Abuja

Simon Health Initiative (SHIAfrica) has called for an urgent, coordinated public health response following the Federal Government’s reported confirmation of an imported case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Abuja, warning that early intervention is critical to preventing further transmission.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, has postponed its Contractors and Partners Chief Executive Officers’ Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Conference scheduled for Abuja, following the confirmation of an Ebola case in the Federal Capital Territory.

The African Action Congress (AAC) has sought the approval of President Bola Tinubu to inaugurate the Presidential Campaign Council of its 2027 presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, at the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, Abuja.

Two firms have petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate Jordan Nyesom-Wike, son of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over an alleged $2.1 million land transaction.

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested Faisal Maina, son of former Chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), Abdulrasheed Maina, ending a six-year manhunt for the convicted fugitive who fled Nigeria after jumping bail in a money-laundering case.

A Lagos-bound aircraft operated by Triton Aviation lost a door at about 3,000 feet shortly after taking off from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, forcing the crew to declare a Mayday and make an emergency return to the airport.

For neighbouring businesses, buying separate generators means paying repeatedly for equipment that serves the same street or market. Solar offers another option, although purchasing a system individually can put it beyond a small firm’s budget.

Former Imo State Governor, Senator Rochas Okorocha, was arrested in Abuja on Monday night by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force over an investigation into alleged criminal conspiracy, forgery and impersonation arising from the disputed All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary for Imo West.

The programme targets 40 women entrepreneurs in beauty and cosmetics, catering, consumer products and fashion. Its official website listed applications as open when checked on October 7.

The incident occurred on Wednesday, the third day of the promotion examination being conducted by the FCT Civil Service Commission.