COLUMNS

A Peek Into Gorgeous Golding’s Mind™: Declined Invitation To Temptation

Daily Dispatch October 20, 2026

EPISODE 018 By Gorgeous Golding™ Yesterday, while I was with some friends, one of them made some flattering comments about how softly I talk and how soft I must be, and all of that, which I didn’t hear. The person who said it asked the one who was with me if I heard what the […]

Politics

Wike Meets Fubara’s Supporters, Says “Tinubu’s 2nd Term Offers Rivers State More Benefits”

Daily Dispatch October 19, 2026

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that throwing total support behind President Bola Tinubu’s second-term bid is the strategic key to unlocking unprecedented political appointments, infrastructure development, and lasting national relevance for Rivers State. Speaking on Monday during an interactive meeting with supporters of Gov.

NEWS

Nigeria’s Democratic Challenges Offer Lessons for World – Researcher Says

Daily Dispatch October 19, 2026

Nigeria’s political complexity, institutional challenges and evolving democratic experience offer important lessons for understanding political systems globally, a researcher, Valentin Bianki has said. The researcher, who said he had worked in seven countries and had followed developments in Nigeria since 2009, described the country as particularly interesting because of

HEALTH

Cholera, Diphtheria: Environment Minister Seeks Nationwide Handwashing Campaign

Daily Dispatch October 19, 2026

The Federal Government has called for a nationwide handwashing campaign to curb the spread of infectious diseases, including cholera and diphtheria, warning that poor hygiene practices continue to expose Nigerians to preventable illnesses and undermine public health. The government said the fight against infectious diseases must extend beyond hospitals and medicines to

NEWS

Ex-Delta Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan Dies At 71, Oborevwori Mourns

Daily Dispatch October 19, 2026

Former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has died at the age of 71, with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori mourning his death and describing him as a detribalised leader whose contributions to the state would not be forgotten. Uduaghan reportedly died on Monday, October 19, 2026, after a period of illness, according to a statement […]

NEWS

Alleged Cyber-bullying: Sowore Suffers Fourth Loss To DSS

Daily Dispatch October 19, 2026

…As Court Dismisses Bid To Compel Appearance of DG The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2027 general election, Omoyele Sowore, on Monday, lost his bid to compel the Director General of the Department of State Services, DSS, Oluwatosin Ajayi, to personally appear in court as a witness in his trial […]