By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday commended the Nigerian military for its prompt intervention in Benin Republic, acting on requests from the Beninese government to protect its democracy following an attempted coup at dawn. According to a statement, President Tinubu authorised the Nigerian Air Force to secure Benin’s airspace and assist in…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has reportedly secured the release of 100 students abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area, Niger State. The attack occurred in the early hours of November 21, 2025, when gunmen arrived on motorbikes around 2:00 a.m. and stormed the school…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian government on Sunday condemned the attempted forcible seizure of power in neighbouring Benin Republic, describing it as “an outright attack on democracy and constitutional governance.” Gunfire was reported near President Patrice Talon’s residence as armoured vehicles from the presidential guard patrolled key areas amid the coup attempt. A group calling…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian Air Force conducted strikes in neighbouring Benin Republic on Sunday, a source in the Nigerian presidency told AFP, in apparent coordination with Beninese authorities working to contain an attempted coup. Air Force spokesman Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame confirmed the operation, stating it was carried out “in line with ECOWAS protocols…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Niger State says it has not been officially notified about the reported release of 100 students abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papiri community. In a statement issued on Monday, the state chairman of CAN, Bishop Bulus Yohanna, said the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Education District I team delivered an impressive outing at the 19th Head of Service (HOS) Cup Final, securing second place in a display marked by determination, teamwork and competitive spirit. The event was held recently at the Onikan Stadium in Lagos. Dr. Oyetola Olufunke Idowu, Tutor General/Permanent Secretary of…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has conducted another round of capacity-building training for ticketing officers and ground staff under the state’s regulated bus transit scheme. The simultaneous sessions, held at the Ikeja and Ojota bus terminals, formed part of ongoing efforts to strengthen frontline service delivery across the network. The…
By Ayomide Otitoju Military officers in Benin Republic on Sunday announced that they had seized control of the government, dissolving all state institutions in a televised address on national broadcaster ORTB. Identifying themselves as the Military Committee for Refoundation, the officers declared that President Patrice Talon and all political officeholders had been removed from office….
By Ayomide Otitoju Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have declared full support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent overhaul of the nation’s security architecture, describing the protection of lives and property as a fundamental duty of government. The governors, under the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), met for two days…
