INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Japan warns of 3-metre high tsunami after magnitude 7.6 earthquake

Daily Dispatch December 8, 2025

A tsunami as high as three metres (10 feet) could hit Japan’s northeastern coast after an earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 7.6 occurred offshore on Monday, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said. The tsunami warning was issued for the prefectures of Hokkaido, Aomori and

BUSINESS

UBA Group shines at 2025 Banker Awards, named Africa’s Bank of the Year for the third time in five years

Daily Dispatch December 8, 2025

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has once again solidified its position as one of Africa’s most innovative and resilient financial institutions, earning the prestigious title of Africa’s Bank of the Year 2025 from The Banker, a Financial Times publication. This marks the third time in five years that UBA has claimed the top continental […]

NEWS

“President Tinubu will continue To support judicial to enhance productivity” – Wike

Daily Dispatch December 8, 2025

…. say FCT to build more houses for judges. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has reiterated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will continue to support the judiciary to enhance productivity, reduce delays, and uphold the independence and integrity of the judiciary. According to Lere Olayinka the Senior Special Assistant on Public

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 the self-styled “Military Committee for Refoundation,” led by Lt. Col. Pascal

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 […]