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The Role of Intelligence in the Nigeria-US Joint Counter-Terrorism Operations That Neutralized Top ISWAP Commander, Fighters

Daily Dispatch May 24, 2026

By Augustine Aminu On Friday, May 16, 2026, the world was jolted by news of the killing of top commander of the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP), Abour Mainok and several other fighters. Also known as Abu Bilal al-Minuki, andconsidered the second-in-command of ISIL (ISIS)

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Alleged Coup Plot: Suspect Tells Court Of Plan To Cut Power To Presidential Villa

Daily Dispatch May 21, 2026

A suspected coup plotter, Zekeri Umoru, has alleged before the Federal High Court in Abuja that discussions were held on cutting off electricity supply to the Presidential Villa as part of an alleged plan to execute a coup. Umoru, an employee of Julius Berger Nigeria Plc working in the Maintenance Department at the Presidential Villa, […]

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Alleged Cyberbullying: Again, Sowore Fails To Enter Defence

Daily Dispatch May 19, 2026

…Prosecution Counsel Accuses Sowore of delay tactics as Court Sets June 4 for Ruling on recusal petition Politician and online publisher Omoyele Sowore has failed to enter a defence in his ongoing trial before a Federal High Court in Abuja on cyberbullying related offences. Sowore is being prosecuted for allegedly making false claims against the […]

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El’Rufai’s Alleged Wiretapping: Court admits in evidence reports of DSS Investigation, Rights Activist Deji Adeyanju, and Arise TV Anchorman

Daily Dispatch May 19, 2026

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday admitted in evidence a report of the Department of State Services (DSS) confirming claims by former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El’Rufai, that he bugged calls between the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, and chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr.

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Updated: Court grants El Rufai N100m bail in DSS charges of alleged National Security Breach

Daily Dispatch May 18, 2026

….Remains in ICPC custody following Kaduna high court’s earlier denial of bail application The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to a former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in the sum of N100 million with one surety in like sum. The former governor, who admitted on national television to wiretapping the National Security […]

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Just In: Alleged Cybercrimes: Justice Chidiebere Crack Secures Bail

Daily Dispatch May 18, 2026

….New counsel, Amadi Commends DSS Treatment of Client. Court Sets May 25 for continuation of Trial The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted bail to social media commentator, Justice Chidiebere, popularly known as “Justice Crack,” in the sum of Five Million Naira (₦5,000,000), with one surety in the like sum. The bail was […]