A coup attempt in the Republic of Benin was thwarted on Sunday with the backing of the Nigerian armed forces, following an urgent request from President Patrice Talon. Presidency officials told Premium Times that President Bola Tinubu authorised the Nigerian Air Force to take control of Benin’s airspace and help dislodge the mutineers who had

ECOWAS has deployed its standby force to Benin after soldiers attempted a coup against President Talon, with Nigeria condemning the mutiny.

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has carried out airstrikes on fleeing coup plotters in Benin Republic, Zagazola Makama is reporting.

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has launched precision airstrikes on fleeing members of the foiled military coup in the Benin Republic, neutralising several suspected plotters and destroying their vehicles.

President Bola Tinubu ordered the Nigerian Air Force to enter Benin Republic and take over its airspace to help dislodge the coup plotters.

The presidency says Benin Republic made “two separate requests” for the intervention of the Nigerian Air Force

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has hailed Nigeria’s Armed Forces for what he described as a swift and decisive defence of democracy in the Republic of Benin.

Former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, on Sunday said President Patrice Talon of Benin Republic may have been aware and he allowed the unfolding