Tag: $1bn
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Fayose speaks on Buhari’s approval of $1bn, reveals how money will be spent
Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose has queried President Muhammadu Buhari’s approval of $1 billion for the procurement of security equipment to fight Boko Haram insurgency. He described it as pooling of public funds for the purpose of funding President Buhari’s reelection as well as the coming governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun States. The governor…
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Militants threatens Buhari to release own share of $1bn anti-terror fund
Niger Delta militants on Thursday sent a protest letter to President Muhammadu Buhari to demand their own share of the $1billion government intends to withdraw from the Excess Crude Account to fight insurgency in the North-East. The militants, under the auspices of the Reformed Niger Delta Avengers, slammed the Federal Government for the controversial proposal…
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Osinbajo joins recant train, says ‘$1bn ECA fund not for B’Haram war alone’
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, yesterday, said the $1bn that state governors asked the Federal Government to withdraw from the Excess Crude Account was not meant for the fight against insurgency alone. He said the sum was meant for all security challenges being experienced in all the states of the federation. Osinbajo gave the clarification at the…