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How a fake presidential council ended up with a budget of almost $1m in Nigeria

How a fake presidential council ended up with a budget of almost $1m in Nigeria
BBC World Saturday 11 July 2026, 00:46 UTC 1 min read
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The government says it was set up with a forged letter of appointment but others say there is more to it.

The government says it was set up with a forged letter of appointment but others say there is more to it.
Nigeria (LOCATION)
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