What did Dasuki do?
Corruption allegations On December 1, 2015, Dasuki was arrested by Nigeria’s State Security Service (SSS) for allegedly stealing $2.1 billion and accused of awarding phantom contracts to buy 12 helicopters, four fighter jets, and ammunition meant for Nigeria’s military campaign against Boko Haram Islamist militants.
What is dasuki gate?
The $2 billion arms deal or Dasukigate is an arms procurement deal in Nigeria that resulted in the embezzlement of $2 billion through the office of the National Security Adviser under the leadership of Colonel Sambo Dasuki, the former National Security Adviser.
When was General Buhari overthrown?
1985 Nigerian coup d’état
| Date | August 27, 1985 |
|---|---|
| Location | Nigeria |
| Result | Coup succeeds. Muhammadu Buhari is ousted by the Chief of Army Staff Ibrahim Babangida. |
How was Vatsa executed?
On 5 March 1986, he was executed by the military regime of General Ibrahim Babangida (who was his childhood friend) following a military tribunal conviction for treason associated with an abortive coup.
Why was Vatsa executed?
How old is IBB?
80 years (August 17, 1941)Ibrahim Babangida / Age
What is Buhari wife name?
Aisha Buharim. 1989
Safinatu Yusufm. 1971–1988
Muhammadu Buhari/Wife
Aisha Halilu Buhari (born 17 February 1971) is the First Lady of Nigeria and wife of the current President Muhammadu Buhari, who assumed office on 29 May 2015 after defeating the then-incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan. Aisha Buhari is a cosmetologist and beauty therapist.
Is Buhari a Hausa?
Early life. Buhari was born to a Fulani family on 17 December 1942, in Daura, Katsina State, his father was called Mallam Hardo Adamu, a Fulani chieftain from Dumurkul in Mai’Adua, and his mother’s name was Zulaihat, who had Hausa and Kanuri ancestry.