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VP Shettima Represents Tinubu at Ouattara’s Swearing-In, World Bank Applauds Nigeria’s Reforms

Vice President Kashim Shettima was in Abidjan on Monday for the inauguration of President Alassane Ouattara, reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to regional peace, security and economic cooperation. Representing President Bola Tinubu, Shettima congratulated Ouattara and expressed confidence in Côte d’Ivoire’s continued stability.

The ceremony drew leaders from across Africa, including presidents of South Africa, Senegal, Ghana, Liberia, Gambia and former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan. The U.S. also sent a high-level delegation.

On the sidelines, the World Bank praised the Tinubu administration’s reform efforts—citing progress in energy, job creation and gender empowerment. The Bank’s Managing Director, Anna Bjerde, pledged deeper partnership, including connecting four million Nigerians to power and expanding girl-child education.

Shettima noted that although reforms were tough at the start, they are already yielding results as Nigeria pushes growth in the digital economy, agriculture and women empowerment.

🇳🇬🇧🇯 BREAKING: Tinubu Hails Nigerian Military for Foiling Coup Attempt in Benin Republic!

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has applauded Nigeria’s Armed Forces for a rapid and forceful intervention that helped the Republic of Benin stop an early-morning coup attempt on Sunday.

According to official reports, the Beninese government issued two urgent calls for help after coup plotters, led by Colonel Pascal Tigri, seized the National TV station and a military camp. In response, President Tinubu ordered Nigerian Air Force fighter jets to secure Benin’s airspace, while surveillance aircraft and ground troops—operating strictly under Benin’s command—moved in to protect key institutions and push back the insurgents.

The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, revealed that the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, confirmed full ex*****on of all requests, with Nigerian forces already active on the ground in Benin.

The attempted takeover briefly shook the country’s constitutional order, but loyal forces—boosted by Nigeria’s quick support—regained control and restored democratic governance.

President Tinubu praised the military for defending democracy and upholding constitutional order, stressing that Nigeria’s actions were fully in line with the ECOWAS Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance. He reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering solidarity with the government and people of Benin Republic.

Tinubu at TICAD 9: Africa Deserves Justice, Not Favors

At TICAD 9, President Bola Tinubu reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to honouring its Armed Forces, not just for battles fought, but for the peace they build.

🔹 “Peace is justice, opportunity, and inclusion.”
🔹 Nigeria welcomes Japan’s $5.5B Africa commitment, but calls for a shift from aid to investment, charity to co-creation, and pledges to shared purpose.
🔹 Africa must secure two permanent UN Security Council seats, not as a favour, but as justice.

Tinubu Approves Free Healthcare & Pension Reforms for Retirees

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate rollout of free healthcare for low-income retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme.

📌 Key directives:
• ✅ Free healthcare for vulnerable retirees
• 📈 Long-overdue pension increases
• 💰 Minimum pension guarantee
• 🛂 Resolution of police pension backlog
• 🌍 Diaspora inclusion via FX contributions

The President says it’s time to uplift and protect those who served the nation, ensuring a dignified life after retirement.