NEWS

IPCR Condemns Benue Killings, Demands Justice for Otukpo Victims

Daily Dispatch July 13, 2026

The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has condemned the recent killings in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State, describing the attacks as a grave assault on peace, security and national unity, while calling for the immediate arrest and prosecution of those responsible.

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Makinde Seeks UN Probe into Oriire School Abduction

Daily Dispatch July 13, 2026

…Vows Stronger Security Measures Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has called on the United Nations (UN) and international human rights organisations to investigate the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers from Ahoro-Esinle and Yawota communities in Oriire Local Government Area, describing the incident as one that deserves international scrutiny. In a statewide

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Appeal Court Upholds Order Barring INEC from Recognising Mark-Led ADC State Congresses

Daily Dispatch July 13, 2026

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has, in a split two-to-one judgment, upheld a Federal High Court order restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or participating in state congresses organised by committees appointed by the Senator David Mark-led caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Delivering the lead judgment

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Tinubu Moves to Deepen Integration of Satellite Towns into Abuja Development Plan

Daily Dispatch July 13, 2026

…Flags Off Tungan Madaki-Zuba Road President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday, advanced his administration’s drive to integrate satellite communities into the Federal Capital Territory’s development framework with the flag-off of the construction of the access road linking Tungan Madaki to the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway through Zuba. The President, represented by the

EDUCATION

FG Shelves Planned WASSCE, NECO Fee Hike, Begins Stakeholder Consultations

Daily Dispatch July 13, 2026

The Federal Government has suspended its proposed increase in registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) after public outcry over the planned adjustment. The decision was announced on Monday in a statement issued by the Federal Ministry

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Ewa Omo Yagba Sponsors Free CAC Registration, Business Websites for Four Women Entrepreneurs

Daily Dispatch July 13, 2026

The Chief Executive Officer of Ewa Omo Yagba, Empress Ejiwumi Omowumi Olabisi, has announced the sponsorship of free Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) registration for four women-owned businesses as part of efforts to promote women’s economic empowerment and digital inclusion. The initiative also includes the creation of professional business websites for each of