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Prophet Isa El-Buba Tear-Gassed at Abuja Election Protest

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8 months ago

February 17, 2026

Abuja election protest turns chaotic as security forces use tear gas against citizens demanding electronic transmission of results

A peaceful demonstration at the National Assembly in Abuja turned chaotic on Tuesday when security operatives deployed tear gas against citizens presenting a petition demanding mandatory electronic transmission of election results.

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Prophet Isa El-Buba, recently returned from the United States, was among those affected and condemned the action.

“I was tear gassed at the National Assembly, in my own country, for what reason? Imagine Nigerians in a peaceful demonstration, and all they get is tear gas. These young people are standing for the future of this nation, and all they are asking for is for their voices to be heard,” he said.

The protest, attended mostly by youth activists, focused on calls for transparency in elections through electronic results transmission.

El-Buba criticised the authorities for what he described as an unnecessary show of force, contrasting it with his experience engaging with American lawmakers abroad.

Another activist, Randy-Peter Akah, emphasised the urgency of the demands, linking them to broader national accountability.

“We are not better than the 100 persons killed in Kwara, the victims in Plateau, or the people in Benue State. How long will Nigeria continue to harm its citizens instead of doing the right thing? Our vote must count. We want mandatory, real electronic transmission of results,” he said.

The demonstration highlights growing tensions over electoral integrity in Nigeria.

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Protesters vowed to continue their campaign until their demands are met, urging citizens to take responsibility for ensuring that democracy prevails.

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Kenya Releases 20 Ebola Contacts After 21 Days in Quarantine

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10 hours ago

October 26, 2026

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Kenya Ebola contacts: 20 people have been released after 21 days in quarantine without symptoms as health authorities continue outbreak monitoring

Kenya has released 20 people linked to its first imported case of Bundibugyo virus disease after they completed 21 days of quarantine without developing symptoms, as health authorities continue efforts to contain the outbreak.

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The World Health Organisation’s Regional Office for Africa announced the development on Monday, October 26, 2026, saying the individuals had undergone final health assessments and received counselling on precautions and follow-up care where necessary before reuniting with their families.

Kenya’s Director-General for Health, Dr Patrick Amoth, urged communities to welcome the released individuals without stigma.

“We ask communities to welcome them home warmly,” Amoth said. “Having completed 21 days without symptoms, they pose no risk of infection to anyone.”

The WHO said 98 contacts remained in quarantine as of Monday, while eight contacts had developed symptoms and tested positive for Ebola through laboratory tests.

According to the organisation, all eight individuals were already in quarantine when they developed symptoms and were subsequently transferred to the country’s Ebola treatment centre in Nairobi.

Kenya has recorded nine confirmed cases and two deaths since reporting its first imported case on October 6, 2026.

The WHO said all nine cases were linked to the same cluster, with no evidence of wider community transmission at the time of its update.

The organisation said health authorities had traced all 135 contacts, both within Kenya and internationally, by October 22, placing them under quarantine and monitoring.

The WHO continues to support Kenya’s response through coordination, disease surveillance, contact tracing, laboratory testing, case management, infection prevention and control, screening at points of entry, and public health communication.

The WHO Representative to Kenya, Dr Neema Rusibamayila Kimambo, said people who completed quarantine had helped protect their families and communities.

“People who complete quarantine have helped protect their families, their communities and the whole country,” she said.

Kimambo also commended Kenya’s Ministry of Health, the Kenya National Public Health Institute, and national and county health teams for responding to new cases.

The WHO said there was no licensed vaccine or specific treatment for Bundibugyo virus disease, but early detection and supportive medical care could improve the chances of recovery.

It advised against travel restrictions, recommending evidence-based measures such as health screening at entry and exit points, surveillance and contact tracing instead.

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Although the release of the first 20 contacts marks progress in Kenya’s response, health authorities continue to monitor those still in quarantine and maintain surveillance to identify any further cases promptly.