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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

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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 […]

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DSS nabs notorious bandit in Bauchi hideout, seizes cash, ammunition

Daily Dispatch November 24, 2025

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested a notorious bandit during a covert operation in Bojinji Village on the outskirts of Bauchi, recovering millions of naira in cash alongside a significant quantity of ammunition. Security sources revealed that the suspect had recently relocated to Bauchi from Zamfara State under the guise of […]

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Just In: Tinubu orders withdrawal of police from VIP escorts

Daily Dispatch November 23, 2025

… Redirects Officers to Core Duties President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the immediate withdrawal of police officers assigned to protect Very Important Persons (VIPs) across the country, insisting that the personnel be redeployed to strengthen core policing functions nationwide. The directive followed a high-level security meeting held on Sunday in Abuja,

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Bandits may be deploying human shields amid fears of foreign intervention – Gana

Daily Dispatch November 23, 2025

Former Minister of Information, Prof. Jerry Gana, has cautioned that the recent surge in mass kidnappings across northern Nigeria may be part of a calculated strategy by armed groups who fear possible international military action following recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking on Saturday at a reception in Abuja honouring the Comptroller-General of […]

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Oge Onubogu Shines at U.S. Congress Public Hearing on Nigeria’s Security Challenges

Daily Dispatch November 21, 2025

Ms. Oge Onubogu emerged as one of the most compelling voices at the recently concluded live transmission of the U.S. Congress Public Hearing on Nigeria, earning praise for her balanced, deeply informed analysis of the country’s security landscape. Addressing members of the panel — including Senator Jeff Merkley and Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove, as well as […]