NEWS

Foiled Benin coup highlights Tinubu’s steady hand in safeguarding West African stability – Presidency

Daily Dispatch December 8, 2025

The Presidency has said Nigeria’s swift reaction to the failed coup attempt in the Republic of Benin reflects President Bola Tinubu’s strong regional leadership and his commitment to protecting democratic governance across West Africa. The incident unfolded on Sunday when soldiers aligned with

NEWS

Air Force details its actions in regional ECOWAS mission amid Benin unrest

Daily Dispatch December 8, 2025

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has issued a formal clarification regarding its role in the regional response to the attempted coup in the Republic of Benin on Sunday, stressing that every aspect of its involvement adhered strictly to established ECOWAS security arrangements. In a statement released late Sunday, NAF spokesperson, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, explained […]

COLUMNS

If They Won’t Let You Work—Leave: An Open Letter To Gen C.G. Musa

Daily Dispatch December 8, 2025

By Toff Kulere The appointment of Gen. C.G. Musa as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence has stirred a wave of optimism across the country. One of my favourite writers, Emmanuel Ozioma Iwuegbu captured the mood perfectly when he wrote: “A directive like ‘shoot bandits on sight’ may sound forceful in public, but within professional security […]

BUSINESS

Emadeb Energy Group presents first oil from Ibom field to Akwa Ibom governor

Daily Dispatch December 8, 2025

The Emadeb Energy Group has presented the first oil from the Ibom Field, PPL 236, to the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno. The presentation was made during a courtesy visit to Governor Eno recently [on Wednesday, December 3, 2025], at the Government House in Uyo. From left, Executive Director, Emadeb Energy Group, Mrs […]

COLUMNS

Gold, Guns, And Gangs: How Illegal Mining Is Fueling Insecurity In Nigeria

Daily Dispatch December 8, 2025

By Kazeem Akintunde Nineteen Northern State Governors alongside their traditional rulers met in Kaduna last week Monday to rub minds and possibly work out practical solutions to the insecurity crisis that has not only engulfed the region, but threatening to consume it. At the end of their parley, the Governors came up with recommendations that […]

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PDP constitutes National Caretaker Committee as tenure of NWC ends on Tuesday

Daily Dispatch December 7, 2025

As the tenure of the present Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee (NWC) ends on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the party has constituted a National Caretaker Committee to run the affairs of the party, pending the conduct of a national convention. This decision was taken at the 104th […]