Evening recap: FG confirms Ebola case in FCT, Afenifere leader Fasoranti dies at 100, other top stories

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The Federal Government’s confirmation of an Ebola case in the Federal Capital Territory, the death of Afenifere leader Reuben Fasoranti at 100 and the arraignment of five suspected kidnappers in Imo State are among the major stories making headlines this evening.

Meanwhile, former presidential candidate Peter Obi has denied asking Nigerians living abroad to abandon their families, while Fatai Okoya has appealed to his billionaire father, Razaq Okoya, for forgiveness after decades of estrangement.

Here are five top stories to follow this evening.

1. FG confirms Ebola case in FCT, identifies 44 contacts

The Federal Government has confirmed one case of Ebola disease in Abuja and commenced contact tracing, with 44 close contacts identified in efforts to prevent further transmission.

Read here: https://punchng.com/breaking-fg-confirms-ebola-case-in-fct-identifies-44-contacts/

2. Afenifere leader Reuben Fasoranti dies at 100

The national leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, has died at the age of 100. Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, confirmed his death.

Read here: https://punchng.com/breaking-afenifere-leader-reuben-fasoranti-dies-at-100/

3. DSS arraigns five suspects over abduction of 20 corps members, others in Imo

The Department of State Services on Tuesday arraigned five suspects before the Imo State High Court over the alleged abduction of 24 people, including 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps members.

Read here: https://punchng.com/breaking-dss-arraigns-five-suspects-over-abduction-of-20-corps-members-in-imo/

4. I never asked Nigerians abroad to abandon families — Obi

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has denied asking Nigerians living in the United Kingdom to abandon their families back home.

He accused political opponents of twisting his remarks urging Nigerians abroad to reject requests for money from people at home.

Read here: https://punchng.com/i-never-asked-nigerians-abroad-to-abandon-families-obi/

5. Okoya’s son seeks forgiveness after 40-year separation

Fatai Okoya, who identifies himself as the first child of billionaire businessman Razaq Okoya, has appealed to his father for forgiveness after decades of estrangement.

Read here: https://punchng.com/okoyas-son-seeks-forgiveness-after-40-year-separation/

Samuel Omotere is an experienced journalist covering human interest stories, pop culture, and digital trends. He combines his background as a language graduate with a focus on sustainable digital storytelling.

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