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The General Behind the Successful Rescue of Oyo’s Abducted Pupils and Teachers

Daily Dispatch July 11, 2026

Major General Chinedu Ralph Nnebeife, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, Ibadan, coordinated the intelligence-led operation that resulted in the unconditional release of 44 pupils and teachers abducted by terrorists in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo

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Breaking: Tinubu Hails Rescue of Oriire Abducted Pupils, Teachers

Daily Dispatch July 10, 2026

…. Commends Security Agencies President Bola Tinubu has expressed delight over the successful rescue of the abducted pupils and teachers from Oriire community in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, commending the military, the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Nigeria Police Force for securing their freedom after 56 days in captivity. In a statement issued on […]

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70% Of FCT Projects We Completed Were Abandoned For 16 Years, Wike

Daily Dispatch July 9, 2026

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, has revealed that about 70 per cent of the projects completed by the FCT Administration under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu were abandoned contracts awarded 15 to 16 years ago. Wike said the projects were revived and completed in line with Tinubu’s directive that no viable […]

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DSS Confirms Detention of One Zainab Sodiq Over Alleged Unauthorized Drone Possession

Daily Dispatch July 9, 2026

….Begins Investigation The Department of State Services (DSS) has confirmed the detention of one Zainab Sodiq over alleged possession of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), commonly known as a drone, without the required authorization. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Deputy Director, Public Relations and Strategic Communications, Favour Dozie, Sodiq

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Speaker Abbas over rules Attempt to Summon President Tinubu

Daily Dispatch July 8, 2026

….Insists House Must Follow Approved Motion Speaker of the House of Representatives,Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas on Wednesday over ruled efforts by opposition lawmakers to smuggled a motion summoning President Bola Tinubu to appear before the House over delays in releasing funds to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) for budget implementation. Speaker Abbas’

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FG Denies ₦8tn ‘Shadow Budget’ Claim, Says All Spending Backed by Law

Daily Dispatch July 5, 2026

The Federal Government has dismissed claims that more than ₦8 trillion—equivalent to about two per cent of Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP)—was spent outside the approved budget, describing the reports as inaccurate and misleading. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Federal Ministry of Finance said the allegations, which referenced comments attributed to the