COLUMNS

Nigeria’s Terror Ranking And ‘Docile’ South West Governors

Daily Dispatch March 22, 2026

By Kazeem Akintunde The 2026 Global Terrorism Index report (GTI), released last week by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), shows that Nigeria experienced the largest year-on-year increase in terrorism-related deaths globally. The surge propelled Nigeria to fourth place on the index,

LEAD STORY 2

Tinubu Vows Stronger Security Push, Seeks Global Support to Protect Nigerians

Daily Dispatch March 22, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to tackle insecurity across the country, declaring that efforts to support vulnerable citizens will not be undermined by rising security challenges. Speaking on Sunday in Lagos while hosting Vice President Kashim Shettima and 23 state governors for the Eid-el-Fitr celebration, the President said

NEWS

FG Denies Paying Ransom for Release of Niger Schoolchildren, Dismisses Report as False

Daily Dispatch February 24, 2026

The Federal Government of Nigeria has strongly denied allegations that it paid a ransom or released militant commanders to secure the freedom of abducted schoolchildren from Niger State. In a statement issued by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, the government described the claims—circulating in sections of the international media—as

COLUMNS

The Business Of Abductions In Nigeria

Daily Dispatch January 25, 2026

By Kazeem Akintunde The trend of abductions and kidnapping for ransom as a big business in Nigeria is worrying and should be declared a national disaster. The planned, well-coordinated criminal enterprise is growing, with a large number of people providing different services to feed the ‘supply chain’. There are the snitches, who provide information on […]

FEATURES

From gun-blazing to partners: Appraising President Tinubu’s diplomatic masterclass

Daily Dispatch January 24, 2026

By Dada Olusegun In the volatile theatre of international relations, where a single tweet or a misplaced word can trigger a diplomatic meltdown, the hallmark of authentic leadership is the ability to maintain composure under fire. Recently, Nigeria found itself at the centre of such a storm. Following intense pressure, United States President Donald Trump […]

NEWS

US officials to visit Nigeria on Christian protection, counterterrorism talks

Daily Dispatch January 22, 2026

A high-level delegation of United States officials is set to visit Nigeria to engage the Federal Government in discussions on the protection of Christian communities and the strengthening of counterterrorism efforts. The US State Department disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday, noting that the visit forms part of a broader diplomatic tour covering […]