Ebola Outbreak: IGP Urges Nigerians to Stay Calm, Observe Safety Measures The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has called on Nigerians to remain calm, vigilant and adhere strictly to public health guidelines following the Federal Government’s reported confirmation of an Ebola case in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The IGP also urged the
Africa CDC: No Approved Vaccine for Current Ebola Strain The Director-General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), Dr Jean Kaseya, has criticised what he described as inadequate international investment in vaccines for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, warning that the outbreak requires urgent, coordinated action by African countries and their
Ebola: Atiku Accuses Tinubu Govt of Failing to Account for ₦10bn, Warns Against Voter Suppression Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of failing to account for ₦10 billion reportedly approved for Ebola preparedness, demanding a comprehensive audit of the funds following the reported confirmation of a case in Abuja. Atiku also
FG Activates Emergency Response to Contain Ebola Transmission The Federal Government has activated emergency response mechanisms to contain an imported Ebola case in Nigeria, assuring citizens that public health authorities are strengthening surveillance, contact tracing and isolation measures to prevent further transmission. The assurance followed an emergency meeting of the Presidential Task Force on Ebola
The President of the Academy of Medicine Specialties of Nigeria, Professor Oladapo Ashiru, has advised Nigerians to avoid kissing, hugging, handshakes and other unnecessary physical contact as precautionary measures following the confirmation of an Ebola case in Abuja. Ashiru gave the warning during an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday, urging Nigerians to maintain good