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Turkey says Iranian ballistic missile entered its airspace, shot down by NATO

Daily Dispatch March 4, 2026

A ballistic missile fired from Iran and heading into Turkish airspace after passing Syria and Iraq was destroyed by NATO air and missile defence systems in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, the Turkish Defence Ministry says. The ministry said in a statement that there were no casualties or

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Tinubu to undertake state visit to Turkey

Daily Dispatch January 25, 2026

Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to leave Abuja on Monday, January 26, to embark on an official visit to the Republic of Türkiye. During President Tinubu’s visit, the two nations will thoughtfully engage in strategic discussions focused on political and diplomatic matters, highlighting their shared values in finance, communication, trade, and investment. The

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Turkey seeks inclusion in Nigeria’s e-visa system to boost business ties

Daily Dispatch January 14, 2026

Turkey has formally requested that Nigeria include Turkish citizens in its electronic visa (e-visa) system to simplify visa processing and strengthen bilateral relations between both countries. The request was made by Turkey’s ambassador to Nigeria, Mehmet Poroy, during a meeting with Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in Abuja on Tuesday. According to a

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UK, Italy, Turkey, Qatar-bound cocaine, meth consignments intercepted in Lagos, Abuja

Daily Dispatch November 17, 2024

. As NDLEA arrests masterminds at MMIA, Abuja hotel; foils bid to smuggle opioids into Lagos from Ghana Attempts by drug syndicates to export large consignments of cocaine, methamphetamine and opioids through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja Lagos and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, Abuja to the United Kingdom, Italy, Turkey and […]