’s a slap on your face, Mr. President.” He highlighted that many Nigerians are now afraid to travel or move around as innocent lives continue to be lost and called on the government to take all necessary measures, including seeking foreign assistance, to stop the violence. Yul’s statements, coming from a former supporter, have ignited nationwide conversation, reflecting the growing frustration of citizens over insecurity, kidnappings, and the rising cost of living.

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Tinubu Appoints Ibas, Dambazau, Chioma Ohakim And Ita Enang As Ambassadors

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President Bola Tinubu has announced a new set of non-career ambassadorial nominees, including Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, former Chief of Naval Staff and immediate past sole administrator of Rivers State. The list also features Ita Enang, former senator; Chioma Ohakim, ex-First Lady of Imo State; and Abdulrahman Dambazau, former Minister of Interior and former Chief of Army Staff. These names were not part of the earlier batch of ambassadorial nominees submitted by the presidency. The nominations were formally conveyed to the Senate in a letter read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Thursday’s plenary session. In the letter, President Tinubu urged lawmakers to expedite the screening process to ensure that critical diplomatic positions are promptly filled. Following the presentation, Akpabio referred the list to the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs with instructions to complete the screening and report back within one week. This announcement follows previous nominations by Tinubu, which included Reno Omokri, former presidential aide; Femi Fani-Kayode, former Minister of Aviation; and Mahmood Yakubu, immediate past chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), for ambassadorial appointments.

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President Tinubu Holds Meeting With Abia Governor Alex Otti Over Nnamdi Kanu Release

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President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday received Abia State Governor Alex Otti at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, in a meeting reportedly linked to ongoing efforts to secure the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu. Kanu, who was sentenced to life imprisonment on terrorism-related charges by a Federal High Court in Abuja on November 20, 2025, has since become the focus of protests and advocacy for his release. Governor Otti’s visit comes after he met Kanu at the Sokoto prison, where the IPOB leader is serving his sentence. He was accompanied by Kanu’s younger brother, Emmanuel Kanu; Abia State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Ikechukwu Uwanna, SAN; and his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma. Following the prison visit, Otti reaffirmed the state’s commitment to pursuing all lawful measures to secure Kanu’s freedom. “While Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is free to appeal his conviction, I’m pleased to inform you that I have activated, and will continue to pursue, the agreed strategy until his freedom is secured,” he stated. Tuesday’s meeting with President Tinubu is seen as part of a coordinated political and legal effort to explore possible solutions at the federal level. Details of the discussions between Tinubu and Otti have not yet been made public.

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