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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

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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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US Lawmakers say CPC designation aims to spur progress, deepen Nigeria–US ties

Daily Dispatch December 23, 2025

Members of the United States Congress have said Nigeria’s designation as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) on religious freedom is intended to encourage reforms and constructive engagement, not to punish the country or weaken bilateral relations. The team led by Rep. Bill Huizenga, had three other Congress members, Michael Baumgartner, Keith Self and Jefferson […]

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Drug testing now required for all Federal Public Service applicants

Daily Dispatch December 23, 2025

Federal Government has introduced mandatory pre-employment drug testing for all applicants seeking positions in the public service, as part of broader efforts to combat rising drug abuse and its impacts on national security and productivity. A service-wide circular issued today by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) directs Permanent […]

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Nigeria to introduce major auto import reforms in 2026

Daily Dispatch December 23, 2025

The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce sweeping reforms in Nigeria’s automotive sector beginning in 2026, with a strong focus on regulating the importation of used vehicles and boosting local auto assembly. The reforms, to be implemented through the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), will require mandatory pre-export certification

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FG commissions public toilets in Nasarawa

Daily Dispatch November 27, 2025

The Federal Government on Thursday inaugurated a new smart toilet in Nasarawa State, calling for stronger sanitation efforts across the state to ensure Nigeria exits her unenviable position as one of the top nations with open defecation. Few days ago, the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal decried that just about 25 per cent of Nigerians […]