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No Request From Any ADC Faction To Use Eagle Square, Wike Says Claims Baseless

Daily Dispatch April 13, 2026

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Monday dismissed claims that any political party was denied the usage of the Eagle Square, insisting that no formal application was submitted. “Who denied them? I am not aware of any such development, and I don’t even know

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Kwara Church Attack: Police ArrestPolice Arrest 33 Suspected Terrorists

Daily Dispatch April 13, 2026

Operatives of the Force Intelligence Department–Intelligence Response Team have arrested 33 suspected members of a criminal network linked to terrorism, kidnapping and armed robbery, recovering an anti-aircraft launcher and several high-grade weapons. The Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony OKon Placid, disclosed this on Monday during a press briefing at the

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Zulum Warns Residents Against Supporting Boko Haram After Jilli Airstrike

Daily Dispatch April 13, 2026

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has issued a strong warning to residents against aiding or providing any form of support to Boko Haram insurgents, following recent military operations in the state. The warning comes in the wake of an airstrike carried out by the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai on April 11, 2026, […]

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Mimiko Attacks Opposition Figures, Defends Tinubu’s Record

Daily Dispatch April 13, 2026

Former Ondo State Governor, Olusegun Mimiko, has launched a scathing criticism of several opposition politicians, accusing them of acting out of personal interests rather than national concern while defending the leadership credentials of President Bola Tinubu. In a strongly worded statement, Mimiko alleged that former Interior Minister, Rauf Aregbesola, is not opposing

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Airstrike on Jilli Market Was Justified Strike on Terrorist Hub — Buratai

Daily Dispatch April 12, 2026

Former Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, has defended the recent airstrike on Jilli Market along the Borno–Yobe border, describing it as a necessary military action against a known terrorist stronghold. In a statement issued on Sunday, Buratai expressed concern over reports that more than 50 people were killed and several others injured in the […]

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NHRC Confronts Past Challenges, Pushes Digital Overhaul to Fix Broken Complaint System

Daily Dispatch April 12, 2026

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has acknowledged deep-rooted weaknesses in its complaint handling system and is now pushing an ambitious overhaul anchored on digital transformation and institutional reform. At a high-level stakeholder validation meeting in Abuja, the Commission signaled a decisive shift from outdated, ineffective procedures toward a modern,