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Nigerian military: Death on battlefield, crumbs on payroll

Daily Dispatch April 17, 2026

By Tunde Odesola (Published in The PUNCH, on Friday, April 17, 2026) Tigrine is the name of a rocky downhill village located in a cheerless valley. Tigrine is ruled by King Tiger aka Oba Ika, who sits resplendent on the ancient throne of Wiked Kingdom. Though the aborigines of Tigrine village

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Tinubu Mourns Soldiers Killed in Borno Attack, Calls Them ‘Unforgettable Heroes’

Daily Dispatch April 9, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the killing of soldiers in a terrorist attack on a military base in Benisheikh, Borno State, describing the fallen troops as “unforgettable heroes” who made the ultimate sacrifice for the nation. In a State House press release, the President condoled with the families of the deceased […]

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Several bandits killed as Army, DSS, Local Volunteer Forces Foil Attacks on Niger Communities.

Daily Dispatch April 8, 2026

Troops of the Nigerian Army, operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), and local volunteer forces on Tuesday successfully foiled what locals said would have been a large-scale attack by bandits on Bagna and Erena communities in Shiroro LGA of Niger state. Credible security sources disclosed that the move by the operatives followed advance […]

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Nigerian Army Dismisses Allegations by Ex-Soldier, Cites Indiscipline and False Claims

Daily Dispatch April 7, 2026

The Nigerian Army has rejected allegations made by a dismissed former soldier, Lance Corporal Rotimi Olamilekan, popularly known as “Soja Boi,” describing his claims on troop welfare, salaries, and provision of equipment as misleading and inaccurate. In a statement addressing the controversy, the Army said Olamilekan’s dismissal was not for “speaking the truth” or

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DSS, Army Intercept Ammunition Shipment, Arrest Female Courier in Kano

Daily Dispatch March 15, 2026

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 3 Brigade, working alongside operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), have arrested a suspected gunrunner in Kano State while allegedly transporting a large quantity of ammunition believed to be destined for bandits in Zamfara State. Security sources disclosed that the suspect, identified as a female courier, was apprehended […]

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Jubilation in Bwari as Army-DSS – Police Joint Operation leads to rescue of 25 kidnapped victims

Daily Dispatch March 8, 2026

There was widespread jubilation at the weekend in Gidandogo and Byazhin communities in Bwari Area Council, of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), as a joint operation by the Nigerian Army, Department of State Services (DSS) and the police resulted in the rescue of 25 kidnapped victims. The rescued victims, comprising 14 men, six women, and […]