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How Army, DSS, DIA foiled coup to topple, kill Tinubu

Daily Dispatch February 1, 2026

A covert intelligence operation coordinated by the Army Headquarters, the State Security Service (SSS), and the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), helped thwart a deadly plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s government and assassinate key political figures, PREMIUM TIMES can authoritatively

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How the coup to topple, kill Tinubu was uncovered and foiled

Daily Dispatch January 31, 2026

A covert intelligence operation coordinated by the Army Headquarters and the State Security Service (SSS), helped thwart a deadly plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s government and assassinate key political figures, PREMIUM TIMES can authoritatively report. Multiple senior administration insiders said the plot began to unravel in late September 2025 after an unnamed

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Fear as President Tinubu stumbles, falls at official reception in Turkey [+video]

Daily Dispatch January 27, 2026

President Bola Tinubu stumbled and fell during a welcome ceremony in Ankara, the capital of Turkey, on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. The incident occurred as Tinubu walked alongside his Turkish counterpart, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Tinubu appeared to have missed his step but was quickly supported by aides and protocol officials, allowing him to regain […]

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AFN Clconcludes probe of 16 officers, prepares Court-Martial for alleged misconduct

Daily Dispatch January 26, 2026

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has wrapped up investigations into allegations of indiscipline and violations of service rules involving 16 officers, with several of them set to be tried by military judicial panels. The Director of Defence Information, Major-General Samaila Uba, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja. He recalled that […]

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Benue development on display as Media Executives tour state projects

Daily Dispatch January 25, 2026

Some senior media executives across Nigeria have commended the Benue State Government for what they described as visible and impactful developmental strides under the administration of Governor Hyacinth Alia. The high-level media delegation was led by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga; the Senior Special Assistant to the

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Obasanjo, IBB hold closed-door meeting

Daily Dispatch January 19, 2026

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and former military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (retd.), on Monday held a closed-door meeting, sparking fresh political and national interest. Details of the meeting were not officially disclosed, as both elder statesmen declined to brief the media after their discussions. However, the private engagement is believed to