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Lokoja – The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, said army authorities had approved the establishment of a ‘Special Forces Battalion’ Barracks to be located in Okene, Kogi. Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Burtai (L), inspecting Guard of Honour, during the inauguration of the Nigerian Army Vehicle Manufacturing Company (NAVMC) Buratai disclosed this on Friday to journalists in Okene after inspecting the proposed site of the new barracks at Okene Secondary School in Okene Local Government Area. Represented by Maj.-Gen. Ademo Salihu, Commander, Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) Minna, Buratai said that the new barracks would enhance security of lives and property in Kogi. He named it ”109 Special Forces Battalion” Barracks, Okene, and said that its establishment was prompted by the strategic importance of Kogi in Nigeria, “being the gateway between the North and the Southern part of the country”. ”So, the Federal Government considers it very appropriate ...

Many politicians gain their wealth in business before getting into politics. Others use their political connections to make them money. Some are heirs or heiresses before they ever enter office. What follows are some of the wealthiest politicians in the world – and the stories of how they made so, so much money. 1. Silvio Berlusconi Net worth : $6.7B Country : Italy Position : Former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is a Italian political figure who served as prime minister in four different governments. In fact, Berlusconi holds the title as the longest-serving PM in Italy since World War II. His party is the center-right side of Italy’s political spectrum. Clearly he knows how to stay in the people’s favor. Silvio Berlusconi © miqu77 / Shutterstock.com On the business side, Berlusconi is well-known for owning the Milan football club A.C. Milan from the 1980’s until 2017. He also holds a majority stake in the media company Mediaset. Some of Berlusconi’s wealth may have...