Israeli forces have thwarted attempted arms and drugs smuggling over the Jordan-Israel border, Israel’s army said Thursday. In the joint operation, military and police forces prevented the smuggling of 37 weapons and drugs worth 2.5 million shekels ($770,000) from Jordan into Israeli territory, the army said in a statement. “The security forces conducted searches in the area where the smuggling took place,” the statement said. It added that 34 handguns, two assault rifles, a sniper rifle, ammunition and a number of bags containing drugs were seized and two suspects arrested at the scene. “The suspects, weapons and ammunition were transferred…
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South Sudan said Thursday it has secured $120 million from the World Bank through its development arm International Development Association for infrastructure development. Agak Achuil Lual, Minister of Finance and Economic Planning said the funds would also be used to strengthen community institutions and enhance food resilience in the east African country. “The funds will help improve basic services delivery, particularly for the country’s most vulnerable populations and foster social cohesion which is vital for the development of the country,” Lual said in a statement issued in Juba, the capital of South Sudan. The official said the project will be…
Kenya’s integrated agro-business firm Kakuzi on Thursday said it has secured approval from the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) to process and prepare export-grade fresh avocados for the Chinese market. Kakuzi managing director Chris Flowers said the firm said they secured the approval following a stringent phytosanitary audit for its extensive Kakuzi farms and pack house. “We recently were subjected to a series of random and procedural inspections by KEPHIS, and I am glad to announce that the Kakuzi’s orchards and Pack house are among the first approved large scale farming and packing operations, cleared for the Chinese market.’’…
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approved guidelines, timetable and schedule of activities for the 2023 general elections. The spokesperson of the party, Debo Ologunagba disclosed this in a communique issued at the end of the 95th NEC meeting of the party in Abuja on Wednesday. Ologunagba said that NEC also approved N40 million cost for nomination and expression of interest forms for the presidential election. He said that the decision was taken after extensive deliberations on issues of urgent national importance as well as preparations for the 2023 general elections. “In preparations for…
Major General Benjamin Sawyerr has assumed office as the Force Commander/Acting Head of Mission for the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA). Sawyerr took over from Ethiopia’s Major General Kefyalew Tessema who has served the mission for close to two years on Tuesday. During the transfer of authority ceremony at the Missions Headquarters in Abyei, General Sawyer applauded the mandate implementation achievements of the Ethiopian peacekeepers under the leadership of the outgoing Force Commander and Ag Head of Mission, General Kafyalew Tessema especially in the areas of peace and security and, pledged to build on his legacy. The…
The Nigeria Youth Initiative for Peace and Good Governance (NYPGG) has honoured the Registrar of Sokoto State University, Amina Garba (Tambarar Binji) with an award of excellence. The ceremony took place on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Umaru Ali Shinkafi Senate Building. Presenting the award on behalf of the Association, the National Secretary, Muhammad Ado said the award is in recognition of the enormous contribution of Tambarar Binji to the development of humanity. “We are presenting this award as an Icon of Youth and Social Development for the year 2022 in recognition of your sterling qualities, exceptional contributions, and personal…
U.S President Joe Biden on Wednesday, referred to Russian President Vladimir Putin a “war criminal” on as Moscow intensifies its attack on Ukraine. “I think he is a war criminal,” Biden said to reporters after remarks at the White House. Biden’s designation reflects a shift from the administration’s previous stance. Officials, including Biden, had previously stopped short of saying war crimes were being committed in Ukraine, citing ongoing investigations into whether that term could be used. But officials have been clear they believe atrocities are underway and that the intentional targeting of civilians would constitute war crimes. “The President’s remarks…
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered that the leadership of the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC, Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Committee, CECCC, should return to status quo. The president gave the order in a letter to the Chairman, Progressive Governors Forum, Abubakar Bagudu on Wednesday. According to Buhari, Yobe state governor, Mai Mala Buni remains the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Committee and should be given necessary support to carry out the National Convention as planned. He also directed all members of the Governors Forum and their followers to desist from making utterances that could lead to disunity…
By Abdallah El-Kurebe Parts one and two of this investigation. The Initial Indictment The initial indictment charged Abegunde and Ojo with the same exact Counts of Wire Fraud Conspiracy, Money Laundering Conspiracy and Aggravated Identity Theft. The background of the initial indictment alleged that “Ayodeji Olumide Ojo is a Nigerian citizen residing in Nigeria, but also lives with Abegunde in Atlanta, Georgia, when he is in the United States.” (See Document 3: Initial Indictment, Filed August 24, 2017, PageID 7, Paragraph 22). But Abegunde, in a court document he filed titled “The Government lied to secure Grand Jury indictment,” raised…
Across Africa, petrol prices are soaring. This problem has worsened by a number of factors, including the increasing scarcity of the commodity. In Nigeria, petrol has been scarce for about a month now. Some experts have said, the case in Nigeria started after the country inadvertently imported adulterated fuel. Efforts by the West African country’s state-owned energy company (the NNPC) to clean up the contaminated product from the market inevitably resulted in a shortage. Since then, it is alleged that marketers have been hoarding and profiteering. Despite the recent price surge in Nigeria, the country is not making it to…