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Nigeria- US conduct precision strikes against ISIS targets in Northwest Nigeria –Defence spokesperson

Daily Dispatch December 26, 2025

The Armed Forces of Nigeria, in collaboration with the United States, has carried out precision strike operations against identified foreign ISIS-linked elements operating in parts of Northwest Nigeria. The operation, executed with the approval of the Federal Government, aims to degrade the

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Aláàfin Ọ̀yọ́ cuddling a dead empire (1)

Daily Dispatch December 26, 2025

By Tunde Odesola (Published in The PUNCH, on Friday, December 26, 2025) The (Ọmọ) child (tó) is (bá) the (ma jẹ́) father (Àṣàmú) to (kékeré) the (ló ti ń jẹnu) man (ṣámú-ṣámú). Ehn, yes! Deal with it! The mishmash opening sentence is intentional because it is confusion I have on offer today, not peace or […]

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What’s the Cost of a Merry Christmas?

Daily Dispatch December 26, 2025

By Azu Ishiekwene I intended to write about something else, but changed my mind halfway through. Apart from making New Year’s resolutions a habit, which nearly half of adult Americans engage in, another common feature of this time of year in many parts of the world is making predictions. It’s as hazardous as knowing a […]

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Nigeria Confirms US Security Cooperation After Airstrikes on Terrorist Targets in North West

Daily Dispatch December 26, 2025

The Federal Government of Nigeria has confirmed ongoing security and intelligence cooperation with the United States following recent precision airstrikes on terrorist positions in the North West region of the country. In a press release issued by Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa spokesperson Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Nigerian authorities remain actively engaged in

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Hegseth confirms Nigerian government backed U.S. Christmas Day strikes on ISIS

Daily Dispatch December 26, 2025

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has confirmed that the Nigerian government was aware of and cooperated with American military strikes carried out against ISIS militants in northwest Nigeria on Christmas Day. Hegseth made the disclosure in a public statement, saying the operation was conducted with the knowledge and support of Nigerian authorities. He linked the […]

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Army confirms boko haram behind Gamboru Mosque bombing in Maiduguri

Daily Dispatch December 26, 2025

The Nigerian Army has confirmed that Boko Haram insurgents were responsible for the deadly bombing at the Gamboru Juma’at Mosque in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The confirmation was announced on Thursday by the Headquarters of Operation Hadin Kai following investigations into the attack, which occurred during Maghrib prayers on Wednesday evening. The explosion