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Army Reshuffles Top Command: New GOCs, Provost Marshal, and CMI Appointed

Daily Dispatch August 17, 2025

The Nigerian Army has carried out a minor shake-up of its high command, with the appointment of new Principal Staff Officers (PSOs), General Officers Commanding (GOC), and other senior commanders to head various formations across the nation. Following the reshuffle, Major General Chinedu

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Notorious drug kingpin arrested in Delta as NDLEA intercepts N7.8bn opioids in Rivers

Daily Dispatch August 17, 2025

Destroys 48,750kg skunk in Enugu, Taraba forests; recovers 538,980 pills of tramadol in Kogi, Kaduna, Gombe, others; arrests woman, son for drug trafficking in Lagos Three years after launching a manhunt for him over drug trafficking offences, a notorious drug kingpin, 36-year-old Sunday Ibigide has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement […]

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Housing Ministry Warns Public Against Fraudsters Over Forfeited Housing Units

Daily Dispatch August 17, 2025

The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has issued a strong warning to the public, urging caution against fraudsters claiming involvement in the sale of 753 housing units recently forfeited to the Federal Government. These properties, previously seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from former Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele,

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Denmark, UNODC Partner Bayelsa State Government to Launch Youth Empowerment Programme

Daily Dispatch August 17, 2025

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in partnership with the Bayelsa State Government and with support from the Government of Denmark has launched the Youth Peace Champions programme in Bayelsa State. The programme, which marks a significant stride in empowering young Nigerians as drivers of sustainable peace, is a strategic expansion that […]

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Remo Federal Constituency By-election: Abiodun Applauds Peaceful Conduct

Daily Dispatch August 16, 2025

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has lauded the people of Remoland for conducting themselves in an orderly manner at the ongoing Remo Federal Constituency by-election into the House of Representatives. Abiodun, who spoke while fielding questions from newsmen after casting his vote at Poling Unit 002, Ita Osanyin Ward, Iperu-Remo at 10:33 am, also […]

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Pictures: Security operatives nab suspected vote buyer with N25.9m cash in Kaduna

Daily Dispatch August 16, 2025

Security operatives in Kaduna have arrested a suspected vote buyer in possession of N25,963,000. This arrest occurred barely hours before the conduct of Saturday’s bye-elections in parts of the state. The suspect, identified as Shehu Aliyu Patangi, was apprehended around 3:30 a.m. by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in collaboration with the Department of […]