Morning recap: Nigeria confirms Ebola case, state police bill, $120m fraud probe, other top stories

Nigeria has confirmed an imported case of Ebola in Abuja, with 44 contacts identified for monitoring after an infected woman returned from Uganda. Health authorities are tracing possible exposures as regional health agencies call for urgent support to contain the wider outbreak.

Meanwhile, five more state assemblies have approved constitutional amendments to enable state police, as a presidential working group submitted its draft National Policing Bill and 29 related amendment bills for review. Reno Omokri has also received Mexico’s formal approval to serve as Nigeria’s ambassador, ending months of uncertainty over his posting.

In other developments, the EFCC arrested an Abuja businessman over an alleged $120m fraud involving a Ukrainian investor, while the United States warned that Mexican drug cartels were seeking to use Nigeria as a methamphetamine production hub.

Here’s your complete morning roundup:

1. Ebola case confirmed in Nigeria, 44 contacts monitored

The Federal Government confirmed an imported Ebola case in Abuja after a woman who travelled from Uganda developed symptoms and tested positive on October 20. Health Minister Ali Pate said 44 contacts had been identified, while the patient was receiving treatment in isolation.

Read Here: https://punchng.com/ebola-hits-nigeria-44-contacts-under-surveillance/

2. State police: Five more assemblies pass bill as FG panel submits draft

Ogun, Delta, Plateau, Kwara and Adamawa have approved the constitutional amendments required to establish state police, joining five other states. The presidential working group also submitted the draft National Policing Bill, 2026, and 29 related amendment bills to the Justice Ministry for review.

Read Here: https://punchng.com/state-police-five-more-assemblies-pass-bill-fg-panel-submits-draft/

• Ebola: NCDC details patient’s arrival, symptoms, diagnosis
• Mexico approves Reno Omokri as Nigeria’s ambassador
• Ebola: How Nigerians can prevent infection

3. Mexico approves Reno Omokri as Nigeria’s ambassador

Mexico has formally approved Reno Omokri’s appointment as Nigeria’s ambassador, with the country’s chargé d’affaires delivering the diplomatic agrément. Omokri will also serve as Nigeria’s ambassador to Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua.

Read Here: https://punchng.com/mexico-approves-reno-omokri-as-nigerias-ambassador/

4. Abuja businessman arrested over alleged $120m fraud

The EFCC arrested Abuja businessman Innocent Ezuma over allegations that he defrauded a Ukrainian investor of more than $120m through mineral exploration and power projects that were allegedly never delivered. Investigators are also examining alleged fund diversions and transfers involving companies and individuals linked to him.

Read Here: https://punchng.com/abuja-bizman-arrested-over-alleged-120m-fraud/

5. Mexican cartels turning Nigeria into meth hub — US

A US official warned that Mexican drug cartels were increasingly looking to Africa as an alternative route for trafficking synthetic drugs. He cited four methamphetamine laboratory discoveries by the NDLEA in Nigeria this year, while the agency said the operations pointed to attempts to establish the country as a production base.

Read Here: https://punchng.com/mexican-cartels-turning-nigeria-into-meth-hub-us/