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Breaking: Finally, Kanu Declines to enter defence, insists no case against him

Daily Dispatch October 27, 2025

*Judge advices him to consult criminal law experts for counsel The detained self-acclaimed leader of the proscribed separatist group, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has shelved his earlier plan to call witnesses in his defence in his ongoing trial for alleged terrorism

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Global crackdown uncovers $260m terror funds, swoops on 11 Nigerian suspects

Daily Dispatch October 26, 2025

In a stunning victory against terrorism financing, the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) has arrested 11 high-profile terror suspects in Nigeria as part of a sweeping global operation that exposed over $260 million in funds linked to extremist groups across Africa. Codenamed Operation Catalyst, the massive sting — jointly coordinated with the African

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Tinubu commended for breakthrough by DSS, NASENI in production of modern security equipment

Daily Dispatch October 23, 2025

The Department of State Services (DSS), in partnership with the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), has achieved a major feat towards technological self-reliance in Nigeria’s security sector. Making the disclosure in Abuja, NASENI Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Khalil Suleiman Halilu, said the high-tech equipment which

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Police arrest Omoyele Sowore outside Abuja court

Daily Dispatch October 23, 2025

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, was arrested by police officers in Abuja on Thursday. The SaharaReporters publisher was reportedly apprehended shortly after leaving the Federal High Court, where he was scheduled to appear before Justice Emeka Nwite over what he described as a “bogus and farcical” forgery charge involving a police

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Court cites DSS diligence as It denies bail to alleged terrorism financier Tukur Mamu

Daily Dispatch October 22, 2025

A Federal High Court in Abuja has, for the third time, denied bail to Tukur Mamu, an alleged intermediary for Boko Haram, with the judge citing the Department of State Services’ (DSS) diligent prosecution and adequate handling of his medical needs as key reasons for the decision. Justice Mohammed Umar, who delivered the ruling, rejected […]

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Security Forces Disrupt Pro-Kanu Protest in Abuja

Daily Dispatch October 20, 2025

Arrest Organisers Including His Brother and Lawyer Security operatives on Monday disrupted a planned #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest in Abuja, arresting key organisers including Prince Emmanuel Kanu, brother to the detained IPOB leader, and his legal counsel, Aloy Ejimakor. The demonstration, spearheaded by rights activist and Sahara Reporters publisher Omoyele Sowore, aimed to