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TOP STORIES ON THECABLE THIS MORNING | 22/10/2026 Atiku asks Tinubu to account for N10bn Ebola preparedness fund thecable.ng/atiku-asks-tinub… ‘Political differences won’t remove my affection for you’ — Tinubu celebrates Kwankwaso at 70 thecable.ng/political-differ… Reps panel summons Airtel, MTN, Glo CEOs over poor network quality thecable.ng/reps-panel-summo… Ali Pate to Nigerians: Don’t panic — measures are in place to contain Ebola thecable.ng/ali-pate-to-nige… Court warns lawyers against delaying trial of four ‘IPOB members’ accused of killing DSS officer thecable.ng/court-warns-lawy… Reps ask FG to retain original Lagos-Calabar coastal highway route thecable.ng/reps-ask-fg-to-r… Over 30 students hospitalised as fourth gas leak hits Ogun schools thecable.ng/over-30-students… Dangote Group buys 25% stake in Kenya Pipeline Company thecable.ng/dangote-group-bu… EXTRA: AAC seeks Tinubu’s approval to use presidential villa for campaign council inauguration thecable.ng/extra-aac-seeks-… Report: Food costs ease, but Nigerians still struggle to afford meals thecable.ng/report-food-cost… Six ways Nigerians can protect themselves from Ebola lifestyle.thecable.ng/six-wa… N’assembly seeks mandatory Ebola screening at airports, seaports, land borders thecable.ng/nassembly-seeks-… FCT Ebola patient is a diplomat whose condition has deteriorated, says NCDC thecable.ng/fct-ebola-case-i… Ogun screens 111 travellers from high-risk countries after Ebola case in FCT thecable.ng/ogun-screens-111… ‘Which ex-governor resides in Games Village?’ — Ortom claims Alia cancelled his entitlements thecable.ng/which-ex-governo… EXPLAINER: What to know about Ebola virus thecable.ng/explainer-what-t… WHO advises nations against imposing travel, trade restrictions on Ebola-affected countries thecable.ng/who-advises-nati… ‘Baba passed peacefully in his sleep’ — Fasoranti’s son recounts Afenifere leader’s final moments thecable.ng/baba-passed-peac… Mexico finally approves Reno Omokri’s appointment as Nigeria’s ambassador thecable.ng/mexico-finally-a… Uganda says Ebola patient who arrived in FCT is a Nigerian, insists it has no active cases thecable.ng/uganda-says-ebol… FACT CHECK: Ireti Kingibe’s claim Nigerians will pay 25% tax on earnings is misleading factcheck.thecable.ng/fact-c…

Atiku asks Tinubu to account for N10bn Ebola preparedness fund Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has asked President Bola Tinubu to account for the N10 billion approved for Ebola preparedness in June. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate made the demand in a statement issued on Wednesday by Phrank Shaibu, his director of strategic communication Atiku’s remarks followed an announcement by Ali Pate, coordinating minister of health and social welfare, that the federal government had confirmed an Ebola case in Abuja and identified 44 close contacts for tracing to prevent further transmission. thecable.ng/atiku-asks-tinub…

Dangote unveils plan to expand petroleum products distribution network across Africa Aliko Dangote, president of the Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), says his group is expanding its petroleum products distribution network across Africa, with investments in pipeline infrastructure and storage facilities in Kenya, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Cameroon and Namibia. Dangote disclosed the expansion plans during a conversation with David Pilling, a Financial Times journalist. thecable.ng/dangote-unveils-…

Plateau youths defend police, DSS, reject allegations of bias in security operations The Coalition of Indigenous Youth Nationalities in Plateau has rejected allegations of bias by security agencies against Fulani communities in the state. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday in Abuja, Solomon Mwantiri, president of Berom Youths Moulder-Association and the coalition’s coordinator (northern zone), said the claim allegedly made by the Plateau chapters of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association, Gan Allah Fulani Development Association, and Fulbe Youth Development Association was intended to discredit the activities of the Department of State Services (DSS) and police. thecable.ng/plateau-youths-d…

