The investigation
of arms purchase will witness the questioning of former Defence Chiefs, Service Chiefs, National Security Advisers (NSAs) and Ministers of Defence.
The trial of Founder of Daar communications, Raymond Dokpesi, over the probe
of arms purchase under the last administration has been adjourned till April 28 and...
This is coming in the instance
of the arms purchase committee constituted to audit the procurement of arms and equipment in the armed forces from 2007 to 2015.
Bolivia seemed to enjoy overwhelming advantages over Paraguay: it had thrice the latter's population, an army well - trained by the German general Hans von Kundt, and an ample supply
of arms purchased by loans from American banks.
Not exact matches
NEW DELHI, April 24 - U.S. sanctions on Russian military exports have put the brakes on a $ 6 billion deal with India and may derail the
arms purchases of other U.S. allies around Asia, experts say.
There will be some bargain hunting thanks to the collapse
of sterling — such as Japanese company Softbank's
purchase of the crown jewel
of Britain's technology industry, semiconductor designer
ARM Holdings.
In April, Sankaty Advisors, an
arm of private equity behemoth Bain Capital,
purchased Manischewitz Co., America's dominant matzo manufacturer, with an eye to marketing more kosher foods to non-Jews.
During the 2010 - 2014 period, Asia and Oceania was a big recipient
of arms imports accounting for 48 %
of global weapons
purchases.
Predictably, the NATO countries — with the exception
of Russian - leaning Hungary — Mexico, and east Asian countries jittery about a rising China all
purchased their
arms from the US, and not the other two big exporters.
Goldman's private equity
arm helped finance Bass Pro Shops» $ 4 billion
purchase of Cabela's, and that puts it in a awkward spot.
Iconology (Comixology) By 2014, Amazon's one - year - old digital
arm, Jet City Comics (part
of its Amazon Publishing imprint), was reportedly floundering, so the company
purchased the New York City - based e-publisher that had exclusive rights to titles including the Walking Dead series, which already had more than 200 million downloads, and a technology that could boost the Kindle by letting users merge their Amazon and ComiXology accounts.
Bombardier and Siemens already know each other well, with the Canadian company's transportation unit based in Germany after the
purchase of Daimler AG's Adtranz
arm in 2001 made it a leading global player.
Armed with better information about flight attributes at the point
of sale, consumers
purchased more frequently and, with a better understanding
of the value
of a ticket, they were more apt to buy the pricier tickets.
In March, as Prince Mohammed met with Mr. Trump and top national security officials in Washington, the State Department approved the sale
of an estimated $ 670 million in anti-tank missiles in an
arms package that also included spare parts for American - made tanks and helicopters that Saudi Arabia previously
purchased.
When Scotiabank acquired the Canadian brokerage
arm of E * Trade, the account I had opened with E * Trade to my participate in my employer's Stock
Purchase Plan... Read More»
Tribune Publishing's agreed - to, but not yet closed
purchase of UT San Diego offers case A («Newsonomics: Tribune Publishing Wraps Its
Arms Around San Diego — and All
of Southern California»).
A longstanding top floor feature was Marcel Duchamp's In Advance
of the Broken
Arm — a snow shovel the artist
purchased and declared art by fiat.
FLUID Live X (FLX) serves as the experiential activation
arm of the company, developing programming that engages brands with target consumers, whether at an event that connects them to the brand's lifestyle or directly at retail to influence the point
of purchase.
Overview: When Blackburn's relatively new owners completed their
purchase of Blackburn Rovers FC some six months ago, they announced that Champions League football was their primary aim shortly before handing Sam Allardyce his marching orders in a move which enraged the LMA and most neutrals but was surprisingly welcomed with open
arms by a large portion
of Rovers» supporters.
Parents are «badasses» when they express their distrust
of government and humanity and their interest in
arming to «protect» themselves (by owning a multitude
of weapons and
purchasing bullets on the internet as swiftly as ordering a box
of diapers).
If you're looking to add to your
arm candy,
purchase the gorgeous New Beginnings charm bangle; 20 %
of the proceeds from sales
of this bangle will go to ONE!
After 7 weeks
of our daughter ONLY sleeping in my
arms, while I sat up on the couch... the time had come to
purchase the DockATot in our last attempt to establish a safe sleeping environment for our baby that worked for our family.
These are so versatile, you can keep them just about anywhere... it's hard to just buy one because there are ao many cute prints but my
purchase can be justified since we always have a wet bag full
of supplies at
arm's reach when we need them!
This pram / baby jogger is ideal to be
purchased by every new parent for their infants to carry them in this pram comfortably to anyplace instead
of holding them in the
arms for hours together.
I wish I would have had the brains to think
of this before
purchasing our
Arm's Reach Co-Sleeper!
Your height and
arm length will determine your choice
of a stroller and like any other personal
purchase; your choice will also be determined by your lifestyle and your personal preferences to some other added functionality to the basic stroller.
You also want to make sure that the one you
purchase is easy to put on and will hold your child securely so that you two can enjoy the water without worry over them slipping out
of your
arms.
A Former Minister
of Aviation, Femi Fani - Kayode has denied media reports linking him to the controversial $ 2bn
arms purchase fund from the office
of the ex-National Security Adviser, NSA, Col. Sambo Dasuki (reted) upon which he has been alleged to have received N1.7 billion from.
