Evening recap: Westerhof battles colon cancer, Okonjo-Iweala recalls mother’s kidnap, other stories

Former Super Eagles coach Clemens Westerhof is currently battling colon cancer in the Netherlands, with his wife seeking prayers for his recovery. Meanwhile, World Trade Organisation Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has shared her harrowing experience of her investigation into a $2.4bn fuel subsidy fraud, which led to threats against her and the kidnapping of her mother.

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shuaibu, recently arrived in Maiduguri following President Bola Tinubu's directive to clear terrorist and bandit camps in the region. Lastly, the Oyo State Police Command has refuted allegations of misconduct following a viral video of a suspect's arrest in Ibadan, stating that the individual was suspected of cult-related activities.

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