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President Muhammadu Buhari during a meeting in his office at the presidential villa has ordered mass retirement of permanent secretaries.

At least 17 permanent secretaries were asked to go.

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Buhari sacks permanent secretaries

Senior Advocates of No-Consequence (SANs), By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

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[FULL LIST] Presidency Unveils Names of Beneficiaries of Tinubu’s Presidential Pardon

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