Benin foils coup attempt, President Talon secure
Benin's government announced it thwarted a coup attempt by soldiers who seized state TV. President Patrice Talon is safe. Read the latest details on the unfolding situation.
Benin's government announced it thwarted a coup attempt by soldiers who seized state TV. President Patrice Talon is safe. Read the latest details on the unfolding situation.
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.
Soldiers in Benin announced the overthrow of President Patrice Talon. The presidency breaks its silence, confirming the leader is safe as the army regains control. Get the full story.
Lieutenant-Colonel Tigri Pascal leads a successful military coup in Benin Republic, overthrowing President Patrice Talon. Borders closed, constitution suspended. Full report.
Benin's army regains control after soldiers announce coup on state TV. President Patrice Talon is safe. Details on the failed attempt and regional instability.
Benin Republic faces a military coup as soldiers seize state TV, dissolve government, and close borders. Details on the unfolding crisis and regional implications.
A Nigerian man, Zekeri Idris Jnr, has disputed claims by VeryDarkMan that he orchestrated activist Harrison Gwamnishu's detention. He narrates the true sequence of events in Benin. Read the full details here.
In Benin City, artisans preserve centuries-old bronze casting techniques. As Nigeria fights to reclaim looted treasures, the historic Igun Street guild keeps the kingdom's artistic legacy alive against modern challenges.
The Ebumawe of Ago-Iwoye, Oba Abdul Razaq Adenugba, has dismissed allegations of land-grabbing as false, attributing them to detractors. Read the full story.
A University of Benin graduate shares a touching photo comparison from her primary and university graduations, both featuring her supportive parents. Netizens celebrate the family's journey. Read the full story and reactions here.
A police officer was fatally shot by suspected armed robbers on Ugbowo-Lagos Road, Benin City. The incident triggered a gunfight. Read for details and eyewitness accounts.
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The 14th Emir of Kano, HRH Khalifa Muhammad Sanusi II, announces his daughter Aisha's wedding to Flying Officer Dr. Sayyed Ahmed Usman on December 12, 2025, at the palace. Read the details.
A Benin-based baker enrolled in Hilda Baci's masterclass shares her heartbreaking experience after being unable to submit her final assignment when the chef locked the group chat. Read her full story and public reactions.
Tony Afejuku's personal recollection details the 1987 founding of ANA Bendel in Benin City, featuring insights from literary scholars and the philosophical underpinnings of memory. Read the full story.
Lead City University celebrates its 18th convocation and 20th anniversary, graduating 3,379 students. Olubadan Oba Rashidi Ladoja and NLC pioneer Hassan Sunmonu receive honorary doctorates. Read more.
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Delta State Police crack down on organised crime, arresting multiple suspects and recovering illegal weapons in Ughelli, Oghara, Sapele, and Asaba. Read the full details of the operation.
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