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Senator Dimka gets major endorsement ahead of 2023 Plateau Guber Ticket

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5 years ago

February 7, 2022

Plateau 2023 Group Endorse Senator Dimka for Governorship

Senator Hezekiah Ayuba Dimka, the Senator representing Plateau Central in the Nigeria Senate, has received a major boost in his aspiration for the sit of the Governor in the 2023 elections in Plateau state.

The Plateau Senator who doubles as the Chairman Senate Committee on Drugs and Narcotics and also a former Commissioner of Police has indicated interest as one of the probable candidates that will replace Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau State at Little Rayfield come 2023

The Group “Dimka Youth Family” led by Mr. Mudima Dimka was on hand at the residence of the distinguished senator to commend him for his numerous efforts and also went on to endorse him as the best candidate for the 2023 elections given his vast knowledge and experience in leadership positions.

In a similar vein, another group known as the ‘The Concerned Plateau Youth League, led by Dr Simon Comye was also full of admiration and praises for the tireless efforts of the senator and for providing gainful employment to the Youths and training Constituents on skill acquisition.

In his response, Senator Dimka appreciated the groups for the visit and described it as an honor especially being visited by his Family Group and endorsing him to vai for the seat of the Governor in Plateau state come 2023.

He stated that as representative of Dimka’s Family, he will continue to be a worthy Ambassador anywhere as the Dimka Family is a global brand that must be protected and projected that has produced global figures.

He said if given the mandate to serve the State he will not disappoint the Family given his vast experience in leadership positions. He further urged the Youths to concentrate on positive Campaigns during the electioneering period devoid of hate and bitterness as leadership can only be endorsed by God.

Senator Dimka said that youth empowerment is his priority and if given the mandate to govern the State he will ensure the right atmosphere is provided for businesses to thrive and work towards liberating the youths from the poverty that is bedeviling the population.

The distinguished senator kicked off his campaign activities earlier with the launch of his “Hope Alive” Campaign mandate for the Plateau 2023 Governotrial seat and has been described by many as a ‘Silent Achiver’ and one of the best candidates for 2023.

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Ebola: Swiss woman evacuated from Nigeria discharged after recovery

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2 hours ago

November 13, 2026

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The woman who tested positive for Ebola in Nigeria and was evacuated to Switzerland for treatment has been discharged from hospital after making a full recovery.

She was discharged from Geneva University Hospitals on Wednesday, after medical personnel confirmed her recovery, Reuters reported on Thursday, quoting a statement from the hospital.

“After the medical team confirmed her full recovery, the cantonal physician authorised the patient being treated for Ebola virus disease to leave the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) on 11 November 2026,” the hospital said.

The Uganda-born woman and her husband, a Swiss diplomat, were evacuated from Nigeria to Switzerland on 26 October. Her evacuation was confirmed by the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate.

The patient had returned to Abuja from Uganda on 3 October. She developed symptoms days later and was admitted to a private health facility before the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) was notified. Laboratory tests confirmed the infection on 20 October.

Nigeria continues Ebola surveillance

The NCDC’s latest Ebola situation dashboard, updated on 12 November with data as of 11 November, lists one confirmed case, no deaths and seven negative cases.

It also shows that 62 contacts linked to the confirmed case have been identified. Of these, 52 have completed their mandatory 21-day follow-up, while 10 remain under monitoring.

The NCDC said its response includes contact tracing, investigation of reported alerts, laboratory testing, infection prevention and control measures, and surveillance at the country’s points of entry.

On 11 November, NCDC disclosed that Nigeria recorded no additional confirmed Ebola cases since the imported infection was confirmed.

The agency has urged healthcare workers to remain vigilant, ask patients about their travel and exposure histories, and promptly report suspected cases to public health authorities.

READ ALSO: Ebola: Nigeria records no new cases 21 days after imported infection – NCDC

Regional outbreak continues

The situation in Nigeria is part of a wider outbreak of Bundibugyo virus disease affecting parts of Africa.

In its latest situation update published on 6 November, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said the DRC had recorded 10,668 confirmed cases and 5,198 deaths as of 3 November, across 67 health zones in eight provinces.

Kenya had recorded nine confirmed cases and two deaths, while Nigeria had reported one imported case. WHO said there had been no new confirmed cases in Kenya or Nigeria since its previous update.

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‘INEC must explain why ADC judgment is being ignored’ — Atiku’s aide demands answers from Amupitan

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3 hours ago

November 13, 2026

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Paul Ibe, media aide to the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has challenged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to explain why it has yet to clarify its position on a Federal High Court judgment upholding the David Mark-led ADC leadership, despite its assurance that it would obey court orders ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

Ibe’s reaction followed INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan’s statement that the commission would comply with court decisions concerning Atiku’s participation in the 2027 presidential race.

In a statement on X, while describing obedience to court orders as a legal duty, Ibe argued that the chairman’s assurance left unanswered questions about a July 2, 2026 judgment delivered by Justice Musa Liman, which upheld the emergence of the David Mark-led ADC leadership.

He questioned whether the judgment had been set aside and demanded that INEC identify the specific orders it considers binding, particularly those affecting the ADC leadership and its candidates.

“INEC therefore owes Nigerians a clear explanation of how it intends to reconcile the two decisions—not merely a general declaration that it will obey the judiciary,” Ibe said.

He maintained that his demand was not for INEC to disregard any court ruling but for the commission to account for both judgments and leave any conflict between them to the appropriate appellate court.

Ibe warned against what he described as selective treatment of court decisions, insisting that judgments favourable to the opposition should receive the same consideration as those that do not.

“INEC must demonstrate that its guiding principle is the law—not the political convenience of the outcome,” he added.

‘INEC must explain why ADC judgment is being ignored’ — Atiku’s aide demands answers from Amupitan