‘Political differences won’t remove my affection for you’ — Tinubu celebrates Kwankwaso at 70 President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano state, on his 70th birthday, describing him as “an influential figure and a progressive politician”. In a statement he personally signed on Wednesday, Tinubu said he had maintained a longstanding relationship with Kwankwaso, vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), since their time in the national assembly in 1992. thecable.ng/political-differ…

SAM AGWA: "The emerging “tower of Babel” against Governor Alia should not automatically be mistaken for a movement of redemption or a political crusade seeking a common good or advancing pro-Benue essence. Certainly, it is not a gathering of superior ideas or goodwill, but a convergence of people driven and united by vengeance, justifiably or otherwise. It is gathering of proponents of zero party discipline, zero common good yet 100 percent individualism. But Benue must make no mistake that the rainbow coalition is for change. It is a ferocious coalition of the willing, with cash and glamour ready to roll out the bullion vans. It is a bowing rainbow for the restoration of lost privileges, displaced tiers of influence, and renewed access to the inner chambers of political decision-making and power. They have gathered." thecable.ng/benue-guber-2027…

HENRY ANIBE AGBONIKA: "Nigeria’s economic ambitions demand improvements in infrastructure, industrial production, productivity and the conditions for private investment. Progress will depend partly on institutions capable of developing sound policies, facilitating economic activity and implementing complex programmes. The Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan (FCSSIP) 2021–2025 offers a useful reference point, having addressed capability building, talent management, performance management, innovation and digitalisation. Future reforms must build on these foundations as the responsibilities of the public service become increasingly demanding. The implications are considerable. Infrastructure development requires expertise in investment appraisal, procurement and contract management. Industrial expansion depends on regulators who understand productive enterprises, trade officials who facilitate commerce and policymakers capable of addressing barriers to business growth. Effective public investment also demands credible financial management, reliable data and the ability to determine whether public expenditure produces its intended results." thecable.ng/nigeria-wants-a-…

UCL: Osimhen scores in Galatasaray’s win as Bayern, Arsenal share points Bayern Munich were held to a 2-2 draw by Arsenal in their UEFA Champions League (UCL) encounter at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday. The German champions and English Premier League (EPL) winners met in a pulsating tactical battle, though Arsenal created more dangerous chances. thecable.ng/ucl-osimhen-scor…

LEKAN OLAYIWOLA: "Nigerian governors are being asked a simple question: where is the relief? Between June 2023 and October 2026, states and local governments received a combined N31.77 trillion in FAAC allocations, not all of it new. The World Bank says state revenues rose about 93% in real terms between 2023 and 2025, and expenditure about 92%. Yet poverty only stabilised this year, and 133 million Nigerians were multidimensionally poor in 2022. Citizens do not experience government revenue as an accounting entry. They experience it through the services they can access, the infrastructure they use and the opportunities available to their families. As the 2027 elections approach, the question is not simply how much money governments have received, but what impact it has on struggling households. The World Bank says poverty stabilised only this year, for the first time since 2019, and the NBS counted 133 million Nigerians as multidimensionally poor in 2022." thecable.ng/why-hardship-per…

Remi Tinubu to inaugurate Abuja headquarters of Tompolo-backed ‘PBAT Door-to-Door Movement’ Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria’s first lady, will on Friday, October 23, inaugurate the Abuja headquarters of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement, a grassroots mobilisation group campaigning for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. The inauguration is expected to bring together leaders of the movement, political stakeholders, coordinators and supporters. thecable.ng/remi-tinubu-to-i…

Reps panel summons Airtel, MTN, Glo CEOs over poor network quality A house of representatives committee has summoned the chief executive officers (CEOs) of major telecommunications companies operating in Nigeria over poor network quality across the country. The ad hoc committee investigating poor telecom services issued the summons on Wednesday, demanding that the heads of MTN Nigeria, Airtel Nigeria, Globacom (Glo), Mafab Communications Limited, and other service providers appear before it on October 28. thecable.ng/reps-panel-summo…

Elon Musk regains trillionaire status as wealth jumps by $88bn Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, gained an estimated $88 billion on Wednesday morning, pushing his net worth back to over a trillion dollars after shares of SpaceX and Tesla rose. According to Forbes, Musk’s wealth stood at $1.013 trillion as of 10:30 am on Wednesday. thecable.ng/elon-musk-regain…

