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Army, DSS, Other Security Agencies Rescue Seven Kidnapped Ogun Students

Daily Dispatch August 6, 2026

The combined efforts of the Nigerian Army, the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies have led to the successful rescue of seven students of Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade, Ogun State, who were abducted earlier this week by suspected

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Tinubu Approves Up to 80% Salary Increase for Armed Forces Personnel

Daily Dispatch August 4, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has approved a major salary increase for members of Nigeria’s Armed Forces, with personnel set to receive pay raises ranging from 30 to 80 per cent beginning September 1, 2026. The State House announced that about 250,000 military personnel will benefit from the new salary structure, which is aimed at improving troop […]

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Nigerian Army Declares Soldier Wanted Over Alleged Illegal Supply of Military Uniforms to Terrorists

Daily Dispatch July 23, 2026

The Headquarters of the Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps (NAOC) has declared one of its personnel, Private Mohammed Yusuf Amutu, wanted over his alleged involvement in the illegal sale and supply of military uniforms to terrorists and other criminal elements. According to a statement issued by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations at the Headquarters Nigerian […]

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Suspected cultists kill 12 in attack on Jos community, Plateau govt imposes curfew

Daily Dispatch March 30, 2026

By: Zagazola Makama Suspected cultists on Sunday night attacked Angwan Rukuba community in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, leaving 12 persons dead, in a fresh outbreak of violence that has prompted authorities to impose a 48-hour curfew in the area. Security sources said the incident occurred at about 8:00 p.m. when residents […]

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Breaking: Troops Arrest Notorious Bandit ‘Sule Yellow’ After Ransom Collection, TikTok Account Disabled

Daily Dispatch March 16, 2026

An intelligence-led operation by the Nigerian military has resulted in the arrest of a notorious bandit identified as Sule Yellow, who was widely known on TikTok by the handle “suleyellow6.” Security sources said the suspect was apprehended late Sunday night while returning from collecting ransom money paid for the release of a kidnapped victim. Sule […]

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AFN Clconcludes probe of 16 officers, prepares Court-Martial for alleged misconduct

Daily Dispatch January 26, 2026

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has wrapped up investigations into allegations of indiscipline and violations of service rules involving 16 officers, with several of them set to be tried by military judicial panels. The Director of Defence Information, Major-General Samaila Uba, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja. He recalled that […]