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Why I did not sentence you to death – Judge explains to Kanu

Daily Dispatch November 20, 2025

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has explained why he declined to impose the death penalty on Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), despite finding him guilty of terrorism charges. Delivering judgment on Thursday, Justice Omotosho said

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HURIWA condemns Kanu verdict, says judgement violates constitution and fair hearing

Daily Dispatch November 20, 2025

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly criticised the judgement delivered on Thursday by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, describing it as a miscarriage of justice and a blatant violation of constitutional guarantees. In a statement issued by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Nnadozie Onwubiko, the group said

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Officer killed as police foil kidnapping attempt in FCT

Daily Dispatch November 20, 2025

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command on Thursday said its operatives stopped an attempted kidnapping in Guto Village, a border community in Bwari Area Council. The armed men, numbering about 30, reportedly invaded the community and attempted to force their way into a residence. A statement by the command spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, said police operatives […]

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NIS CG visits NIMC DG, strengthens collaboration on identity and border security

Daily Dispatch November 20, 2025

The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nana Nandap, on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engr. (Dr.) Abisoye Coker-Odusote, in a move aimed at deepening cooperation between the two strategic agencies under the Federal Ministry of Interior.

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We’ll continue to train, retrain our staff – OGHASC Chair

Daily Dispatch November 20, 2025

The Chairman, Ogun State House of Assembly Service Commission, Rt. Hon. Prince Suraj Ishola Adekunbi has reaffirmed that his office will not relent in the training and retraining of staffers across House of Assembly and its Commission in order to make them more effective and productive. The Chairman, OGHASC gave this affirmation while speaking with […]

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Tinubu felicitates Jonathan at 68

Daily Dispatch November 20, 2025

…Hails His Democratic Leadership and Statesmanship President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm felicitations to former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan on the occasion of his 68th birthday, praising his enduring contributions to Nigeria’s democratic development and nation-building. In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and