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Insecurity: IGP Deploys Special Anti-bandit Squads Nationwide

Daily Dispatch April 23, 2025

Amid rising insecurity across the country, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday ordered the immediate deployment of a special squad to tackle the growing wave of violence. The police chief also directed all Police Mobile Force squadrons to keep at least one fully

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Why there is surge in terrorism – NCYP

Daily Dispatch April 22, 2025

The Northern Christian Youth Professionals (NCYP) has identified the surge in terrorism in Nigeria as a result of disunity among communities across the country and poverty among majority of citizens. The group in a press statement signed by its Chairman, Isaac Abrak on Tuesday, said the persistent and growing threat of terrorism in Nigeria, particularly […]

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ECOWAS @50: Tinubu Asks West African Leaders to Tackle Poverty, Invest in Education, Innovation

Daily Dispatch April 22, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has asked leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to work assiduously in tackling poverty and high unemployment among youth. He also charged them to invest in education, innovation and skill acquisition while promoting peace and inclusion. The President stated these on Tuesday in Accra, Ghana, during the official […]

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ECOWAS @50: WADEMOS commends subregional bloc for inviting Mali, Burkina-Faso, Niger to launch

Daily Dispatch April 22, 2025

The West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS) has commended the initiative by ECOWAS to extend an invitation to the governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger for the official launch of ECOWAS’ golden jubilee in Accra. The Network, in a press statement on Tuesday, said it supports the initiative by ECOWAS to ease tensions and […]

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Insecurity: Okpebholo Talks Tough, Holds Security Meeting in Oshiomhole’s Domain

Daily Dispatch April 22, 2025

In a daring move, geared towards addressing security challenges in the State, Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Monday, summoned a security meeting in Iyamho, Etsako West Local Government Area. At the meeting, prominent political, religious, and traditional leaders, heads of security agencies in the State, and other key stakeholders converged to brainstorm

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Interior Minister Orders Investigation into Alleged Extortion by NSCDC Officers

Daily Dispatch April 22, 2025

The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has ordered an immediate investigation into allegations of extortion involving officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The officers, according to a viral post, allegedly extorted ₦5.2 million from a group of young men traveling from Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State to Akure, Ondo State. The Minister, […]