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Only me can approve special security – Tinubu, as he reaffirms Ban on VIP Police Escorts

Daily Dispatch December 10, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday reiterated his directive ordering the withdrawal of police personnel from VIP escorts, warning that no minister or senior government official is permitted to retain special police protection without his explicit approval. Speaking during a Federal

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Kidnapping children lesser evil than killing soldiers — Gumi

Daily Dispatch December 9, 2025

Islamic cleric Sheikh Gumi has described the kidnapping of schoolchildren as a “lesser evil” compared to killing soldiers, insisting that Nigeria must negotiate with bandits to prevent greater bloodshed. Speaking in an interview with the BBC shared on Tuesday, Gumi said that while the abduction of minors is “evil,” it remains less grievous than murder […]

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Military faction claims to oust Benin’s President, Government says attempt contained

Daily Dispatch December 7, 2025

A breakaway faction of Benin’s armed forces announced Sunday that it had removed President Patrice Talon from power, jolting one of West Africa’s most politically stable nations. In a televised statement, soldiers identifying themselves as the Military Committee for Refoundation (CMR) said they convened and agreed to depose Talon, who is nearing the end of […]

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U.S. imposes visa ban on perpetrators of anti-Christian violence in Nigeria

Daily Dispatch December 3, 2025

The United States government has announced a new visa restriction policy aimed at individuals deemed responsible for, or complicit in, violations of religious freedom — a measure that may also affect their immediate family members. In a statement issued Wednesday and titled “Combating Egregious Anti-Christian Violence in Nigeria and Globally,” the U.S. Department of State

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Defence Minister promises full Investigation into troop withdrawal, killing of Brigade Commander

Daily Dispatch December 3, 2025

Defence Ministerial Nominee, General Christopher Musa (rtd.), has pledged to launch an immediate and comprehensive investigation into the controversial withdrawal of troops from Government Comprehensive Girls Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State, an action taken shortly before the abduction of schoolgirls on November 17 The Senate on Wednesday confirmed retired Chief of

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U.S. Lawmakers outline tough measures, expanded aid in response to Nigeria’s worsening insecurity

Daily Dispatch December 3, 2025

U.S. lawmakers are calling for a sweeping set of measures aimed at addressing the worsening humanitarian and security crisis in Nigeria, following a joint congressional briefing focused on religious persecution, mass displacement, and escalating violence across several regions of the country. At the hearing, members of Congress pushed for both stronger U.S. action and