Iƙirarin da Ireti Kingibe ta yi cewa ‘yan Najeriya za su biya harajin kashi 25 cikin 100 kan abin da suke samu, yaudara ce Read full story in Hausa ( A danna nan domin karanta cikakken labari) factcheck.thecable.ng/i%c6%9… Ókwụ́ Ireti Kingibe ńà ńdị́ Naijiria gà-ákwụ́ ụ́tụ́ páséntị̀ 25 n’égó ọ́bụ́là há kpàtàrà bụ̀ ásị́ Read full story in Igbo (Pia aka ébé á kà i gụọ akụkọ zụrụ oké ) factcheck.thecable.ng/okwu-i… Ọ̀rọ̀ tí Ìrètí Kingibe sọ pé àwọn ọmọ Nàìjíríà yóò máa san ìdá mẹẹdọgbọn owó orí nínú owó tó bá ń wọlé fún wọn kì í se òótọ́ Read full story in Yoruba (Ka ìròyìn l'ẹkunrẹrẹ nínú linki yìí ) factcheck.thecable.ng/oro-ti…

ADAGHER TERSOO: "For Nigeria, the lessons of Lekki remain both urgent and unavoidable. A democracy cannot be judged solely by the regularity of its elections or the strength of its institutions on paper; it must also be measured by how it treats citizens who challenge authority, demand accountability and insist on their rights. Government must demonstrate a genuine commitment to investigating allegations of abuses, implementing credible recommendations, compensating victims where appropriate and strengthening mechanisms that prevent the recurrence of such incidents. Security agencies must understand that public trust is built through restraint, professionalism and service, not intimidation. Equally, the judiciary, civil society, the media and other accountability institutions have important roles to play in preserving evidence, protecting witnesses, countering misinformation and ensuring that legitimate questions are not dismissed simply because they are uncomfortable. Justice must be pursued through credible processes, and the truth must not become a casualty of political divisions. Without these commitments, the wounds of Lekki risk remaining open, weakening confidence in the institutions responsible for protecting the public. As Nigeria remembers October 20, 2026, the sixth anniversary of the Lekki incident, the country must confront the meaning of that night with honesty, compassion and a renewed determination to protect human dignity." thecable.ng/a-night-nigeria-…

Ali Pate to Nigerians: Don’t panic — measures in place to contain Ebola spread Ali Pate, coordinating minister of health and social welfare, says Nigerians should remain vigilant, shun panic, and stop spreading misinformation about Ebola virus disease. Speaking on Wednesday after meeting with Femi Gbajabiamila, chief of staff to the president in Abuja, Pate said citizens should rely on verified public health information from trusted sources rather than circulating false rumours. thecable.ng/ali-pate-to-nige…

Court warns lawyers against delaying trial of four ‘IPOB members’ accused of killing DSS officer A federal high court in Abuja has cautioned defence lawyers against delaying the trial of four men accused of kidnapping and killing an officer of the Department of State Services (DSS). Joyce Abdulmalik, the presiding judge, issued the warning on Wednesday after Kelvin Ekwe and Geoffrey Uwadiegwu, counsel for the defendants, sought an adjournment. thecable.ng/court-warns-lawy…

Reps ask FG to retain original Lagos-Calabar coastal highway route The house of representatives has asked the federal government to retain the original route of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway through Ondo state and Escravos–Ogheye–Ugborodo corridor in Delta state. The green chamber passed the resolution on Wednesday following the adoption of a motion sponsored by Thomas Ereyitomi, lawmaker representing Warri north/Warri south/Warri west federal constituency in Delta. thecable.ng/reps-ask-fg-to-r…

Over 30 students hospitalised as fourth gas leak hits Ogun schools More than 30 students have been hospitalised following a fresh gas leak at several schools in Ogun state. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, was the fourth reported gas leak in the state since April. thecable.ng/over-30-students…

Tompolo to Ondo APC: Deliver 2m votes for Tinubu in 2027 Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, grand patron of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement, has urged members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo to deliver two million votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. Tompolo spoke on Tuesday at the inauguration of local government and ward coordinators for Tinubu’s re-election campaign in Akure, the Ondo state capital, where he donated 26 vehicles to support statewide mobilisation. thecable.ng/tompolo-to-ondo-…