tw Headlines Oct. 21st

 

PDP, APC senators poise for war over Amaechi ’s confirmation | Vanguard

Yesterday, “the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC and Peoples Democratic Party, PDP senators were” in a debate over “the ministerial screening of Mr. Rotimi Amaechi even as the constitutional deadline for his clearance narrowed down to four days.”

Trudeau to Obama: Canada to pull out of bombing campaign against ISIS | CNN

Justin Trudeau, “Canada’s new leader-in-waiting says he intends to follow through on his campaign promise to pull the country out of the U.S.-led bombing campaign against ISIS militants in Syria and Iraq.”

Rich Nigerians are joining terrorism, says Osinbajo | Punch

“The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has said he has seen wealthy individuals who are being enlisted into terrorism.”

How Ohakim paid N270m for Asokoro property —EFCC | Vanguard

Yesterday, “the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)…tabled before an Abuja Federal High Court details of how the former Imo State Governor, Mr. Ikedi Ohakim, paid for a property he is currently living in Asokoro District in Abuja with cash of $2,900,000 (equivalent of N270 million) in one day.”

Official: ‘El Chapo’ Guzman broke leg fleeing special ops forces | CNN

“Fugitive cartel kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman fell off what appeared to be a small cliff as special forces chased him earlier this month.”

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