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Press freedom, intelligence power, and Nigeria’s democratic signal to West Africa

Daily Dispatch February 6, 2026

By Ademola Oshodi West Africa’s democratic breakdowns have increasingly followed a predictable sequence. Civic space narrows, dissent is reframed as a security problem, and coercive institutions begin to set the boundaries of permissible speech long before constitutions are suspended. In that

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IPI Honour: Abiodun hails DSS Director-General for upholding press freedom

Daily Dispatch December 27, 2025

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr Oluwatosin Ajayi, on his commendation by the Nigerian National Committee of the International Press Institute (IPI), describing the recognition as a strong affirmation of professionalism and respect for democratic values. The honour was bestowed on

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President Tinubu’s security reforms yielding results – Gov Ododo….thanks NSA, DSS DG, other security chiefs

Daily Dispatch December 17, 2025

Kogi State governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo on Tuesday in Lokoja the state capital, said security reforms recently introduced by President Bola Tinubu is yielding results across the country, including the recovery of a large stockpile of arms and ammunition in his state. The governor thanked the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, the Director-General of […]

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Those who threaten Nigeria’s peace will face the full weight of the law — Tinubu

Daily Dispatch November 23, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding citizens, declaring that anyone who endangers the nation’s peace and security “will face the full weight of the law.” The President made the declaration on Sunday while presiding over an extended security meeting at the State House with Service Chiefs, the