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What do you remember about the 2014 Ebola outbreak in Nigeria?
What lessons have we learnt?
How prepared is our health system?
And what does the current Bundibugyo Ebola case mean for Nigerians?
Join TheCable for a conversation with public health expert @firstlady_84952 as we reflect on lessons from the past and examine Nigeria’s readiness for the current threat.
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‘Political blackmail’ — Cross River NDC chairman rejects inclusion in APC campaign council
Goddie Akpama, chairman of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Cross River, has rejected the “wrongful” inclusion of his name in the campaign council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.
In a statement he co-signed with Cletus Amawu, the NDC secretary in the state, Akpama described the listing as “misleading and unacceptable”, insisting that he is not a member of the APC.
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Reps move to prohibit landlords from demanding more than one year’s rent in Abuja
The house of representatives is considering a bill seeking to prohibit landlords, property managers and estate agents in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) from demanding more than 12 months’ rent as a condition for granting or renewing a tenancy.
The proposed legislation, sponsored by Paul Nnamchi (Enugu east/Isi-Uzo federal constituency) and Ahmed Doro (Bindawa/Mani federal constituency in Katsina), seeks to establish an authority to regulate rental payments and protect tenants from unlawful practices.
The bill also proposes measures to prevent landlords from circumventing the restriction through intermediaries, compulsory service charges, artificial tenancy renewals, separate agreements, or other arrangements designed to compel tenants to pay more than 12 months’ rent upfront.
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Osun APC accuses Adeleke of sidelining members in Tinubu campaign council inauguration
The Osun chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says it was not briefed about the inauguration of the state’s presidential campaign committee for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu, scheduled to hold on Thursday.
In a statement, Sooko Tajuudeen Lawal, Osun APC chairman, said party leaders only learnt of the planned inauguration after Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke’s spokesperson, posted the names of the committee members on social media on Wednesday.
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‘10 masked men surrounded me’ — A-Q recounts surviving machete attack in Ghana
Gilbert Bani, the Nigerian rapper better known as A-Q, has recounted how he survived a machete attack in Accra, Ghana.
In an Instagram post on Thursday, the ‘Who’s Really Rapping’ hitmaker said he was attacked by about 10 masked men armed with machetes on five motorcycles while taking a walk in East Legon, Accra, on October 17 at around 10 pm.
He said he sustained injuries during the attack, including a blow to his elbow, before a passerby rescued him and rushed him to hospital, where he underwent surgery.
A-Q added that the incident had been reported to the Ghana police service and was under investigation, urging the public not to speculate about those responsible but to share any useful information with the police.
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.@davido, Seyi Vibez, Victony… artistes who’ve submitted entries for 2027 Grammy Awards consideration
Seyi Vibez, Victony, Ayra Starr, Davido and Asake are among the Nigerian artistes who have submitted their projects for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards.
According to the Recording Academy, first-round voting for the 69th Grammy Awards will run from October 12 to 22, with nominees set to be announced on November 16.
The main ceremony will take place on February 7, 2027, in Los Angeles.
Since the announcement, artistes from around the world have begun submitting their work for a shot at the final nominations list.
Nigerian artistes are not left out, as several household names have also sent in their projects.
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‘It was the most difficult’ — Patrick Diabuah speaks on his role in series ‘The Ten’
Patrick Diabuah, the Nollywood actor, has opened up about the emotional challenges he faced while playing his role in the Africa Magic series ‘The Ten’.
The series, created by Lota Chukwu, follows ten survivors of a past kidnapping who reunite for a vigil led by a guilt-ridden pastor, Matthew (played by Patrick Diabuah).
However, the gathering takes a dark turn when one of the survivors is murdered, leaving the group trapped inside the church during a local festival, with a killer hiding among them.
In an interview with TheCable Lifestyle, Diabuah said he had often avoided emotionally intense scenes throughout his acting career because he considered himself a happy person who found crying scenes difficult.
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Jide Kosoko says he’s in debt after his N300m film failed to make a profit at the cinema
Jide Kosoko says he is in debt after his film ‘Eleko: Oba Esugbayi’ failed to recoup its production cost of over N300 million at the cinemas.
In a recent interview on African A-List, the ace Nigerian actor said the money used to produce the film came from investors who expected returns on their investment.
The filmmaker disclosed that the movie did not generate enough revenue to recover its production cost, and the little earned was shared among those involved.
“My film ‘Eleko: Oba Esugbayi’ that recently came out and we took to the cinemas, cost us over N300 million. Do I have 300 million? You should know that some people gave it to me and it was not that they dashed me, they invested in it and we took the film to the cinemas,” he said.
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Africa CDC: Ebola patient in Nigeria is Ugandan-born — she needs to disclose travel history
Jean Kaseya, director-general of the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), says the female traveller diagnosed with Ebola virus in Nigeria was born in Uganda.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Morning Brief, Kesaya said the woman had travelled to Uganda, where she spent a few days, before her husband joined her.
He said the couple “came back” to Abuja on October 3.
The federal government confirmed Nigeria’s first case of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease on October 20, after laboratory tests detected the virus in a woman who had recently arrived in the country.
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Bauchi APC denies alliance with Bala Mohammed, APM
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi has dismissed reports of a political alliance with Bala Mohammed, governor of the state, and the Allied Peoples Movement (APM).
