Morning recap: Ebola contacts hit 53, IG seeks 200% gratuity, other top stories
Read the latest on Nigeria’s Ebola response as contacts reach 53, the IG’s proposal for 200% police gratuity, and other top stories from PUNCH. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-ebola-contacts-hit-53-ig-seeks-200-gratuity-other-top-stories/
As the week kicks off, PUNCH Online brings you key headlines across various sectors. The Federal Government is ramping up its Ebola response with 53 contacts identified, plans underway for treatment centers in states with designated ports of entry, and assessments at University of Abuja Teaching Hospital and Karu General Hospital.
The IG of Police, Olatunji Disu, has recommended 200% gratuity for retired officers, under review by a presidential committee. SDP presidential candidate Adewole Adebayo cautioned against shifting 2027 elections due to Ebola, asserting that a single case does not justify an epidemic declaration. Investors are pushing for the refund of N100.35m paid to the Central Bank of Nigeria for suspended finance house licence applications.
Lastly, Nigeria will miss the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony as no Nigerian has been nominated this year.
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