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Shettima Arrives in Guinea for Presidential Inauguration

Vice President Kashim Shettima is in Conakry to represent Nigeria at Mamady Doumbouya's swearing-in. This marks Guinea's return to constitutional rule and highlights Nigeria's commitment to West African democracy and economic ties. Read more.

Group Urges Rivers CJ to Uphold Judicial Independence

The Africa Centre for Democracy and Leadership cautions Rivers Chief Judge Simeon Chibuzor-Amadi to resist political pressure in the impeachment of Governor Fubara. Read more to protect judicial integrity.

ECOWAS Must Match Democratic Promises with Action

West African leaders must move beyond communiqués to implement democratic reforms. This editorial analyses ECOWAS's credibility gap, citing coups, bad governance, and Nigeria's role. Action is needed now.

Analyst: Sokoto US Airstrikes Hit Bandits, Not ISIS

Security analyst Bulama Bukarti clarifies the target of recent US airstrikes in Sokoto, emphasizing Nigerian sovereignty and the need for sustained security strategies beyond bombing. Read the full analysis.

Trex Petroleum Recognizes Offshore Safety Leaders

Trex Petroleum and Energy Limited has awarded four offshore professionals for outstanding safety performance at its 2025 Focus on Safety Initiative in Lagos. Discover the champions of offshore safety.

Benin Ex-Minister Held in Failed Coup Probe

Former Benin defence minister Candide Azannai is in pre-trial detention over a foiled coup plot. Get the latest on the arrests and political tensions in West Africa.

LUTH Opens New Dermatology Centre to Tackle Skin Diseases

Lagos University Teaching Hospital opens a state-of-the-art dermatology centre to improve diagnosis, treatment, and research for skin diseases in Nigeria and West Africa, addressing a long-neglected health burden.

UAE invests $6bn in Africa's tourism sector

The UAE announces a massive $6 billion investment plan for African tourism development, targeting aviation, infrastructure, and digital projects. Learn how this partnership aims to create thousands of jobs.

Nigeria Reacts to Failed Coup Attempt in Benin

Nigeria's Federal Government condemns the failed military coup in Benin Republic. Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar denounces the assault on democracy. Read the full statement and details.

Nigeria Condemns Coup Attempt in Benin Republic

Nigeria's government condemns the attempted coup in Benin, calls for calm, and reaffirms commitment to regional stability and democratic governance. Read the full statement.

Nigeria Sends Fighter Aircraft to Benin Amid Coup

Nigeria has deployed fighter aircraft to Benin Republic for surveillance following a military coup that ousted President Patrice Talon. Read the latest on regional security implications.

Coup attempt in Benin fails, President Talon safe

Benin's presidency confirms President Patrice Talon is safe after a brief coup attempt by soldiers. Loyal forces have restored order. Get the latest details on the unfolding situation.

Failed Coup in Benin Republic: What We Know

Details emerge on the failed military coup in Benin Republic led by Lt-Col Pascal Tigri. Get the latest facts on the incident and the wider trend of coups in West Africa.

Dele Momodu Reveals How He Missed Benin Republic Coup

Chief Dele Momodu shares a chilling account of how a missing car document forced a last-minute change of plans, narrowly avoiding being caught in the Benin Republic military coup. Read his full story.

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