Enugu police arrest 4 high-profile suspects, seize weapons
Police officers in Enugu State have detained four alleged high-profile criminals within a week, stepping up their efforts to apprehend those who incite criminality and violence.
Joe Biden supports African Union joining G20
As part of Washington’s efforts to revitalise ties with a region that has taken a backseat to other priorities in recent years, President Joe Biden declared on Thursday that he would support the African Union entering the G20 group of large countries as a permanent member.
Libyan premier acknowledges role in Lockerbie suspect’s extradition
Abdulhamid al-Dbaiba, the prime minister of Libya, has confirmed that his government helped facilitate the extradition of Lockerbie bombing suspect Abu Agila Mohammad Masud Kheir al-Marimi to the United States last week.
Okezie Ikpeazu: I will not entrust Abia to a political novice
Okezie Ikpeazu, governor of Abia State, has indicated he will not cede power to someone without prior political and administrative experience.
Portugal fires veteran coach Fernando Santos
The Portuguese federation (FPF) confirmed yesterday that the federation fired coach Fernando Santos after the team lost to Morocco in the quarterfinals of the 2022 World Cup.
Habu Gumel re-elected NOC supremo
At the Nigeria Olympic Committee’s (NOC) annual electoral congress, which took place yesterday in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba state, the incumbent president, Engr Habu Gumel, was re-elected with 21 votes to his closest competitor, Engr Sani Ndanusa, who got 19 votes.
World Bank cuts Nigeria’s growth prediction to 3.1%
The World Bank has reduced its growth prediction for Nigeria to 3.1% in 2022 from 3.8%.
NEF: Northern politicians buying PVCs for N2000
Some politicians in Northern Nigeria are allegedly purchasing PVCs (permanent voter cards) for N2,000, according to the Northern Elders Forum (NEF).
Ekiti governor authorises primary school teachers’ recruitment
The Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, has approved the recruitment of teachers to fill vacancies in the state’s public primary schools.
Nigeria’s federal government, states, local councils share N902 billion for November 2022
A total of N902.05 billion in revenue from the Federation Account in November 2022 was distributed among the three levels of government: the federal, the state, and the local governments.