EDUCATION

Governor Makinde Inaugurates Chemistry, Physics Labs Donated by Emadeb Energy Boss Adebowale Olujimi to Government College Ibadan

Daily Dispatch October 20, 2026

Oyo State Governor, Mr Seyi Makinde, at the weekend, inaugurated newly renovated and fully equipped Chemistry and Physics laboratories at Government College, Ibadan (GCI). The multi-million naira project was donated by the Group Chief Executive Officer of Emadeb Energy Group, Mr Adebowale

HEALTH TOP STORIES

FG Confirms Imported Ebola Case in Abuja

Daily Dispatch October 20, 2026

…. Begins Contact Tracing for 44 People The Federal Government has confirmed an imported case of Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), with 44 close contacts identified as health authorities intensify efforts to prevent further transmission. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, disclosed

EDUCATION

NHRC Warns of School Rights Abuses

Daily Dispatch October 20, 2026

….Tasks Teachers on Early Detection The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged teachers and guidance counsellors to take a more active role in detecting and addressing rights violations in schools, identifying bullying, discrimination, violence, abuse and online harm as threats that require early intervention to protect children. The commission said

NEWS

US Hails NDLEA Over Four Mexican-Linked Meth Lab Busts

Daily Dispatch October 20, 2026

..Marwa Seeks More Support The United States has commended the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for dismantling four clandestine methamphetamine laboratories linked to Mexican drug cartels in Nigeria, describing the operations as a major contribution to the fight against transnational organised crime and the protection of communities across both countries. The

NEWS

IPCR Seeks Stronger Field Offices as Insecurity Spreads Across Nigeria

Daily Dispatch October 20, 2026

…Institute identifies manpower, funding and logistics gaps, warns early-warning signals must trigger timely action to prevent violence The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) is seeking to strengthen its zonal and state peacebuilding offices across Nigeria as banditry, kidnapping, insurgency, communal violence and other security threats expose gaps in the

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2027: Nwankwo Warns INEC Against Unclear AI Use

Daily Dispatch October 20, 2026

….Urges Credible Elections PLAC director says electoral body must win public trust, calls on parties to focus on issues as JFCN warns Nigerians against taking democracy for granted The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) must not introduce artificial intelligence into Nigeria’s electoral process without clear, transparent and verifiable procedures, the