The vice-president secured the goodwill of the United Nations’ secretary general, António Guterres, who urged Nigeria to spearhead Africa’s quest for a new global order.
The police command in Enugu says it has detained three suspects and recovered firearms, ammunition and hard drugs from them.
Nigeria and Angola have signed a bilateral agreement to facilitate the movement of diplomats and government officials between the two countries.
“I have invited the Russian ambassador in Ghana for a meeting,” BBC quoted Mr George as saying on Sunday.
Mr Shettima also declared the support of Nigeria on strengthening democratic institutions.
The secretary-general thanked the African Group at the UN for “unwavering, decisive support” on justice, equality, and reform initiatives.
For Nigeria, Mr Tomori said the declaration could be a turning point, given its position as the continent’s largest pharmaceutical market.
The police, who confirmed the arrest in a statement, said an investigation has been launched into the incident and that more arrests are imminent.
The suspect is expected to appear before the Atteridgeville Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
China has dismissed the U.S. Congress’s allegation that Chinese miners are financing Boko Haram and other terrorists in Nigeria under the pretext of paying “protection money”.
