Good morning! Here are the top 10 stories making headlines in Nigerian newspapers this morning, curated by CDA News Nigeria.
1. FG confirms first Ebola case in FCT, activates public health response
The Federal Government has confirmed one imported case of Bundibugyo Ebola virus in the FCT and has activated public health response measures to prevent further spread. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, disclosed this at a media conference in Abuja following laboratory confirmation of the infection on October 20.
2. APC PCC denies plot to assassinate Atiku Abubakar
The APC Presidential Campaign Council has denied that there is a plot to assassinate former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the ADC in the 2027 elections. Dele Alake, spokesman of the APC Campaign, said this while reacting to an allegation made by Timi Frank, a member of the ADCÂ
3. Police tear gas Rhodes-Vivour, Funso Doherty at EndSARS memorial
The 2020 #EndSARS protests victims’ memorial at the Lekki tollgate in Lagos was disrupted on Tuesday after police officers fired tear gas to disperse participants. Those affected included the ADC governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, and the NDC candidate, Funso Doherty, who had gathered to honour those who died during the demonstrations.
4. Pa Reuben Fasoranti dies at 100
Pa Reuben Fasoranti, the educationist who devoted much of his life to advancing the political ideals of Chief Obafemi Awolowo and who led Afenifere through one of its most consequential internal crises, died on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. He was 100. His death was announced by Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
**5. EFCC arrests businessman over $120m fraud**
The EFCC has arrested an Abuja-based businessman, Innocent Ezuma, 57, over allegations of defrauding a Ukrainian investor of more than $120m. Ezuma was arrested at his residence in Abuja on Monday, October 19, and remained in the commission’s custody as of TuesdayÂ
6. Troops rescue 27 kidnapped victims in Katsina
Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued 27 kidnapped victims in Katsina State after engaging terrorists in a gun battle in Sabuwa LGA. The victims, comprising 15 males and 12 females, were abducted from Gamji community before troops responded to a distress call on October 16, 2026.
7. Ogun Police rescue 11 Ghanaians held hostage in Sagamu
The Ogun State Police Command has rescued 11 Ghanaian nationals allegedly held hostage in Sagamu after being lured to Nigeria with promises of Canadian and Spanish visas, with each victim reportedly paying GHC40,000. The victims were rescued by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit following actionable intelligence
8. Three men electrocuted in Onitsha
Three men have been electrocuted to death in Fegge, Onitsha, Anambra State, after an iron pole they were attempting to erect for a water tank fell onto an 11kV overhead electricity line. The incident occurred at No. 123, Old Port Harcourt Road.
9. NDC describes defection of members to APC as ‘good riddance to bad rubbish’
The NDC national leadership has described the defection of some members to the APC as “good riddance to bad rubbish.” In a statement by the National Publicity Secretary, the party alleged that the APC had bribed some of its candidates to defect to the ruling party.
10. PRP chairman warns North will resist vote-buying in 2027
The National Chairman of the PRP, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has warned President Bola Tinubu and the APC that the North will resist their vote-buying plot in the 2027 general elections. Baba-Ahmed issued the warning during an interview on ‘Politics Today’ on Channels Television.
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