Nigeria’s Ebola Patient + Sowore Wants Aso Rock For Campaign + INEC Admits 2023 Technical Glitch – Trending With Ojy Okpe

The African Action Congress has written to President Tinubu requesting the use of the Presidential Villa for the inauguration of Omoyele Sowore’s campaign council.

Nigeria’s Ebola response is facing scrutiny following confirmation that the patient in Abuja is a female diplomat infected with the Bundibugyo strain. The NCDC earlier reported that her condition had deteriorated into multi-organ failure, while Presidential Task Force Chairman Femi Gbajabiamila later described her condition as improving.

Authorities say 44 close contacts have been identified, as Health Minister Ali Pate defends Nigeria’s response and confirms that the World Health Organisation was notified.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is demanding a public account of the ₦10 billion reportedly approved for Ebola preparedness. His campaign also questioned the timeline between the patient’s first reported visit for medical care and confirmation of the infection, urging transparency in the government’s response.

The APC says preparations are underway for its presidential campaign flag-off in Kaduna on October 24. Party leaders, including Nentawe Yilwatda and Abdulaziz Yari, have expressed confidence in President Tinubu’s re-election bid.

Meanwhile, musician Konga has released a campaign song titled Jagaban Dey Work, drawing mixed reactions online.

INEC Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan says the commission is working to prevent a repeat of the technical glitches that affected the 2023 elections. During a visit to Enugu, he stressed that credible elections depend on technology, logistics and the integrity of electoral officials.

The African Action Congress has written to President Tinubu requesting the use of the Presidential Villa for the inauguration of Omoyele Sowore’s campaign council. The party is also seeking food, drinks and logistical support for 5,000 participants, citing fairness and equal treatment after the APC held a similar event at the State House Conference Centre.

Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga has called for the death penalty for counterfeiters following NAFDAC’s discovery of a suspected fake alcohol factory in Aba, Abia State. The agency says equipment and materials valued at more than ₦500 million were found at the facility. However, current penalties for counterfeiting do not include capital punishment.

In the legal profession, Mustapha Olayinka Ajenifuja has been celebrated after attaining the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria at 38. He was among the lawyers elevated during the 2026/2027 legal year ceremony, highlighting the achievements of young professionals in Nigeria’s legal sector.

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