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It’s time to rally behind Tinubu – Buratai
A former Chief of Army Staff and Nigerian Ambassador to Benin Republic, Gen. Tukur Buratai, has called on Nigerians to rally behind President Bola Tinubu to actualise his Renewed Hope Agenda. Buratai made the call in a statement on Friday in Abuja, in reaction to the Supreme
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Nig 2nd in Africa, fifth worldwide in organised crime – Gen Buratai
… first among West African countries …as critical stakeholders insist that combining non-kinetic and kinetic methods could help checkmate organised crime Ex-Chief of Army Staff, COAS, General Tukur Buratai, Retd has said Nigeria is rated number two in Africa and maintains fifth position in the world in organised crime. Giving a further breakdown he said…
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Why I keyed into Igbinedion varsity research centre for security affairs – Ex-COAS, Buratai
…says Nigeria will be better developed if military remains professional and civilians govern well Ex-Chief of Army Staff, General Tukur Buratai, retd, has said he keyed into Igbinedion University Okada, IUO quest for research center for contemporary security affairs because it will go a long way in developing Nigeria and take it to greater heights.…
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Buhari’s administration has subdued Boko Haram insurgency – Buratai
The former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd) has claimed that the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari has subdued Boko Haram insurgency and terrorist acts. Buratai made the claim in an interview with newsmen in Abuja
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Probe ex-COAS, Buratai over N1.8bn recovered in property – PDP tells Buhari
The opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to recall the former Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Ambassador to Benin Republic, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (rtd), to face investigations over an alleged connection with the N1.8 billion recovered in a property in Abuja. Reports emerged last week that the…
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Stop malicious campaign against Buratai, traditional ruler warns critics
A traditional ruler in Osun, the Olowu of Kuta, Oba Hammed Makama, has warned against the campaign of calumny against the former Army Chief of Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai. Oba Makama, while addressing a news conference on Tuesday in his palace in Kuta town, said that a smear campaign against Buratai, that huge cash and…
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Buratai blames ignorance, weak justice system, poor leadership for insecurity
Ambassador Tukur Buratai has identified ignorance, weak justice system and poor leadership among others as factors responsible for insecurity and other social challenges in the country. Buratai, Nigeria’s Ambassador to Republic of Benin, said this at the ground breaking and fundraiser for Tukur Buratai Research Centre (TBRC) at Gora in Nasarawa State. The former Chief…
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[Photos] Buratai meets Beninese President amidst Nigeria’s demand for Igboho’s extradition
Nigeria’s Ambassador to Benin Republic, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd.), has met with the President of the French-speaking West African nation, Patrice Talon. Buratai met with the Beninese President on Tuesday during the official presentation of his letter of credence. Buratai’s meeting with the Beninese President occurred amid the planned extradition of wanted Yoruba nation…
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Buratai appointed Nigeria’s ambassador to Benin Republic
Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.Gen. Tukur Yusufu Buratai (rtd), has been deployed to Benin Republic. While General Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin (rtd), former Chief of Defence Staff, has been appointed the head of mission to Cameroon. At a brief ceremony in Abuja on Tuesday, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, presented letters of credence…
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Late Attahiru was at the verge of making the Nation proud – Buratai
Immediate past Chief of Army Staff and Ambassador Designate, retired Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, says the late Chief of Army Staff was at the verge of making the nation proud before his tragic end. Buratai in his tribute to late Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, said he was making tremendous progress in the counterinsurgency and counterterrorism efforts when…