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Ribadu and Trump: A Lesson in Security Diplomacy

Daily Dispatch December 7, 2025

By Hassan Gimba Two weeks ago, in what may aptly be termed security diplomacy, Nuhu Ribadu—the super cop who proved his mettle as a corruption-fighting czar and now serves as National Security Adviser—brought all his experience, and more, to bear on the task of dousing the fire threatening to

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UN expresses deep pains over schoolgirls abduction in Nigeria

Daily Dispatch December 7, 2025

…Calls for Gender Equality and Empowerment The United Nations (UN) has expressed deep pain over school girls abductions in Nigeria. UN Women Deputy Executive Director, Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda who was in Nigeria on official visit at the weekend while expressing the concern of the international body over the continued kidnappings in schools in the country, also […]

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Video: Breaking: PDP Holds BoT Meeting, Vows To Restore Confidence, Hold Congress In States

Daily Dispatch December 7, 2025

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BoT) is presently meeting in Abuja. In his opening address, the BoT Chairman, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, reaffirmed the commitment of the body to restoring confidence within the party and organizing congresses in states where they have not yet been held. Senator Ohuabunwa told members that the national […]

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France vows stronger counter-terror support for Nigeria — Macron

Daily Dispatch December 7, 2025

France will step up its counter-terrorism cooperation with Nigeria, President Emmanuel Macron has announced. In a statement shared on X on Sunday, Macron said he had spoken with President Bola Tinubu about the escalating security challenges confronting Nigeria. He noted that he reaffirmed France’s solidarity with Nigeria, especially as the country faces “various security

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Nigeria deploys fighter jets to Benin Republic amid reported coup

Daily Dispatch December 7, 2025

Nigeria has dispatched fighter jets to the Benin Republic following reports that President Patrice Talon was ousted in a military coup on Sunday, highly placed security sources have confirmed. Sources revealed that the jets, which departed from Lagos, were observed operating within Benin’s airspace as Nigeria heightened aerial surveillance in response to the rapidly

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Benin Republic mutineer leader on the run

Daily Dispatch December 7, 2025

Authorities in the Benin Republic say they have successfully thwarted an attempted coup after a group of mutineers briefly seized the country’s national television station early Sunday morning. According to government reports, Colonel Pascal Tigri, identified as the leader of the group behind the mutiny, is currently on the run. Several other members of the […]