The party also asked the governor to formally join the APC if he wants to align the state with the federal government.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, Shehu Udubo, APC publicity secretary in Bauchi, said the party had no knowledge of any political agreement of the nature being circulated by the governor’s associates.
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‘Every Nigerian is made poor by 300%’ — Obasanjo faults naira devaluation under Tinubu
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms have contributed to the sharp devaluation of the naira and worsened poverty in Nigeria.
Speaking on Wednesday at the Financial Times Africa summit 2026 in London, United Kingdom (UK), Obasanjo said the sharp decline in the naira’s value had impoverished Nigerians and contributed to the country’s position as the world’s poverty capital.
“We do not live in isolation as a country. We interact with the rest of the world. And overnight, you devalue the currency by 300 percent. The naira went from N500 to a dollar to N1,500 to a dollar,” Obasanjo said.
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Seven missing after boat accident in Rivers community
Communities in Kula Kingdom, Akuku-Toru LGA of Rivers state, have commenced the search for seven people who went missing after a boat mishap involving an oil vessel at the Robertkiri waterways.
About 10 youths reportedly died on Tuesday after a boat capsized during an alleged confrontation between community members and men in military uniform over an oil spill at oil mining lease (OML) 55 in Kula on Tuesday.
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Ghana strengthens airport screening after Ebola cases in Nigeria, Kenya
The Ghanaian government says it has strengthened screening at airports across the country following fresh Ebola cases in Kenya and Nigeria.
In a statement on Wednesday, Kwabena Akandoh, Ghana’s minister of health, said the move was aimed at preventing the importation of the virus and ensuring early detection and effective management of suspected cases.
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Broda Shaggi: How I survived after being hit by stray bullet
Samuel Perry, the comedian better known as Broda Shaggi, has recounted how he survived after being hit by a stray bullet, leading to his hospitalisation and prolonged absence from social media.
In a YouTube video titled ‘Second Chance (The Story)’, the skit maker said the incident occurred while he was leaving a brand activation event.
In March, Broda Shaggi was hospitalised after reportedly being shot while filming.
In August, after a lengthy break, he broke his silence with an emotional message on his WhatsApp channel, thanking his supporters for their “patience and loyalty” during his absence.
In the newly released video, the comedian said he feared he might never walk again following the incident.
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OBITUARY: Reuben Fasoranti — the school teacher, Awoist who ‘worked for free as elected councillor’
Reuben Fasoranti had a childhood dream of becoming a medical doctor. But he grew up in a tiny village in Uso, Owo, under British colonial rule, where schools were neither adequately staffed nor equipped to teach science. Even switching to a better school in Ondo, a larger city, could not save his dream. Only teachers for commercial and art courses were available. With the setback, Fasoranti adjusted his interest and decided to become a teacher to fix the system.
Fasoranti went on to establish and head multiple schools that are, to this day, considered among the best in the country, producing a governor and numerous leaders.
He died on Tuesday at 100, and even leaders who never stepped into his classroom spoke about the lessons he taught them.
President Bola Tinubu said he would miss his “voice of wisdom, moral authority, and fatherly counsel”. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo said Fasoranti always offered him wise words with dignity, despite their political disagreement. Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar said the late centenarian’s legacy “towers above any title or office”.
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EXPLAINER: Bundibugyo #Ebola virus recorded in Nigeria differs from 2014 outbreak, has no specific vaccine
The federal government on Tuesday confirmed a positive case of Ebola disease in a female patient whose symptoms began on October 7, four days after she arrived in Nigeria.
The patient sought treatment at a private health facility in Abuja on October 11, and laboratory tests confirmed a case of imported Bundibugyo virus, a distinct Ebola disease species, for which no vaccine has been specifically licensed.
The woman has been isolated and is receiving care. Health authorities have identified 44 contacts and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the infection.
Nigeria is the fifth country to report a confirmed Bundibugyo virus case since an outbreak was declared in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in May 2026. Cases have also been reported in Uganda and Kenya.
Nigeria’s confirmation of the Bundibugyo Ebola case has drawn attention to a different member of the virus family from the one responsible for the 2014 West African epidemic, which killed more than 11,000 people.
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HOW BUNDIBUGYO DIFFERS FROM THE 2014 ZAIRE EBOLAVIRUS
Ebola is not a single virus. The World Health Organisation (WHO) identifies four Ebola disease species known to cause disease outbreaks in humans: Ebola virus (Zaire), Bundibugyo virus, Taï Forest virus, and Sudan virus.
Ebola was first identified in 1976, when two separate outbreaks occurred in what are now South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). One involved Sudan virus disease in Nzara, while the other affected Yambuku in the DRC. The disease takes its name from the Ebola River near the village where the second outbreak occurred.
The 2014 to 2016 West African epidemic, which began in Guinea before spreading to neighbouring Sierra Leone and Liberia, was caused by the Ebola virus species.
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'We can't go back' — Peter Mbah says restoring petrol subsidy will worsen poverty
Peter Mbah, governor of Enugu, says Nigeria cannot afford to reintroduce petrol subsidy, warning that doing so would worsen poverty and discourage investment.
Mbah spoke on Wednesday at the ‘Meet the Candidates’ town hall meeting organised by Afia TV in Enugu, where he defended President Bola Tinubu’s decision to remove the subsidy.
He described calls for the reintroduction of the subsidy as a misunderstanding of the country’s economic situation, saying the government should instead focus on ensuring Nigerians benefit from the policy.
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