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

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

NEWS

Shekau’s Son Reportedly Joins Boko Haram

Daily Dispatch August 9, 2026

…Sparks Fears Over Insurgency’s Next Generation The reported emergence of Ibn Mohammed bin Shakau, the biological son of late Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau, within the ranks of the insurgent group has triggered fresh concerns over the possible revival and continuation of his father’s extremist ideology and networks. Ibn Mohammed is said to be making […]

NEWS

Breaking: Gov Abiodun Commends Army, Police, DSS, Others for Intelligence-led Rescue of 5 Kidnapped Poly Students, 2 Others

Daily Dispatch August 7, 2026

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has lauded the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigerian Army, the Nigerian Police, as well as Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), for rescuing five kidnapped students of Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade, in Remo North Local Government Area of the state. The students, who were abducted by suspected kidnappers earlier […]

NEWS

Army, DSS, Other Security Agencies Rescue Seven Kidnapped Ogun Students

Daily Dispatch August 6, 2026

The combined efforts of the Nigerian Army, the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies have led to the successful rescue of seven students of Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade, Ogun State, who were abducted earlier this week by suspected kidnappers. Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, announced the development on […]