NEWS

El-Rufai’s Family Slams ICPC Over ‘Phantom Equipment’ Allegations, Defends Right to Silence

Daily Dispatch March 2, 2026

The family of Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has strongly criticised the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over allegations involving alleged phone-tapping equipment, describing the claims as false, exaggerated, and politically motivated. In a statement issued on

Politics

2027: Again, Governor Sule insists on zoning, fairness

Daily Dispatch March 2, 2026

…holds valedictory session with APC State Exco Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State on Monday again assured that the forthcoming governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress would be conducted with utmost fairness, even as he met with the outgoing State Working Committee of the party for a valedictory session at the Government House in […]

NEWS

Disu Clears Major Hurdle, Set for Senate Confirmation as IGP

Daily Dispatch March 2, 2026

The National Police Council has confirmed Olatunji Rilwan Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police, paving the way for his nomination to be forwarded to the Senate for screening and confirmation. Bola Ahmed Tinubu had earlier appointed Disu as acting IGP on February 25, 2026, following the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun. In a statement issued […]

LEAD STORY 2

NPC Confirms Disu as Substantive Inspector General of Police

Daily Dispatch March 2, 2026

The National Police Council (NPC) has approved the appointment of Olatunji Rilwan Disu as the substantive Inspector General of Police. The decision was reached on Monday during a council meeting held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, presided over by Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed […]

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Breaking: Wife of Iran’s Late Supreme Leader Khamenei Dies

Daily Dispatch March 2, 2026

The wife of Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been confirmed dead, according to Iranian state media. Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh reportedly died at her residence in Tehran on Monday, surrounded by members of her family. State media did not immediately provide detailed information on the cause of her death, but confirmed she passed […]

NEWS

12 Rescued as Nigerian Tugboat Sinks Off South Africa Coast, One Confirmed Dead

Daily Dispatch March 2, 2026

A maritime tragedy has struck off the South African coastline after a Nigerian tugboat, LEO, sank in turbulent waters late Saturday night, leaving one crew member confirmed dead, five missing, and 12 others rescued in a coordinated emergency response. The vessel, which had travelled to South Africa for repairs, was reportedly heading back to Lagos […]