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Nigerian Army Dismisses Allegations by Ex-Soldier, Cites Indiscipline and False Claims

Daily Dispatch April 7, 2026

The Nigerian Army has rejected allegations made by a dismissed former soldier, Lance Corporal Rotimi Olamilekan, popularly known as “Soja Boi,” describing his claims on troop welfare, salaries, and provision of equipment as misleading and inaccurate. In a statement addressing the controversy,

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Athena Observatory Warns of Deepening Structural Risks in Nigeria’s Democracy

Daily Dispatch April 7, 2026

A new policy report has raised fresh concerns about the stability of Nigeria’s democratic system, warning that growing political fragmentation and institutional strain could undermine the credibility of elections ahead of the 2027 general polls. The report, released on Tuesday by the Athena Election Observatory (AEO), marks the debut of its Political Landscape Monitor—a

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ADC Leadership Crisis: Legal Timeline Raises Fresh Questions Over Party Legitimacy

Daily Dispatch April 7, 2026

By Olumide Bajulaiye The ongoing leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is taking on new dimensions as emerging legal details challenge widely held assumptions about the party’s current structure and legitimacy. At the centre of the dispute is a development many observers appear to have overlooked: a legal challenge to the party’s leadership […]

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Gunmen Attack in Enugu Community Leaves Two Dead, Security Forces Recover Bodies

Daily Dispatch April 7, 2026

Troops, working alongside the police and other security agencies, have recovered two bodies after an हमला by suspected gunmen in Igbo Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State. According to security sources, the incident occurred around 2:25 a.m. on April 6, 2026, when personnel of Sector 1, Operation UDO KA, responded to a distress […]

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GOC Convoy Clashes with Fleeing Terrorists in Zamfara, Several Bandits Killed, Soldier Dies

Daily Dispatch April 7, 2026

A convoy attached to the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division and Commander, Sector 2 of Operation Fansan Yamma, engaged fleeing terrorists in a gun battle in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, resulting in the death of several bandits. According to security sources, the incident took place around 4:30 p.m. on April 6, […]

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Nafiu Bala Confirms Attendance of ADC Unveiling, Insists Meeting Was Not for Appointments

Daily Dispatch April 7, 2026

A fresh twist has emerged in the leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC), as a factional chairman, Bala, has rejected claims that he endorsed the emergence of former Senate President, David Mark, and ex-Osun State governor, Rauf Aregbesola, as party leaders. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Bala confirmed his presence at a […]