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New Beninese Military Factions Join Coup Amid ECOWAS Intervention Plan

Tensions in Benin have escalated sharply as additional factions of the country’s military have reportedly joined the ongoing coup attempt against President Patrice Talon. The development comes just hours after the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) announced its decision to launch a military intervention aimed at “instilling order” and restoring constitutional governance in…

Burkina Faso Confirms Nigerian Air Force C-130 Made Emergency Landing After Entering Airspace Without Clearance

A Nigerian Air Force C-130 transport aircraft made an emergency landing in Burkina Faso on Monday after allegedly entering the country’s airspace without official clearance, authorities in Ouagadougou have confirmed. The incident was first reported by the Agence d’Information du Burkina (AIB), the state-owned news agency, which released details from a statement issued by the…

Thailand’s Queen Suthida Completes 21km Half-Marathon Alongside Eliud Kipchoge in Bangkok

Thailand’s Queen Suthida showcased remarkable athleticism and national spirit as she completed a 21.1-kilometre half-marathon in Bangkok on Sunday, running side-by-side with Kenyan long-distance icon Eliud Kipchoge. The event drew an impressive crowd, with 50,000 runners filling the streets of the capital for one of the nation’s biggest racing gatherings. Queen Suthida finished the half-marathon…

Nigeria Needs Good Governance, Not Just Military Force — Defence Minister

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence has stressed that the country’s security challenges cannot be solved through military force alone, calling for a holistic approach rooted in justice, fairness and effective governance. Speaking during a national security briefing, the minister emphasized that Nigeria’s problems extend beyond the battlefield and require coordinated efforts across both kinetic (military) and…

Tensions Rise as Saudi Military Convoys Move Toward Yemen’s Hadhramaut After STC Seizes Seiyun

Tensions in Yemen’s eastern region escalated sharply after footage surfaced showing large Saudi military convoys heading toward Hadhramaut, sparking fears of a direct confrontation with UAE-backed forces. The development follows an announcement by the Southern Transitional Council (STC) that it had taken control of Seiyun, one of the most important cities in Hadhramaut. The STC’s…

Nigeria Deploys JF-17 Fighter Jets to Benin Republic After Coup Removes President Talon

The Nigerian Air Force has deployed its JF-17 Thunder fighter jets to the Benin Republic in response to the sudden military coup that toppled President Patrice Talon on Sunday. According to reliable security sources, the aircraft departed from Lagos shortly after the coup announcement and were later spotted flying over Beninese airspace as Nigeria moved…

“He Almost Bought the Entire Store”: Daddy Freeze Recounts Pastor Tobi’s ₦300M Watch Purchase After Challenging Him

Media personality Daddy Freeze has shared a striking story about Pastor Tobi Adegboyega’s extravagant spending habits, revealing how the clergyman proved him wrong in grand fashion. According to Daddy Freeze, he once told Pastor Tobi that he couldn’t possibly buy a luxury watch valued at ₦300 million. But just two days later, the UK-based pastor…