tw News Headlines – Feb. 26, 2016
EFCC Set To Recover N1.5tr – The Guardian
IF the current drive of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to recover looted funds, both from the arms deal and other sources, is maintained, the commission may be on its way to retrieving N1. 5 trillion which will help to revive the economy.
The total of the amounts in most of the corruption cases being investigated and those already in court is N1.5 trillion. And as confirmed by the Acting Chairman of the EFCC, Ibrahim Magu recently in Abuja, the commission has already recovered billions.
Buhari heeds Soyinka’s advice, convenes conference – Punch
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the convocation of a national economic conference aimed at rallying the country together to offer solutions to the current economic challenges facing Nigeria.
A top government official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, disclosed this to a group of journalists in Abuja on Thursday.
US performs first uterus transplant – Vanguard
The United States has completed its first uterus transplant surgery, following on a technique already proven in Sweden that could help women suffering from infertility, the Cleveland Clinic said Thursday.
The nine-hour surgery took place on February 24, and the 26-year-old patient — whose identity was not revealed — was in stable condition, the hospital said in a statement.
Iran votes in first key elections since nuclear deal – BBC
Millions of Iranians are voting in two key elections – the first since a deal with world powers over Iran’s nuclear programme and the lifting of sanctions.
Voters are choosing a new parliament and Assembly of Experts, a clerical body that appoints the Supreme Leader.
Reformists are hoping to increase their influence in both institutions, which have been dominated by conservatives.
Republican debate: Marco Rubio finds his fire – CNN
For months, the Florida senator resisted taking on Republican front-runner and expert attack dog Donald Trump, much to the chagrin of the GOP establishment. That reluctance evaporated during the final GOP presidential debate before Super Tuesday.
Standing to the right of Trump, Rubio delivered one blow after another at the billionaire businessman, attacking him on everything from immigration to foreign policy and health care to the businessman’s hiring practices. And to Trump’s left, Ted Cruz delighted in joining in the pile-on.