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COAS Engages Babangida, Abdulsalami, Niger Govt on Enhanced Security Partnership

Daily Dispatch January 6, 2026

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has undertaken a series of courtesy visits to former Heads of State, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida and Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, alongside engagements with the Niger State Government, in a renewed push to strengthen civil–military

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Israel pledges intelligence, strategic support to Nigeria against terrorism

Daily Dispatch January 6, 2026

Israel has announced its readiness to support the Nigerian government in tackling the country’s growing insecurity, particularly threats posed by Islamic State affiliates and other terrorist groups. Israel’s Ambassador to Nigeria, M. Freeman, disclosed this while speaking on ongoing security cooperation between both countries. According to him, Israel will provide

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IGP deploys DIG Gumel, 17 Commissioners of Police to strategic commands nationwide

Daily Dispatch January 6, 2026

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the deployment of a newly promoted Deputy Inspector-General of Police and 17 Commissioners of Police to key departments, commands, and formations across the country as part of efforts to strengthen operational efficiency and improve service delivery in the Nigeria Police Force. According to a

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Tinubu appoints Dr. Olugbemisola Odusote as First Female Director-General of Nigerian Law School

Daily Dispatch January 6, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has named Dr. Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the new Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, marking a historic milestone as she becomes the first female head of the institution since it was founded in 1962. The appointment was disclosed on Tuesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo […]

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IPCR urges nationwide cooperation with security agencies after deadly Niger attacks

Daily Dispatch January 6, 2026

The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has called for increased collaboration between citizens and Nigeria’s security forces to decisively end insecurity, following recent terrorist attacks in parts of Niger State that left scores dead and several others abducted. The attacks occurred in Agwara and Borgu Local Government Areas, where gunmen invaded rural

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Ilorin Likeminds Foundation hails Abdulmumini’s re-election as IEDPU President

Daily Dispatch January 6, 2026

The Ilorin Likeminds Foundation (ILMF) has congratulated Alhaji Abdulmalik Ayo Abdulmumini (rtd), ACG, on his re-election as the National President of the Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU). In a press release issued by the foundation, the President of ILMF, Alhaji Lukman Abdullah Atanda, described Abdulmumini’s re-election as well deserved, attributing