Good Evening. Here is today’s News Brief fromThe Matrix:
1. Nigeria Heightens Surveillance Measures After Confirmation Of Ebola Outbreak In Uganda
Nigeria has been put on heightened surveillance measures following the confirmation of an Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in Uganda.
2. Court Remands Ex-NHIS Boss In Kuje Prison Over Alleged Fraud
A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of former National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) Executive Secretary, Usman Yusuf, at the Kuje Correctional Centre.
3. PDP Crisis: Anyanwu Resumes As National Secretary Amid Leadership Dispute
Senator Samuel Anyanwu has resumed office as the National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), despite ongoing leadership tussles within the party.
4. Ladoja Denies Withdrawing Bola Ige’s Case, Accuses Akande Of Lying
Former Oyo State Governor and Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has refuted claims by former Osun State Governor, Chief Bisi Akande, regarding the unresolved assassination of Chief Bola Ige, stating, “Chief Akande lied against me.”
5. Court Freezes $225 Million In Assets Linked To Arise TV Owner Nduka Obaigbena
A Federal High Court has issued Mareva injunctions freezing assets and bank accounts associated with General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL), its affiliates, and media mogul Nduka Obaigbena over an alleged $225.8 million debt.
6. Senator Ned Nwoko Explains Why He Left PDP For APC
Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North in the National Assembly, has explained his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
7. Tinubu Signs Law Establishing Federal University in Ogoniland
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially signed into law the bill establishing the Federal University of Environmental Technology in Ogoni, Rivers State.
8. Tinubu Congratulates Tems On Grammy Win, Applauds Nigerian Artists
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian music star Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, on winning the Best African Music Performance award at the 67th Grammy Awards held in Los Angeles on Sunday night.
9. Edo Tribunal: PDP, Ighodalo Close Case With 19 Witnesses
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, have officially closed their case at the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal after presenting 19 witnesses to support their claims.
10. Ahead Of World Cancer Day, Group Calls For Integration Of Free Skin Cancer In Health Insurance
Ahead of World Cancer Day observed every 4th of February, the Albinism Association of Nigeria (AAN) has called on the Federal Government to include free skin cancer treatment and regular dermatological check-ups for persons with albinism in public hospitals.
