Morning recap: Nigeria confirms Ebola case, state police bill, $120m fraud probe, other top stories

Nigeria reports an imported Ebola case in Abuja, with 44 contacts under surveillance following a woman who traveled from Uganda developing symptoms and testing positive on October 20. Health Minister Ali Pate stated that the patient is receiving treatment in isolation. Meanwhile, five additional state assemblies have approved constitutional amendments to establish state police, as President Muhammadu Buhari's working group submitted the draft National Policing Bill and 29 related amendment bills for review by the Justice Ministry.

Mexico has officially approved the appointment of Reno Omokri as Nigeria's ambassador, effective immediately. Omokri will also serve as ambassador to Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested an Abuja businessman, Innocent Ezuma, over allegations of defrauding a Ukrainian investor of over $120 million through fraudulent mineral exploration and power projects.

Authorities are investigating potential fund diversion and transfer schemes involving companies and individuals connected to Ezuma.

The United States has raised concerns about Mexican drug cartels seeking to exploit Nigeria as a methamphetamine production hub. According to a US official, four methamphetamine laboratories have been discovered by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Nigeria this year, indicating a potential shift in drug trafficking patterns.