INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Trump Claims Khamenei Killed, Signals Ongoing Military Action in Iran

Daily Dispatch March 1, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, is dead, describing the development as a form of “justice” and a turning point for both Iran and the United States. In a forceful statement, Trump accused Khamenei of orchestrating violence that led to numerous

NEWS

Nigeria’s Support Against US Blockade Vital, Says Cuban Ambassador

Daily Dispatch February 25, 2026

The Cuban Ambassador to Nigeria, Miriam Morales Palmero, has commended Nigeria and the African Union for their consistent opposition to the decades-long United States economic blockade against Cuba, describing the sanctions regime as an “unjust system of coercion” that has inflicted prolonged hardship on the Cuban people. Speaking at the Conference of the Solidarity

BUSINESS

U.S. and Nigeria forge stronger trade ties through new investment partnership

Daily Dispatch February 1, 2026

The United States and Nigeria have taken a significant step to deepen commercial relations with the U.S.-Nigeria Commercial and Investment Partnership (CIP), a five-year initiative aimed at boosting trade, investment, and private sector growth. The partnership was highlighted at a ministerial meeting in Lagos co-chaired by U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary for the U.S.

NEWS

U.S. freezes foreign visa processing for 75 countries

Daily Dispatch January 14, 2026

The United States has reportedly suspended foreign visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, following a directive attributed to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. According to the information circulating on Wednesday, the freeze applies indefinitely and affects visa applications across multiple categories, though specific details on exemptions and implementation

NEWS

Nigeria engages Washington lobbyists with $9m contract to defend security record and counter religious violence claims

Daily Dispatch January 14, 2026

Nigeria has engaged a United States–based lobbying and public affairs firm in a contract valued at $9 million to present its security efforts and response to violence affecting Christian communities to policymakers in Washington. Records filed with the US Department of Justice indicate that DCI Group, a lobbying firm headquartered in Washington, was retained to […]

COLUMNS

The Arbiter: Why they must attack Iran, again. And again

Daily Dispatch January 11, 2026

By Hassan Gimba “And We will surely test you with something of fear and hunger and a loss of wealth and lives and fruits, but give good tidings to the patient” – Qur’an 2:155 Iran, once known as ancient Persia, is home to 95 million people and boasts a civilisation stretching back 100,000 years. The Persian […]