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Buhari to inaugurate six Super Tucano aircraft August 31

Daily Dispatch August 24, 2021

President Muhammadu Buhari will officially induct the newly acquired six A-29 Super Tucano aircraft into the NAF Order of Battle on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has said. This is part of government’s efforts to bolster the ongoing war against terrorism. The event is

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Zulum: Surrendered insurgents should not be rejected to avoid endless war

Daily Dispatch August 24, 2021

The Governor of Borno State, Babangana Zulum, has said that repentant insurgents should not be rejected in order to avoid worsening the insurgency war. The Governor said this on Tuesday after he paid a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House. He believes the price for rejecting the surrendered bandits could be far […]

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Many killed as gunmen open fire on travellers in Jos

Daily Dispatch August 14, 2021

Some travellers have been shot dead in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.Daily Trust gathered that the victims were passing through Jos when they ran into gunmen who opened fire on their vehicles .The whereabouts of some of the victims were unknown as of the time of filing this report. Security sources told […]

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Toll gates: FG approves policy, releases fees to be paid by vehicle owners

Daily Dispatch August 11, 2021

The Federal Government has approved a Federal Roads and Bridges Tolling Policy and Regulations, presidential aide, Tolu Ogunlesi has said. According to Ogunlesi, who is a Special Assistant to the President on Digital and New Media, the government made the decision on Wednesday at a Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja. In a statement posted […]

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Court declines Okorocha’s application to stop confiscation of his properties

Daily Dispatch August 11, 2021

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday declined an application by former Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha asking it to restrain the Imo State Government and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from confiscating his properties. Okorocha who is entangled in corruption allegations by the Imo State Government had sought an interim order […]

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Boko Haram top commanders surrender, beg Nigerians for forgiveness

Daily Dispatch August 10, 2021

Top Boko Haram commanders have reportedly surrendered to troops in Operation Hadin Kai. Army Spokesperson, Onyema Nwachukwu said Chief Bomb Expert of the terrorists group known as Musa Adamu a.k.a Mala Musa Abuja and his second in command Usman Adamu a.k.a Abu Darda were among those that surrendered. They were received by Acting General Officer […]