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Hegseth confirms Nigerian government backed U.S. Christmas Day strikes on ISIS

Daily Dispatch December 26, 2025

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has confirmed that the Nigerian government was aware of and cooperated with American military strikes carried out against ISIS militants in northwest Nigeria on Christmas Day. Hegseth made the disclosure in a public statement, saying the operation was

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Army confirms boko haram behind Gamboru Mosque bombing in Maiduguri

Daily Dispatch December 26, 2025

The Nigerian Army has confirmed that Boko Haram insurgents were responsible for the deadly bombing at the Gamboru Juma’at Mosque in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The confirmation was announced on Thursday by the Headquarters of Operation Hadin Kai following investigations into the attack, which occurred during Maghrib prayers on Wednesday evening. The explosion

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Plateau militia abduct 12 Islamic faithful en route to Maulud prayers

Daily Dispatch December 23, 2025

By: Zagazola Makama Suspected Plateau militia have abducted 12 Islamic faithful travelling to Gaji village in Bashar District of Wase Local Government Area for Maulud prayers, heightening fears over persistent attacks on travellers in the state. Zagazola Makama report that the abduction was reported on Dec. 22 by a resident of Zak village in Wase […]

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US conducts surveillance flights over Nigeria – Report

Daily Dispatch December 23, 2025

The United States has been conducting intelligence-gathering surveillance flights over large parts of Nigeria since late November, according to flight tracking data and current and former U.S. officials. Reuters, which exclusively reported the development on Monday, said the surveillance operations involve aircraft linked to U.S. intelligence and security agencies

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Notorious bandit kingpin Isah Peter arrested in Benue

Daily Dispatch December 23, 2025

Security operatives have arrested a suspected notorious bandit kingpin, Isah Peter, in Benue State, following sustained operations against criminal elements in the area. Isah Peter, an indigene of Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State and of Idoma extraction, was arrested alongside Moses Peter, according to security sources. He is alleged to be a key […]

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Budget: Tinubu allocates ₦5.41trn to Defence, Prioritises Food Security, Targets One Million Hectares for Farming

Daily Dispatch December 19, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has outlined key priority areas of his administration, with significant budgetary allocations to defence and security, infrastructure, education, and health, while reaffirming food security as a national priority. According to the breakdown, the defence and security sector received the highest allocation of ₦5.41 trillion, reflecting the Federal