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In the Republic of Benin, an attempted military coup was thwarted by the government, after soldiers appeared on national television claiming to have seized power.

But barely 12 hours later, Benin President Patrice Talon announced that the coup attempt was foiled, stating that the country’s armed forces and national guard remained loyal to the republic.

Meanwhile, 14 people have been arrested in connection with the coup attempt.

In the same vein, the coup leader Pascal Tigri reappeared in a video which went viral, stating that they undertook the mission to “free” Benin from the dictatorship of President Talon, before telling France to stay out of their internal affairs.

While ECOWAS called the coup an unconstitutional move, Nigeria sent air force fighter jets and ground troops to take over Benin’s airspace and help dislodge the coup plotters.

As a result, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu commended Nigeria’s military for responding “swiftly” to the request by the Government of Benin to save its democracy from coup plotters. Online, it has prompted a wave of reactions, with some questioning why Nigeria is defending democracy in a foreign country while democracy at home is in disarray.

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The Nigerian First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, was on Sunday honoured with the prestigious chieftaincy title of ‘Yeye Asiwaju Gbogbo Ile-Oodua’ by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. The ceremony, held at Afewonro Park, Enuwa Square, Ile-Ife, marked the grand finale of events celebrating the monarch’s 10th coronation anniversary.

Describing the First Lady as “a woman of substance who remains deeply connected to Yoruba culture and tradition,” the Ooni praised her loyalty and unwavering support over the years.

“She is the mother of the nation. Exactly 10 years ago, on the 7th of December 2015, she stood by me through thick and thin,” he said.

The monarch noted that the title had the collective backing of traditional rulers across Yorubaland. He also thanked former President Olusegun Obasanjo for his support during his ascension to the throne, recalling how the elder statesman spent 16 hours with him on the day he was announced as Ooni.

He also appreciated former First Lady Mrs. Patience Jonathan for attending the ceremony and hinted that the wife of the Vice President, Nana Shettima, would soon be similarly honoured by traditional rulers.

Remi Tinubu: “This Honour Is Humbling and Divine”

In her acceptance speech, Senator Tinubu expressed gratitude to God and described the honour as divine and humbling. She commended the Ooni’s visionary and progressive leadership, which she said has brought global recognition to the Yoruba race.

“The joy of the nation has come, and we are just beginning to celebrate. God has assured us that 2026 will be a year of joy, honour, and restoration,” she said.

Obasanjo, Adeleke, Others Laud First Lady and Ooni

Former President Obasanjo, in his goodwill message, said chieftaincy titles are reserved for people of proven character. He charged the First Lady to continue her humanitarian work, adding: “You have come to where you should belong.”

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, praised Senator Tinubu as a pillar of national development and commended the Ooni for a decade of transformative leadership that has promoted unity, culture, and youth empowerment across Yorubaland.

“In 10 years, Kabiyesi has redefined leadership, using his exalted stool to promote peace, unity, and progress,” Adeleke said.

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The 2023 Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has been invited by the Department of State Services over comments considered inciting against the Nigerian state.

Sources within the service said the invitation followed concerns about Baba-Ahmed’s recent public remarks.

One of the officers said, “A few days ago, Baba-Ahmed was on national television blaming the judiciary and the military for allowing the swearing-in of President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima.

“He even went to the length of inciting the military, saying it was President Tinubu’s swearing-in that made it possible for them to look you in the face and call you ‘bloody fools.’

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has commenced enforcement actions on 1,095 properties in Abuja following the recent revocation of their titles over failure to settle statutory land charges.

Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, confirmed the development on Friday.

According to the statement, the affected properties are located in prime districts of the Federal Capital City (FCC), including Asokoro, Maitama, Garki and Wuse.

Of the total affected properties, 835 were revoked for defaulting on ground rent payments, while 260 others violated land use conversion requirements and other related penalties.

The administration said it had issued several public notices between May and November 2025 through national newspapers, television stations, and online platforms, urging property holders to clear their outstanding liabilities or risk forfeiture.

“Despite the several publications/public notices made by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) in some national dailies, online platforms, and television stations requesting defaulters to settle their financial obligations/liabilities to the FCTA—namely Ground Rent, Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O) Bill, Penalty/Violation Fee, and Land Use Conversion Fee—the underlisted property holders have failed to comply,” the statement read.

It added that such failure contravenes Section 28, Subsections 5(a) and (b) of the Land Use Act, as well as the terms and conditions of the respective Rights of Occupancy.

The minister approved the commencement of enforcement after the expiration of a final 14-day grace period on November 25, 2025.

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Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has safely arrived in Abuja, Nigeria, after being evacuated from Guinea-Bissau in the wake of a military coup. He landed at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. Jonathan had been in Guinea-Bissau as part of a joint election observer mission deployed by the African Union (AU), ECOWAS, and the West African Elders Forum to monitor the presidential and legislative elections.

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The Director of the Africa Programme at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Oge Onubogu, has urged both the Nigerian and United States governments to adopt a holistic, governance-focused approach to tackling insecurity in Nigeria, rather than viewing it solely through a religious lens.

Onubogu spoke during a U.S. Congress hearing held by the House Subcommittee on Africa to examine former U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to return Nigeria to the Country of Particular Concern (CPC) list over alleged religious persecution.

She recommended deeper engagement with faith communities, the appointment of a capable Nigerian ambassador to Washington, and strengthened diplomatic and policy cooperation between both nations. According to her, efforts to address Nigeria’s insecurity should include “engaging with communities of all faiths, supporting moderate leaders, tying security assistance to governance reforms, and working more closely with state and local authorities,” as well as reviving a bipartisan U.S. Congressional Caucus on Nigeria.

Onubogu argued that U.S.–Nigeria relations remain complicated despite shared interests in counterterrorism and economic development. She warned that Nigeria’s persistent instability threatens both regional stability and global security, noting that “Nigeria’s instability stems from a key shortcoming. Despite 64 years of independence, it has yet to establish a national identity grounded in basic freedoms and dignity.”

Drawing from her upbringing in Jos and her family’s missionary background, she cautioned against a narrow narrative that frames Nigeria’s violence solely as religious persecution. “A narrow narrative that frames Nigeria’s security situation solely as the persecution of Christians oversimplifies the issue,” she told the committee. She stressed that insecurity in Nigeria is driven more by governance failures, historical grievances, and social tensions than by religion alone.

She described the current crisis as “a mix of religious extremism, banditry, criminality, resource competition, communal conflict, and separatist agitation,” warning that religion will continue to shape identity and politics ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Onubogu also rejected claims by the Trump administration that Nigeria is permitting targeted killings of Christians, arguing that such claims ignore wider realities of extremist and criminal violence. She strongly cautioned against any form of U.S. military intervention, warning that such unilateral action “would likely endanger the very Christians it aims to protect” and deepen religious divisions.

She urged the U.S. to avoid “reactive quick-win actions” and instead support long-term governance reforms, peacebuilding, and community engagement.

The hearing, chaired by Rep. Chris Smith, also featured Nigerian Catholic Bishop Wilfred Anagbe and religious-freedom advocate Nina Shea, both of whom called for stronger U.S. measures to address what they described as targeted persecution of Christians in Nigeria.

The controversy followed Trump’s reinstatement of Nigeria on the CPC list on October 31, claiming systematic persecution of Christians and hinting at possible military options. The Nigerian government has firmly rejected the allegations.

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