Benin Coup update: Interior minister, Nigerian government say armed forces foil coup attempt
Benin’s interior minister said on Sunday armed forces had foiled a coup attempt after a group of soldiers in the West African nation claimed on national television to have seized power. The attempted coup was latest threat to democratic norms in the region, where the military have in recent years seized power in Benin’s neighbours […]
Nasarawa Govt Pledges Support for Tennis Development
The Nasarawa State Government has pledged its support for the development of tennis in the state. The State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development , Hon Yakubu Kwanta stated this while declaring open, the Nasarawa Catch Them Young Tennis Tournament, organised by Maya Tennis Academy in collaboration with the state government in Lafia . Kwanta […]
Lafia Diocese begins activities for Silver Jubilee
By Esther Akaa The Catholic Diocese of Lafia has kicked off activities to mark her silver jubilee since proclamation as a Diocese by Pope John Paul II on December 5, 2000. Briefing journalists on Friday, the Catholic Bishop of Lafia, Most Rev David Ajang, said the anniversary is expected to last for a year, with […]
Nasarawa Govt holds summit to tackle Basic Education challenges
By Esther Akaa The Nasarawa State Government has organised an educational summit to address the challenges facing basic education and improve learning outcomes in the state. Addressing the gathering, the State Governor, Abdullahi Sule said his administration is committed to transforming the education sector and would support every effort by committing the necessary resources to […]
Soldiers seize power from President Talon of Benin Republic
Soldiers in the West African nation of Benin have announced on national TV that they have ousted President Patrice Talon and seized power. A message from the French embassy in Benin said gunfire had been reported near the residence of the president in the main city of Cotonou. The soldiers also announced a suspension of […]