How Nigeria’s rapid military intervention in Benin reshaped West Africa’s anti-coup momentum

By: Zagazola Makama

The failed coup attempt in Benin Republic is far more than an isolated disturbance in West Africa. It is a political earthquake whose...

President Tinubu confirms rapid Nigerian air intervention in Benin Republic to protect democracy

By: Zagazola Makama 

 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has confirmed the deployment of Nigerian Air Force assets to the Republic...

Troops dislodged bandits camp as security forces rescue hostages in coordinated FCT operations

By: Zagazola Makama 

A coordinated joint operation by the Nigerian Army, police and the Department of State Services (DSS) has led...

Tinubu presents national excellence award to Zamfara governor Lawal

By: Zagazola Makama 

 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has presented the Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service (NEAPS) 2025 on Governance and Security...

ECOWAS deploys standby force to Benin Republic to preserve constitutional order

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced the immediate deployment of a regional standby force to...

Nigeria withdraws fighter aircraft as situation stabilises in Benin Republic

By: Zagazola Makama 

Nigeria has withdrawn the fighter aircraft earlier deployed to the Benin Republic after authorities assessed that the security...

Imo Police uncover hotel and mortuary allegedly used for kidnapping, organ harvesting in Ngor Okpala

By: Zagazola Makama 

Operatives of the Imo State Police Command have uncovered a hotel and a mortuary allegedly used by a...

Nigerian Air Force conducts Multiple Precision airstrikes on fleeing coup plotters in Benin Republic

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has carried out strategic  airstrikes on fleeing elements of the...

Benin coup deepens West Africa’s democratic decline

By: Zagazola Makama

The sudden military takeover in the Benin Republic on Sunday, which saw President Patrice Talon deposed by soldiers led by Lt. Pascal Tigri, has once again...

Civilian JTF officer shoots man dead, injures another as youths protest in Kurfi, Katsina

By: Zagazola Makama 

A Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) operative in Kurfi Local Government Area of Katsina State has allegedly shot and...

Civilian JTF officer shoots man dead, injures another as youths protest in Kurfi, Katsina

By: Zagazola Makama 

A Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) operative in Kurfi Local Government Area of Katsina State has allegedly shot and...

Nigeria deploys fighter aircraft to Benin Republic as coup unfolds

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Nigerian military has deployed fighter aircraft to the Benin Republic following Sunday’s military coup that toppled President Patrice...