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

NEWS

Israel pledges intelligence, strategic support to Nigeria against terrorism

Daily Dispatch January 6, 2026

Israel has announced its readiness to support the Nigerian government in tackling the country’s growing insecurity, particularly threats posed by Islamic State affiliates and other terrorist groups. Israel’s Ambassador to Nigeria, M. Freeman, disclosed this while speaking on ongoing security cooperation between both countries. According to him, Israel will provide

NEWS

Israeli Embassy hosts Sarussi, Detzelman in Abuja, Lagos

Daily Dispatch December 4, 2025

The Embassy of Israel in Nigeria has hosted renowned Israeli violinist Nir Sarussi, alongside composer & jazz pianist, Leonid Detzelman during a recent cultural visit to Abuja and Lagos. Sarussi and Detzelman celebrated for their exceptional musical artistry and dynamic performances around the world, engaged withrooms filled with music enthusiasts from different

BUSINESS

Oil pprices tumble as Iran-Israel ceasefire takes effect

Daily Dispatch June 24, 2025

Crude oil prices slumped today, following a social media statement by President Trump saying that the Iran-Israel ceasefire is now in effect, putting an end to the war that started on June 13. Israel has agreed to the U.S. ceasefire proposal, while Iran’s state media has reported the ceasefire is now in effect after a […]

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Cuba calls on international community to pressurize Israel to stop the attack on Iran

Daily Dispatch June 21, 2025

The Cuban Government has reiterated deep concern and has raised an alert to the imminent risk of intensification of Israel’s war against the Islamic Republic of Iran. Cuba called for the urgent mobilization of the international community to stop the Zionist military escalation and a direct attack by the United States against Iran It also […]

COLUMNS

Israel vs Iran: What is Nigeria’s foreign policy thrust?

Daily Dispatch June 19, 2025

By Bola BOLAWOLEturnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533, 0803 251 0193 “Countries have no permanent friends or enemies but permanent interests” – Lord Palmerston, 19th century British Prime Minister. I was aghast when I read of Nigeria poking her nose into the scuffle between Israel and Iran. What is our own, as they say, in the long-standing […]