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Adesanya-Davies applauds FG’s terrorist designation for kidnappers, bandits

Daily Dispatch December 23, 2025

A former presidential candidate and Peace Consul of UN-POLAC, Prof. Funmilayo Adesanya-Davies, has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to classify kidnappers, bandits and other violent armed groups as terrorists, describing the move as a major shift in Nigeria’s fight against insecurity.

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Plateau militia abduct 12 Islamic faithful en route to Maulud prayers

Daily Dispatch December 23, 2025

By: Zagazola Makama Suspected Plateau militia have abducted 12 Islamic faithful travelling to Gaji village in Bashar District of Wase Local Government Area for Maulud prayers, heightening fears over persistent attacks on travellers in the state. Zagazola Makama report that the abduction was reported on Dec. 22 by a resident of Zak village in Wase […]

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US conducts surveillance flights over Nigeria – Report

Daily Dispatch December 23, 2025

The United States has been conducting intelligence-gathering surveillance flights over large parts of Nigeria since late November, according to flight tracking data and current and former U.S. officials. Reuters, which exclusively reported the development on Monday, said the surveillance operations involve aircraft linked to U.S. intelligence and security agencies

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Breaking: Niger Republic imposes total visa ban on U.S. citizens

Daily Dispatch December 23, 2025

The Republic of Niger has announced a reciprocal total and complete ban on the issuance of visas to citizens of the United States, alongside an indefinite prohibition on the entry of U.S. nationals into the country. The decision, described as a reciprocal measure, was disclosed in a breaking announcement on Tuesday. While full details surrounding […]

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Victoria Travels Reduces Fare for Walk-In Passengers on Makurdi–Abuja Route

Daily Dispatch December 23, 2025

Victoria Travels has announced a temporary reduction in transport fares for walk-in passengers travelling from Makurdi to Abuja, as part of efforts to ease movement during the festive season. In a statement issued by the management, the company explained that a surcharge had earlier been introduced on the Abuja–Makurdi route to ensure buses could return […]

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Notorious bandit kingpin Isah Peter arrested in Benue

Daily Dispatch December 23, 2025

Security operatives have arrested a suspected notorious bandit kingpin, Isah Peter, in Benue State, following sustained operations against criminal elements in the area. Isah Peter, an indigene of Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State and of Idoma extraction, was arrested alongside Moses Peter, according to security sources. He is alleged to be a key […]