NEWS

Migration Routes Grow Deadlier Despite Sharp Drop in Arrivals – IOM

Daily Dispatch August 12, 2026

Migrant journeys have become significantly deadlier in several major migration corridors despite a sharp decline in the number of people arriving in Europe, according to new data released by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). IOM’s Global Overview of Migration Routes

NEWS

ECOWAS Targets $294bn Climate Finance Gap

Daily Dispatch August 12, 2026

….Moves to Unlock West Africa’s Carbon Market Potential The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has stepped up efforts to establish a regional carbon market platform as the bloc seeks to bridge a $294 billion climate-finance gap and unlock West Africa’s vast potential in international carbon markets. The move took centre stage in Abuja […]

COLUMNS

DSS: Another Commendable Step Towards Respect for Human Rights, Professionalism and Accountability

Daily Dispatch August 12, 2026

By Hamza N. Dantani Esq As a human rights activist and an advocate for the rule of law, I wish to for the second time, commend the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, for what I consider a remarkable demonstration of leadership, professionalism and commitment to justice. The recent decision […]

NEWS

Peaceful Election We Want In Osun – CAIDOV

Daily Dispatch August 12, 2026

The Centre Against Injustice and Domestic Violence – CAIDOV has called on all stakeholders in Osun State to prioritize peace, fairness, and the rule of law as the state approaches its election. As a human rights and justice organization, CAIDOV urged political parties, candidates, security agencies, INEC, traditional rulers, and voters to shun violence, intimidation,

NEWS

Celestial Church to Investigate Death of Actress Temitope Osoba

Daily Dispatch August 12, 2026

..Vows to Uncover Truth The Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) has announced an internal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Yoruba Nollywood actress, Temitope Osoba, amid allegations linking her fiancé, Prophet Itunu Onadeko, to the controversial incident. Osoba, who was 40, died on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, shortly after celebrating her recovery

ENTERTAINMENT

Nigeria’s creative economy cannot run on talent alone, stakeholders declare at QEDNG Summit

Daily Dispatch August 12, 2026

Nigeria’s creative economy cannot achieve its full potential on talent alone and requires stronger structures, access to finance, skills development and better protection of intellectual property, stakeholders at the second QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit have said. The summit, organised by Mighty Media Plus Network Limited, publishers of QEDNG, was held on Tuesday