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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

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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

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Obasanjo cautions FG against further apologies or negotiations with terrorists

Daily Dispatch November 29, 2025

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has rejected calls for negotiations with bandits, insisting that Nigeria must take decisive action and embrace international assistance to confront escalating insecurity. Obasanjo, who spoke at the Plateau State Unity Christmas Carol and Praise Festival held in Jos, the state capital, on Friday, asked the Federal Government to stop

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Jonathan and other African leaders stranded in Guinea-Bissau amid reports of a possible palace coup

Daily Dispatch November 26, 2025

A major political crisis is unfolding in Guinea-Bissau, where former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan and other high-profile African leaders have been trapped in the capital, Bissau, following what appears to be a palace coup announced by the country’s armed forces. A joint mission of the African Union (AU), ECOWAS, and the West African Elders Forum […]

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Southern Governors to establish security fund, boost intelligence sharing

Daily Dispatch November 26, 2025

The Southern Governors’ Forum has resolved to establish a zonal security fund, with member states contributing to a dedicated pool to support regional security operations and enhance capacity building across the geopolitical zones. The Forum also agreed to institutionalize a monthly Zonal Security Coordination Meeting involving Security Advisers within the region. These

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NDLEA busts illicit drug warehouse, recovers N6.7 billion opioids, arrests baron, 5 others

Daily Dispatch November 26, 2025

…This is a clear statement you’re no longer untouchable, we’ll smoke you out of your hiding, Marwa warns drug barons Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) continued their offensive action against drug syndicates in a nationwide crackdown with the dismantling of an opioids cartel in an intelligence-led operation during which a baron […]