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Military Expansion Gains Momentum

Daily Dispatch July 29, 2026

…as Army Announces New Division Commanders The Nigerian Army has announced the appointment of General Officers Commanding (GOCs) for four newly created divisions, marking a major step in its ongoing expansion aimed at strengthening national security and improving operational effectiveness

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Easter: Defence Chief tasks Journalists on truth, unity as NUJ calls for renewed professional commitment

Daily Dispatch April 2, 2026

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, has urged journalists to uphold truth and professionalism as vital instruments for national unity and security, stressing that Nigeria’s stability depends not only on military efforts but also on responsible information management. Oluyede, who was represented at an Easter retreat organised by the Nigeria Union of

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Abductions, School Closures and Governors’ Inertia,

Daily Dispatch December 2, 2025

By Zainab Suleiman Okino In the wake of renewed mass abductions of schoolchildren across Nigeria’s northern precincts, the governors of states within these high-risk zones have responded, not really with decisive protection measures, but with buck-passing, blame games, or outright closure of all schools under their jurisdiction. This response, far from being protective,

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When Mother Nature Makes a Choice, Perfection Is Always at the Centre of It

Daily Dispatch November 13, 2025

By Omiye Olatunbosun I think Mother Nature is doing a reset in the Nigerian system! Recent events seem to suggest that a quiet but powerful correction is underway — one that cuts across class, influence, and perceived immunity. Take, for instance, the Kwam 1 saga. It was more than just a social media uproar; it […]

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Troops foil boko haram attack in Borno, Commanding Officer among fallen heroes

Daily Dispatch October 20, 2025

Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation HADIN KAI, under the 21 Special Armoured Brigade, have successfully repelled a planned Boko Haram terrorist attack around the Kashimri general area of Bama Local Government Area in Borno State. The operation, which took place on 17 October 2025, saw Nigerian forces locate and destroy identified Boko Haram […]

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How FG can end insurgencies in six months – Zulum

Daily Dispatch May 22, 2025

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, yesterday, urged President Bola Tinubu to source security information from the military and other relevant quarters, and ignore “sycophants”. Speaking during an interview on News Central TV, a Nigerian media company, Zulum decried the bureaucratic bottlenecks currently bedevilling the procurement of military equipment, and