NEWS

Troops arrest three suspected ISWAP recruitment agents in Banki

Daily Dispatch January 19, 2026

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested three suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) recruitment agents in Banki town, Borno State. Sources told the Zagazola Makama that the suspects were arrested on Jan. 17 following a tip-off from the Banki District Head. The sources said

NEWS

President Tinubu holds closed-door meeting with Kano Governor Yusuf

Daily Dispatch January 19, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday held a closed-door meeting with the Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, at the State House, Abuja. Governor Yusuf arrived at the Presidential Villa shortly after 4:00 p.m. (WAT) and was received by the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, who escorted him to the President’s office. Details […]

NEWS

Doctor remanded over fake medical report linked to blogger just Adetoun – Ogun govt

Daily Dispatch January 19, 2026

The Ogun State Government has confirmed that a medical doctor has been remanded in prison for allegedly issuing a fake medical report to help a popular blogger, Adetoun Onajobi, also known as @justadetoun, evade police arrest. The state government also disclosed that the Ogun State Police Command has filed a six-count charge against the blogger, […]

Sport

CAF condemns misconduct during AFCON 2025 final in Rabat

Daily Dispatch January 19, 2026

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has strongly condemned the misconduct displayed by some players and officials during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 final between hosts Morocco and Senegal in Rabat. In a statement released after the highly charged encounter, CAF described the behaviour as unacceptable, stressing that any form

NEWS

Kogi Government deploys surveillance drones to combat insecurity

Daily Dispatch January 19, 2026

The Kogi State Government has taken a major step to strengthen security operations with the deployment of surveillance drones to support intelligence gathering and crime prevention across the state. Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo on Monday unveiled two high-capacity PH20 surveillance drones at the 12 Brigade Headquarters, Chari-Maigumeri Barracks, Lokoja, reaffirming his

TECHNOLOGY

From space to smartphones: NCC seeks input on satellite D2D rules

Daily Dispatch January 19, 2026

As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the quality and reach of telecommunications services, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has released a Consultation Paper seeking stakeholders’ input on Satellite Direct-to-Device (D2D) connectivity in Nigeria. The initiative marks an early step toward developing a regulatory framework for the emerging satellite D2D