The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has stepped up health screening at airports nationwide following the confirmation of an Ebola case in the Federal Capital Territory. The move came after the Federal Government confirmed the infection on Tuesday, involving a woman who reportedly arrived in Nigeria from Uganda and was subsequently placed in isolation for treatment. FAAN said it was coordinating its response with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Port Health Services, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority and other relevant agencies to prevent the disease from spreading. The authority’s Director, Henry Agbebire, disclosed in a statement that airports across…
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By Ado Oyeyemi The reported confirmation of an Ebola virus disease case in the Federal Capital Territory has highlighted the need for Nigerians to understand the infection, how it is transmitted and the measures that can help prevent further spread. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Pate, reportedly disclosed the case on Tuesday after laboratory tests confirmed the infection in a woman who had recently travelled to East Africa, including Uganda. As health authorities respond to the development, public awareness and early reporting of suspected infections remain important in reducing the risk of transmission. Below are…
By Ado Oyeyemi The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested three suspects in separate operations involving suspected drug trafficking, armed robbery and the alleged stabbing to death of a man. The arrests were made within 24 hours, with the police recovering suspected illicit drugs from a woman and apprehending two men over separate criminal allegations. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. Habib said operatives arrested a 28-year-old woman, Sara Chikodi, in the Bayan Gari area of Bauchi at about 7pm on October 19 following intelligence received by the police. A…
By Ado Oyeyemi The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old man, Isa Mohammed, for allegedly stabbing Salim Mohammed to death following a disagreement in the state. The suspect, a resident of Abujan Kwata, Bauchi, was reportedly apprehended by operatives of the ‘A’ Division Township on Monday, October 19, a day after the incident. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, saying the alleged killing occurred on Sunday, October 18, 2026. “The suspect allegedly stabbed one Salim Moh’d to death on 18th October, 2026, following a misunderstanding,” the statement read. Habib…
By Ado Oyeyemi The battle for political control of Kogi Central has intensified ahead of the 2027 general elections, with former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, expressing confidence in defeating the incumbent senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who has challenged politicians seeking elective offices to present their records for voters’ assessment. Bello, who governed the state from 2016 to 2024, is seeking to unseat Akpoti-Uduaghan in the Senate on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, while the incumbent lawmaker belongs to the Peoples Democratic Party. Speaking during an interview on TVC’s Politics Sunday, the former governor expressed confidence in his electoral…
By Ado Oyeyemi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested an Abuja-based businessman, Innocent Ezuma, 57, over allegations that he defrauded a Ukrainian investor of more than $120m in funds purportedly meant for mineral exploration and power projects. Ezuma was reportedly arrested at his residence in Abuja on Monday, October 19, and remained in the anti-graft agency’s custody as of Tuesday. The EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the arrest to The PUNCH on Tuesday but declined to disclose further details about the investigation. Sources familiar with the case said the businessman was being investigated over alleged advance fee fraud,…
By Ado Oyeyemi The Ogun State Police Command has rescued 11 Ghanaian nationals allegedly held against their will in Sagamu after being lured to Nigeria with promises of Canadian and Spanish visas. The victims, comprising seven men and four women, were freed by operatives of the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit following intelligence received on October 19, 2026. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday, saying the operatives moved swiftly to the suspected hideout after receiving credible information about the victims’ situation. According to the police, preliminary investigations indicated that the victims were…
By Ado Oyeyemi Three men have died after an iron pole they were erecting for a water tank came into contact with a high-voltage electricity line in Onitsha, Anambra State. The victims, identified as Chukwudi Ukwa, Frank Okafor and Somadina Nwabuike, were reportedly electrocuted on Monday at No. 123, Old Port Harcourt Road, Fegge, while working at a two-storey building where a borehole was being drilled. The incident occurred when the men, who accompanied a contractor to the premises, attempted to erect the pole, which reportedly fell onto an 11-kilovolt overhead electricity line, resulting in their deaths. Police officers attached…
The Ogun State Police Command has rescued 11 Ghanaian nationals allegedly held against their will in Sagamu after being lured to Nigeria with promises of Canadian and Spanish visas. The victims, comprising seven men and four women, were freed by operatives of the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit following intelligence received on October 19, 2026. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday, saying the operatives moved swiftly to the suspected hideout after receiving credible information about the victims’ situation. According to the police, preliminary investigations indicated that the victims were allegedly deceived by…
By Ado Oyeyemi The Federal Government has confirmed a case of Ebola Virus Disease in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, after a woman who recently arrived in Nigeria from Uganda tested positive for the infection. The patient was diagnosed on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, after being admitted to a private hospital in the FCT, where she had received medical care for several days. She has since been isolated and is receiving treatment. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, said health authorities had commenced contact tracing to identify and monitor people who might have been…