INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Israel says Iranian Intelligence Minister Khatib killed overnight

Daily Dispatch March 18, 2026

Israel’s Defence Minister Israel ​Katz said on ‌Wednesday that Iranian Intelligence Minister ​Esmail Khatib ​was “eliminated” in a strike ⁠overnight. There has ​been no confirmation ​from Iran regarding Khatib’s reported death. Katz ​said he ​and Israeli Prime Minister

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Nigeria’s Development Must Pivot to Human Dignity, Remmy Nweke Tells Laity 2026

Daily Dispatch March 18, 2026

The 2026 Laity Week Celebration at St. Jude Catholic Church, Mafoluku, opened with a strong call for a paradigm shift in how Nigeria approaches national progress. In a keynote presentation, the Chairman of the Catholic Men Organization (CMO), Ogbuefi Remmy Nweke, KSM, warned that any development effort failing to prioritize the human person is ultimately […]

Sport

Senegal Rejects CAF Verdict, Vows to Retain AFCON 2025 Title

Daily Dispatch March 18, 2026

Senegal have pushed back strongly against a decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to strip them of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title and award it to tournament hosts Morocco. Augustin Senghor, former CAF First Vice President and current head of its legal committee, criticized the ruling, describing it as an […]

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Maiduguri Explosion: Tinubu Approves More Military Support, Issues Fresh Directives

Daily Dispatch March 18, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condemned the recent suicide bomb explosions in Maiduguri, describing the attacks as desperate attempts by terrorists to instill fear amid sustained pressure from Nigerian security forces. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the President expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and extended his sympathies to the injured, while […]

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Photos: President Tinubu, First Lady arrive in UK

Daily Dispatch March 18, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accompanied by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has arrived in the United Kingdom for a two-day historic State Visit on the invitation of Their Majesties, King Charles III and Queen Camilla. The plane of President Tinubu, who departed Abuja earlier in the day, touched down at London Stansted Airport at […]

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Celestial Church Resumes 2026 Anointment Exercise in Imeko

Daily Dispatch March 18, 2026

The Celestial Church of Christ Worldwide has resumed its 2026 anointment exercise today, Wednesday, March 18, at the Holy Land, Celestial City, Imeko in Imeko. According to a statement released ahead of the programme, the spiritual exercise will run until March 27, after which participants will observe a short break for the Easter celebration. The […]