PHOTOS: Buhari inaugurates National Economic Council
President Muhammadu Buhari today inaugurated the National Economic Council in Abuja. Here are some pictures from the inauguration.
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FG appoints Ladan to oversee DPR
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Zambian ex-president acquitted over oil case
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Marikana victims seek damages from S.African government
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