An infectious disease hospital has been activated by the Kaduna State Government, while surveillance has intensified across health facilities as part of measures to prevent and respond to a possible Ebola outbreak.

The Director of Public Health in the state Ministry of Health, Dr Sadique Abubakar, explained that the government had also strengthened community sensitisation and equipped selected hospitals with essential medical supplies.

According to Abubakar, the state had completed a readiness assessment for its Ebola Virus Disease response to identify gaps, improve coordination and strengthen its capacity to contain any possible outbreak, saying they have been intensifying public sensitisation through various media, including radio and television programmes.

Abubakar further explained, “We have also been engaging communities through our community engagement office. Our rapid response teams are active, and our public health emergency response structures are in place.”

The Director stated that the readiness assessment was aimed at evaluating the state’s preparedness and identifying areas requiring improvement, stressing that the state government has just completed a readiness assessment for the Ebola Virus Disease response in Kaduna State.

He said the assessment was conducted to evaluate preparedness, identify gaps and improve coordination so that the state can respond effectively if the need arises.

“The state has activated its infectious disease hospital in Mando, where isolation facilities have been prepared, while drugs, medical commodities and personal protective equipment have been provided. Supplies have been made available to some selected secondary healthcare facilities to enable the state to respond promptly to any suspected case.”

On contact tracing, Abubakar said the index case had been moved out of the country, while identified contacts were being closely monitored by the relevant authorities, explaining that there were no identified contacts in Kaduna State, as the government was strengthening preparedness at all levels of the healthcare system.

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Armenian lawmakers exchanged blows in parliament following a heated dispute over a controversial proposal to establish a “Ministry of Marital Relations” aimed at addressing declining birth rates and domestic satisfaction.

The confrontation broke out in the National Assembly during a debate involving members of the ruling Civil Contract party and the opposition Strong Armenia party. The row escalated rapidly after a ruling party lawmaker sharply criticized the opposition’s unconventional policy platform, demanding an apology for how the proposed ministry characterized citizens.

According to legislative reports, the verbal disagreement quickly deteriorated into physical altercations, with members trading punches and throwing objects across the chamber floor.

The chaotic session had to be temporarily suspended as security officials moved in to restore order among the feuding politicians.

“Can we now actually say that in a strong Armenia there will be no unsatisfied women?” said an opposition figure previously, defending the unusual administrative concept as a serious solution to demographic challenges.

The opposition party had earlier defended the creation of the specific government department, arguing that strengthening domestic relationships and addressing personal fulfillment would directly boost the country’s population growth.

“People who had been getting on our nerves for months got it right in the mouth – and got it good,” said the opposition leader following the altercation, describing the physical clash as a direct response to ongoing political friction.

Meanwhile, representatives from the ruling coalition heavily condemned the disruption, stating that the proposal was highly inappropriate and that the legislative floor should maintain standard decorum.

“It won’t work to provoke a fight and escape from the National Assembly session hall without getting beaten,” said a ruling party lawmaker, criticizing the opposition’s conduct during the proceedings.

The incident marks a series of tense legislative standoffs in the country as political factions continue to clash over both domestic policy frameworks and governance standards.

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President Bola Tinubu has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, after the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, praised the agency’s role in the arrest and extradition of suspects linked to international sextortion crimes against minors.

The commendation was contained in a statement issued on Saturday, October 31, 2026, and signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.

The FBI Director, Kash Patel, praised the EFCC in a letter addressed to its chairman, Ola Olukoyede, recognising the commission’s contribution to Operation Artemis, a joint investigation targeting criminal networks involved in the sexual exploitation and extortion of children.

The operation led to the arrest and extradition of two Nigerian suspects, Adebola Festus Adekunle and Mudasiru Afeez Olawale, to the United States in August 2026.

Patel said the successful outcome of the cases depended on the EFCC’s cooperation, stating: “The successful outcome of these cases would not have been possible without your assistance and dedication to international law enforcement collaboration.”

Reacting to the FBI’s commendation, Tinubu praised EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede and his team for their professionalism and dedication.

The President also warned against allowing Nigeria to become a safe haven for criminals who exploit innocent people.

“Nigeria must never become a haven for criminals who exploit innocent people, whether at home or abroad,” he said.

Tinubu urged the EFCC and other law enforcement agencies to sustain their efforts, assuring them of his administration’s continued support in tackling financial crimes and bringing offenders to justice.

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