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Breaking; DSS Strikes Again, Captures Sixth Owo Church Attacker

Daily Dispatch February 25, 2026

…High-profile ISWAP Commander hid in Edo Village for 4 years Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested the sixth person involved in the 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo state, in which over 40 worshippers lost their lives and scores more were

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Tinubu Accepts Egbetokun’s Exit, Names Tunji Disu Acting Police Chief

Daily Dispatch February 24, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun as Inspector-General of Police, following the submission of his letter citing family-related reasons. The President acknowledged Egbetokun’s years of service to the Nigeria Police Force, commending his professionalism, dedication, and contributions to strengthening the country’s internal security

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FG Denies Paying Ransom for Release of Niger Schoolchildren, Dismisses Report as False

Daily Dispatch February 24, 2026

The Federal Government of Nigeria has strongly denied allegations that it paid a ransom or released militant commanders to secure the freedom of abducted schoolchildren from Niger State. In a statement issued by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, the government described the claims—circulating in sections of the international media—as

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INEC Clarifies FCT Polling Unit Split, Says No Voter Migration in 2026

Daily Dispatch February 24, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified that no voters were migrated to new polling units ahead of the February 21, 2026 Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), dismissing claims of last-minute changes. In a statement issued on Tuesday by Adedayo OketolaCPS/Media Adviser to INEC Chairman the Commission explained that the

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Fani-Kayode Congratulates New Police IGP, Praises Disu’s Leadership Qualities

Daily Dispatch February 24, 2026

Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has congratulated Olatunji Rilwan Disu on his appointment as the new Inspector-General of the Nigeria Police Force. In a message shared on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, Fani-Kayode described Disu as a “brilliant writer and artist” as well as a “formidable intellectual,” noting that his professional qualities set him apart […]

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Lawmaker Backs Local Solar Manufacturing

Daily Dispatch February 24, 2026

…Caution Against Immediate Import Ban The National Assembly is considering a range of legislative and policy measures to strengthen local production of solar panels and renewable energy components in Nigeria, as part of broader efforts to tackle energy poverty and reduce installation costs nationwide. The Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Environment, House of