NEWS

Group Demands Probe into Death of Nigerian Academic in South Africa

Daily Dispatch September 20, 2026

Speak Out for Justice Advocacy Ltd/Gte (SOJA) has called for a full, independent and transparent investigation into the death of a 51-year-old Nigerian academic, Dr Ayodele Temidayo Odularu, who was reportedly found dead at her residence in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province on August 16. The

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NSCDC Arrests, Detains 24 Personnel in Conn election with Death of 37 Alleged Miners in Custody

Daily Dispatch September 20, 2026

As Nigeria mourns the unfortunate death of 33 suspected illegal miners in Niger State, Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Professor Ahmed Audi has given assurance that due process, transparency and accountability will be strictly followed in the investigation of 24 personnel of the Corps currently held in custody of […]

FEATURES

2027: Tinubu’s trip to America puts an end to the chatter about his supposed inability to enter the United States.

Daily Dispatch September 20, 2026

By: Dr. James Bwala For quite some time, the political scene in Nigeria has been buzzing with talk about President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s alleged struggles to set foot in the U.S. This topic has popped up repeatedly in opposition debates, social media discussions, and campaign narratives. Some critics have used this claim to suggest there […]

BUSINESS

Digital Identity Becomes New Battleground for Nigeria’s Economic Transformation — eTranzact

Daily Dispatch September 20, 2026

Nigeria’s push to build a truly digital economy is increasingly being anchored on a less visible but critical infrastructure: the ability to securely identify every participant in the digital space. This emerged in Abuja as eTranzact International Plc reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s digital identity ecosystem, warning in effect that the country’s

NEWS

2027:Supreme Court Did Not Rule on SDP Leadership, Party Leaders, Counsel Insist

Daily Dispatch September 20, 2026

Ahead of the 2027 General elections the last may not have been heard about the leadership crisis in the Social Democratic Party, SDP, as party leaders loyal to Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam have insisted that the Supreme Court did not make any pronouncement determining the leadership of the Party in its recent proceedings, dismissing reports […]

NEWS

Former Kogi Governor Ibrahim Idris Dies At 77 In UK

Daily Dispatch September 20, 2026

Former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, has died in the United Kingdom at the age of 77. Idris reportedly died on Sunday, September 20, 2026. His death was confirmed to AIT by his nephew, Shehu Ahmed, while details surrounding the circumstances of his death were still being awaited. The late former governor, popularly known […]