Even though Azerbaijan has
purchased 85 per cent
of its
arms imports from Russia from 2010 - 2015, Russia has not provided Azerbaijan with enough military support to record a decisive victory in Nagorno - Karabakh.
Recall the top staffs
of the ex NSA was grilled few weeks back by the EFCC owing to the information believed to be at their dispositions in respect to the
arms purchase deal.
I can hazard a guess that there are over twenty different accounts in the office
of the National Security Adviser and not all monies that come into the office
of National Security Adviser are meant for the
purchase of arms.
The independent expenditure
arm of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee today made a new round
of television ad buys in seven districts, including two New York seats where the DCCC has not previously
purchased air time.
SERAP's Executive Director, Mr Adetokunbo Mumuni, in a letter, which read in part, said: «SERAP is sending you this open letter to seek explanations from you, as former President and Commander - in - Chief
of the Nigerian
Armed Forces, on what you knew, or had reason to know on the apparent diversion and sharing
of the over $ 2 billion meant to
purchase arms to empower Nigerian soldiers to fight Boko Haram.
«Is it correct to suggest that the budget
of over $ 2 billion to
purchase arms for Nigerian soldiers fighting Boko Haram in the North - East
of the country was authorised by you or your office?
If so, is it also correct to suggest that the apparent diversion and sharing
of the over $ 2 billion meant for
purchase of arms was a presidential - level decision and that you signed off on it?
«Is it not correct to suggest that your administration acted on the basis that it was essentially unrestrained by international or Nigerian law in engaging in or encouraging the apparent diversion and sharing
of the over $ 2 billion meant to
purchase arms for Nigerian soldiers in order to protect them against attacks from Boko Haram and to enhance their ability to defend the territorial integrity
of the country and provide security for its citizens?»
«Would SERAP be correct to suggest that you, as President and Commander - in - Chief, knew about the authorization, apparent diversion and sharing
of the over $ 2 billion meant to
purchase arms for Nigerian soldiers, in the chain
of command involving your former NSA and others?
«Assuming you did not directly order or authorise the apparent diversion and sharing
of the over $ 2 billion meant to
purchase arms for Nigerian soldiers, is it fair to suggest that you at least knew, or had reason to know, that your own former NSA was apparently involved in the heinous crime
of corruption to wit: the diversion and sharing
of over $ 2 billion meant to
purchase arms for Nigerian soldiers; and did not take all necessary and reasonable measures in your power as Commander - in - Chief and President to prevent the alleged diversion and sharing
of our commonwealth, as explained above?
'' It is also clear, as has been shown so far by the outcome
of the panel probing past
arms deals, that the
purchase of substandard weapons apparently resulted from the massive corruption that enveloped the deals, the kind
of horrifying graft that saw the
purchase of refurbished choppers that lacked rotors, or fighter jets that could not be deployed to the theatre
of war because they were not up to par.
Former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd) has challenged the audacity
of the federal government to put him on trial on the alleged mismanagement
of fund meant for
purchase of arms.
, who is currently facing trial, stole the $ 2.1 bn budgeted for the
purchase of arms.
It will be recalled that Justice Baba Yusuf had on December 18, 2015 granted bail to Dasuki and the rest
of his co-accused bail in the sum
of N250m with one surety in relation to 19 counts
of misappropriation
of about N32bn meant for
purchase of arms.
Former National Security Adviser (NSA), Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd), has denied ever making statement implicating anyone or group in the allegation
of $ 2billion
arms purchase deal leveled against him by the federal government.
«To claim that Dasuki and his partners did not steal the
arms purchase fund reveals the inner beliefs
of Jonathan.
Former National Security Adviser (NSA), Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd), has denied ever making statement implicating anyone or group in the allegation
of $ 2billion
arms purchase deal brought against him by the federal government.
The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act, named for the high school where 19 - year - old Nikolas Cruz used an AR - 15 to kill 17 students and school officials, raises Florida's minimum age for
purchasing guns to 21, requires a three - day waiting period for firearms
purchases, bans the sale
of bump stocks, and, controversially, sets aside $ 67 million to
arm teachers.
In a series
of tweets, the lawmaker wrote «A Billion dollar to
purchase arms will not make sense if we don't factor the welfare and wellbeing
of the officers and soldiers fighting the war.
I Was Never Invited by
Arms Procurement Panel *** Says I Served Nigeria with the Best of Intention — Ex-NSA Dasuki Following damning revelations by the federal government alleging that former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki and some security Chiefs siphoned hundreds of millions of dollars meant for the purchase of arms and ammunition to -LSB-
Arms Procurement Panel *** Says I Served Nigeria with the Best
of Intention — Ex-NSA Dasuki Following damning revelations by the federal government alleging that former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki and some security Chiefs siphoned hundreds
of millions
of dollars meant for the
purchase of arms and ammunition to -LSB-
arms and ammunition to -LSB-...]
DSS on their own part attributed their action to the refusal Dasuki to appear before the committee constituted by President Buhari to investigate the
purchase of Arms during the past administration.
The January 20, 2015 memo in which Dr Okonjo - Iweala sought and received the approval
of former President Jonathan for the release
of part
of the newly returned Abacha funds to the NSA for
purchase of arms is totally separate from the $ 2.1 billion issue.