Buhari Refuses To Sign Peace Corps Bill



His rejection of the bill was contained in a communication to the legislature today. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Yakubu Dogara, has just read the letter to members in plenary. 


Buhari says the organization is a duplication of existing security agencies

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