Benin Jails Ex-defence Minister Over Failed Coup Plot
Benin Republic on Saturday placed a former defence minister and prominent opposition politician, Candide Azannai, in pre-trial detention…
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Son Of Ex‑Benin President Arrested Amid Post‑Coup Crackdown
Chabi Yayi, son of former Beninese President and opposition leader Thomas Boni Yayi, was arrested early Sunday at his residence, several…
Benin Republic failed coup: AAC condemns Tinubu govt over military intervention
The African Action Congress, AAC, has criticised the Bola Tinubu-led administration over its decision to launch a military operation against…
Benin: President’s Chief Of Staff Fatally Wounded, Dozen Coup Plotters Arrested
The Government of the Republic of Benin has confirmed multiple deaths following a failed coup attempt over the weekend, including the wife…
BREAKING: ‘Defender, Protector Of Constitutional Order’ – Tinubu Confirms Military…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the gallantry of Nigeria’s military on Sunday for responding swiftly to the request by the…
Sowore Suggests Benin President May Have Allowed Coup Attempt For Political Gain
Former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, on Sunday, raised suspicions about the foiled coup attempt in the Benin Republic,…
Military Officers Overthrow Federal Government In Benin Republic
Military officers in the Benin Republic have taken control of the federal government.
Naija News learnt that a group of soldiers on…
2026 WCQ: 18 players arrive Super Eagles’ camp for Lesotho, Benin Republic clash
At least 18 Super Eagles players have arrived at the team’s Polokwane camp ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho on…
Bianca Ojukwu Raises Alarm Over Nigerian Pastor Chained In Benin Republic Hospital
The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has shared the story of a Nigerian pastor who is imprisoned in the…