By Chidera Orji

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported two additional suspected cases of Ebola
virus disease, bringing 53 primary contacts under identification and monitoring efforts.

The Director-General of the NCDC, Jide Idris, disclosed this at a press briefing in Abuja on Sunday, October 25, 2026.

The latest development comes amid ongoing surveillance efforts by the public health agency to identify suspected infections and trace individuals who may have been exposed to the virus.

However, details about the two suspected cases, including the locations where they were identified and the health status of the individuals involved, were not immediately available.

The NCDC is expected to provide further information as investigations and public health assessments continue.

By Our Reporter

Emmanuel Uduaghan, the former governor of Delta state, has died aged 71.

Uduaghan, a two-term governor of Delta between 2007 and 2015, has been sick for some time.

Information reaching DISCLOSURE News indicates that he passed away on Monday, October 19 — three days before his 72nd birthday.

His death was announced in a statement issued by his family and signed by Toju Anire Uduaghan.

“It is with hearts weighed down by immeasurable grief and profound sorrow that we announce the passing to glory of our beloved Father, Brother, Uncle, and Patriarch, His Excellency, Dr. Chief Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, former Governor of Delta State, who departed this world on the morning of 19th October 2026,” the statement reads.

“His passing has left us devastated. Words can hardly express the depth of our sorrow at the loss of a man who meant so much to our family and whose life and service touched countless others across Delta State and Nigeria.

“He was a source of strength, a father figure, a beloved brother and uncle, and a respected elder. We will deeply miss his presence and forever cherish the memories and legacy he leaves behind.”

Uduaghan, born on October 22, 1954, served as Delta health commissioner between 1999 and 2003.

He was subsequently appointed as the secretary to the state government from 2003 to 2007.

By Our Reporter

Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation, says 25 passengers and seven crew members were aboard the military aircraft that crashed in Ondo state.

The aircraft crashed close to the naval base in the Igbokoda area of Ondo on Monday.

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) confirmed ownership of the plane, saying it was en route to Lagos from Benin, the Edo state capital.

The aviation minister, in a statement posted on X, said he was informed of the disappearance of the aircraft by air traffic controllers.

“All efforts to raise the aircraft on radio proved abortive,” Keyamo said.

“Subsequently, information however confirmed that the military aircraft has crashed close to the Naval Base in Igbokoda, Ondo State. The wreckage has been located and search and rescue operations are ongoing.

“Preliminary information suggests that there were 25 passengers and 7 crew members on board.

“Whilst the control and regulation of military aircraft are completely outside the authority of the Ministry of Aviation, and Civil Aviation Authority, I have just spoken to the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke and pledged our total cooperation and assistance in the search and rescue efforts ongoing.”

The minister added that further information will be provided when available.

It was earlier reported that the crash caused panic among residents of the coastal community on Monday morning.

The aircraft is used for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) as well as air maritime operations