NEWS

NHRC Urges Police, DSS to Arrest Sheikh Jingir Over Alleged Hate Speech

Daily Dispatch August 11, 2026

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged security agencies to immediately arrest and prosecute Islamic cleric, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, over alleged hate speech and statements it says could fuel religious tension ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Commission’s Executive

NEWS

Angwa Rukuba Massacre: States Can Try Persons For Terrorism, Court Rules

Daily Dispatch August 11, 2026

*Rejects Motion Seeking Suspect’s Transfer From DSS’ Custody A High Court of Plateau State, on Tuesday, ruled that State High Courts have the jurisdiction to try persons accused of terrorism and terrorism-related charges under the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act (TPPA) 2022. The ruling could significantly alter Nigeria’s war on terrorism,

NEWS

Gov Mbah Commends Security Forces Over Arrest Of Affa Church Kidnappers

Daily Dispatch August 11, 2026

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has commended intelligence and security agencies in the state for nabbing three members of a notorious kidnap gang responsible for the August 2, 2026 attack on St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Inoyi-Affa, in Udi LGA of the state. A joint operation by the Department of State Services (DSS), the Army, […]

NEWS

DSS Releases, Compensates Artisan Cleared of Links With Terrorists

Daily Dispatch August 11, 2026

The Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, has ordered the immediate release of a carpenter, Mustapha Marwana, who was cleared of allegations linking him to terrorist activities. According to a security source, the release followed a thorough investigation of his case by a DSS investigation panel, which established that Katsina

NEWS

Bandit Leader Ado Aleiro Loses Son, 8 Relatives in Katsina Clash

Daily Dispatch August 10, 2026

…30 Motorcycles Notorious bandit leader Ado Aleiro has reportedly suffered a major setback after losing his son, eight other family members and about 30 motorcycles during a recent encounter in Doma village, Katsina State. Intelligence obtained by counter-insurgency expert and security analyst Zagazola Makama indicated that the losses had significantly weakened the

Politics

Osun 2026: Fact-Finding Mission Warns of Tight Governorship Race

Daily Dispatch August 10, 2026

….Possible Violence, Voter Apathy A three-day fact-finding mission in Osun State has raised concerns over the competitiveness of the forthcoming governorship election scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026, warning that the contest could be closely fought between the incumbent and the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate. The team, which conducted assessments