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The Senate approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to deploy troops to the Republic of Benin after an attempted coup reportedly disrupted public order in Cotonou. Lawmakers framed the move as part of Nigeria’s regional responsibility under ECOWAS.
Some senators reportedly sought fuller debate, but leadership argued emergency procedures justified swift approval given the potential regional spillover.
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2025-12-10
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