The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council (APC-PCC) has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his comments on the Federal Government’s handling of the reported Ebola case in Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The council maintained that the ₦10 billion approved for Ebola emergency preparedness had not been spent, insisting that relevant government agencies had relied on other available resources to carry out surveillance and preparedness activities.

Atiku had, in a statement issued on Wednesday, accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of failing to account for the ₦10 billion earmarked for Ebola preparedness.

The former vice president called on the government to publish details of the fund’s disbursement, including payment dates, contracts, beneficiaries and items delivered. He also demanded an explanation if the money had not been released.

However, in a statement issued on Thursday, October 22, 2026, the APC-PCC spokesperson, Dele Alake, accused Atiku of politicising a public health emergency and making unsubstantiated allegations against the Tinubu administration.

Alake also faulted Atiku’s reported criticism of the Presidential Task Force on Ebola Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats, arguing that the opposition figure had raised questions about the utilisation of the emergency allocation without establishing that the money had been spent.

According to Alake, the ₦10 billion approved by the President in June for the Ebola emergency response remained untouched, while the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and other surveillance agencies used existing resources to carry out their duties.

In the statement, Alake accused Atiku of repeatedly making statements that disrespected the office of the President.

He said: “Alhaji Atiku Abubakar continues to foul up the political arena, with statement after statement dripping with insult and disrespect to the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“A statement credited to the former vice president on the latest public health issue opened with a title linking the President’s first name to Ebola and questioning how the Presidential Task Force spent the N10 billion approved for the emergency.”

Alake argued that linking Tinubu’s name to Ebola risked turning a serious public health concern into an opportunity to ridicule the President.

He also accused Atiku of demonstrating a lack of understanding of the virus, particularly regarding why the reported case involving a Nigerian traveller from Uganda was not detected upon arrival at the Abuja airport.

Explaining the disease’s incubation period, Alake said Ebola symptoms typically develop between two and 21 days after exposure, with symptoms commonly appearing within eight to 10 days.

He added that an infected person cannot transmit the virus to others before developing symptoms, arguing that this explained why the patient sought medical attention days after the initial exposure.

Alake further defended the work of the NCDC, FAAN and other agencies, saying their surveillance efforts at entry points helped alert authorities to the reported case and facilitated contact tracing involving 44 contacts of the patient.

He maintained that the agencies deserved commendation for their efforts to prevent the virus from spreading.

The APC-PCC spokesperson also dismissed suggestions attributed to Atiku’s camp that a ministerial briefing on the Ebola situation was intended to discourage Nigerians from attending campaign rallies or voting.

He described the allegation as speculative, insisting that serious claims of that nature required verifiable evidence.

Alake said the briefing focused on urging Nigerians to comply with the protocols announced by the Presidential Task Force rather than restricting political participation.

He urged Atiku and members of the opposition to refrain from politicising public health matters, stressing the need for cooperation with health authorities and professionals.

“We advise Atiku Abubakar and his hirelings to avoid politicising public health issues. A time like this demands that all Nigerians, including the opposition, rally around the health authorities and professionals, communicate responsibly, avoid rumour-mongering, and follow the protocols advised by the Task Force to ensure Ebola does not become a national epidemic,” he said.

Alake concluded that protecting Nigerians from the potentially deadly disease should remain the government’s foremost priority.

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has announced that its recruitment portal will reopen on October 28, 2026, for applicants who have advanced to the final stages of the ongoing recruitment exercise.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ireti Kingibe, has called on the Senate to ensure that government agencies perform their responsibilities in line with the law.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

reports that Kingibe made the call during plenary on Thursday while supporting a motion sponsored by Senator Abdul Ningi, which sought strict compliance with resolutions passed by the Senate.

The lawmaker stressed that Nigerians deserve a government that listens to their concerns and responds to their needs.

Kingibe said she had joined Ningi in urging the Senate leadership and committee chairmen to use their constitutional powers to ensure that government agencies comply with the law.

She stated, “I joined my voice with that of my colleague, Senator Abdul Ningi, on the need for strict compliance with Senate resolutions, urging the Senate leadership and committee chairmen to utilise our constitutional powers to ensure that government agencies carry out their duties in accordance with the law.

“Where institutions fail to comply, the appropriate steps must be taken in accordance with due process.”

The senator emphasised that the responsibility of lawmakers extends beyond making laws and approving government budgets.

According to her, the National Assembly must also ensure that decisions made in the interest of Nigerians are implemented and that the concerns of their constituents receive adequate attention.

“Our responsibility goes beyond passing laws and approving budgets. It includes ensuring that decisions taken in the interest of Nigerians are implemented and that the concerns of our communities receive the attention they deserve,” she said.

Kingibe reiterated her commitment to promoting accountability, upholding the rule of law and ensuring that the needs of Nigerians are not neglected.

She added, “The people deserve a government that listens, acts and delivers. I remain committed to strengthening accountability, upholding the rule of law and ensuring that the voices and needs of our people are never overlooked.”