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Group commends DSS, EFCC over prosecution of ex-AGF Abubakar Malami

Daily Dispatch January 12, 2026

A civil society organisation, the Centre Against Injustice and Domestic Violence (CAIDOV), has lauded the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for the ongoing prosecution of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice,

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Heavy security deployed at Kano Government House ahead of governor Yusuf’s planned defection

Daily Dispatch January 12, 2026

Heavy security presence has been deployed at the Kano State Government House amid reports of an imminent political defection by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. As of early today, security operatives drawn from various agencies were seen stationed within and around the Government House in Kano, with vehicular and pedestrian movements reportedly being closely monitored. The […]

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Akwa Ibom Assembly to consider bill criminalising affairs with married men

Daily Dispatch January 12, 2026

The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly is set to consider a controversial bill on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, which seeks to criminalise sexual relationships with married men. According to information made available on Monday, the proposed legislation is sponsored by the Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Her Excellency Senator Akon Inyang, and is […]

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CAN alleges plot to keep north divided through targeted killings of Christians

Daily Dispatch January 12, 2026

The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Reverend Joseph John Hayab, has raised alarm over what he described as a deliberate plan by certain elements to keep the North divided through the targeted killing of Christians. Reverend Hayab made the allegation while […]

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Senator Onawo parts ways with PDP, gives personal grounds

Daily Dispatch January 12, 2026

The senator representing Nasarawa South Senatorial District, Ogoshi Onawo, has formally withdrawn from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Onawo conveyed his decision in a resignation letter dated January 10, 2026, which he addressed to the PDP chairman of Galadimawa Ward in Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. He stated that his resignation took effect […]

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11 terrorists surrender as troops kill eight in Borno

Daily Dispatch January 12, 2026

Nigerian troops from Operation Hadin Kai have continued offensive actions against Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) insurgents in the northeast. According to a military statement, eleven terrorists laid down their arms and surrendered to security forces, handing over AK-47 rifles and ammunition during operations around the Azir–Wajiroko axis on 10