Nigeria: Funds Needed to Fight Boko Haram
President Goodluck Jonathan has written to the National Assembly, seeking approval of a U.S.$1 billion loan to facilitate the government's war against terrorism and other security challenges in the country.
Armed Boko Haram members
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Nigeria:
Jonathan Seeks U.S.$1 Billion to Fight Boko Haram
Vanguard, 16 July 2014
ABUJA--PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan wrote the National Assembly Wednesday, seeking the approval of a $1 billion loan to enable government tackle the increased security challenges… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Jonathan Seeks Parliament Approval to Borrow U.S. $1 Billion Abroad
Independent (Lagos), 16 July 2014
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday sought approval from parliament to borrow up to $1 billion abroad to help the armed forces tackle the security threat posed by the… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Jonathan - No Hiding Place for Terrorists, Enemies of Humanity Must Be Brought to Justice
This Day, 16 July 2014
President Goodluck Jonathan Wednesday said terrorists who take pleasure in killing and maiming innocent people have no hiding place, noting that they are enemies of humanity and… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Insecurity - Jonathan Seeks U.S.$1 Billion
This Day, 16 July 2014
President Goodluck Jonathan Wednesday wrote to the National Assembly seeking for approval of a $1 billion loan to facilitate the federal government's war against terrorism and… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Jonathan Seeks to Borrow U.S.$1 Billion to Fight Boko Haram
Premium Times, 16 July 2014
In a letter sent on Tuesday and addressed to the Senate President, David Mark, Mr. Jonathan spoke about the need for external borrowing to enable the upgrade of security equipment… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Boko Haram Creeps Further Into Nigerian Life and Politics
Independent (Lagos), 16 July 2014
By canceling a meeting with President Goodluck Jonathan, 12 parents and five teenage girls from small towns in Nigeria snubbed their head of state - and turned a national tragedy… Read more »
InFocus
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Scores of people are feared dead after gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram members attacked Dille village in Borno State. Read more »
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President Goodluck Jonathan has insisted that his administration will not succumb to the violent activities of terrorist group, Boko Haram. Read more »
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At least 40 people have been killed when suspected Boko Haram insurgents attacked three villages in Borno state. Read more »