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  WITTY GLOBAL BLOGS Beyond the Headlines. Understanding the World. Shaping Tomorrow. BREAKING NEWS | NIGERIA PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT BREAKING: Nigeria Confirms Ebola Case in Abuja, Begins Tracing 44 Contacts as Health Authorities Intensify Surveillance A woman who recently arrived from Uganda has tested positive for Ebola in Nigeria's capital. The Federal Government confirms her isolation and urges Nigerians to remain calm, observe preventive measures and cooperate with health officials. By Itoro Uwah Witty Global Blogs | Abuja, Nigeria Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Special Breaking News Report WHAT HAS BEEN CONFIRMED? Nigeria has confirmed one Ebola virus disease case in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The patient is a woman who recently arrived in Nigeria from Uganda. The infection was confirmed through laboratory testing. The patient is in isolation and receiving medical care. Public-health officials have identified 44 contacts and...

WITTY GLOBAL BLOGS Beyond the Headlines. Understanding the World. Shaping Tomorrow. EVENING EDITION | BEFOCUS AFRICA | CHILDREN, HEALTH & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Children Cannot Practise Hygiene Without Water: The Everyday Crisis Behind Nigeria’s School Handwashing Gap An October 15 report from Ibadan reveals the difficulty of maintaining basic hygiene when water and soap are inaccessible. The BEFOCUS question is whether Nigeria teaches children responsibility while providing the conditions to practise it. By Itoro Uwah | Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | 7:00 PM WAT THE KEY DEVELOPMENTS NAN documented barriers to handwashing in Ibadan on October 15, 2026. UNICEF’s 2025 assessment found only 11% of schools had basic combined WASH services. A May 2026 UNICEF account describes a solar-powered school water intervention in Yobe. The feature distinguishes reported experiences from independent BEFOCUS analysis. IBADAN, NIGERIA — Children are regularly told to wash their hands before e...