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Tinubu Hails Troops Over Killing of Bandit Leader Ibrahim Bastuji

Daily Dispatch June 16, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies for a successful operation in Kogi State that led to the neutralisation of notorious bandit kingpin, Ibrahim Bastuji, as well as the rescue of the widow of a late senior military officer. In a

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South-East: Presidency Hails Progress on Federal, State Projects as Renewed Hope Ambassadors Conclude Media Tour of Ebonyi State

Daily Dispatch June 16, 2026

The Presidency has expressed satisfaction with the progress recorded in key Federal and State Government projects in Ebonyi State, following the conclusion of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors Media Tour by members of the Presidential Communications Team. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, stated that the team was impressed by […]

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Suspected Attackers Storm NIPSS, Kill Three Security Personnel as Forces Repel Assault

Daily Dispatch June 16, 2026

The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, near Jos, came under attack late Monday night as suspected gunmen attempted to breach the country’s foremost policy institution and gain access to the residential quarters housing course participants. The attack, which reportedly began around 11:00 p.m. on June 15, claimed the lives of two […]

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Akpabio Hails Abdulsalami for Restoring Democracy, Says Lawmakers Are Biggest Beneficiaries

Daily Dispatch June 16, 2026

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has described members of the National and State Assemblies as major beneficiaries of former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar’s decision to hand over power to a civilian administration in 1999. Akpabio made the remarks on Saturday during the public presentation of three books in honour of General Abdulsalami and the […]

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Muslim Media Practitioners Demand Public Holiday for Islamic New Year

Daily Dispatch June 15, 2026

The Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN) has renewed its call on the federal and state governments to declare the first day of the Islamic calendar, Muharram 1, a public holiday, arguing that millions of Muslims deserve the same recognition accorded Christians on January 1 of the Gregorian calendar. The group made the demand as […]

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Flood Devastates Suspected Boko Haram Hideout in Lake Chad Tumbuns

Daily Dispatch June 15, 2026

Heavy rainfall has reportedly triggered severe flooding in a suspected Boko Haram enclave located in the Tumbuns area along the shores of Lake Chad, with unconfirmed reports indicating that fighters, women and children may have been killed in the incident. Intelligence sources disclosed that the affected settlement is believed to be linked to a faction […]