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to implement the president's agenda. After Buhari won re-election in 2019, he ordered his
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Kyari graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology from the
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accused Kyari of meddling in matters of national security.
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During the administration's first term, he worked mainly
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1162:"Tahir: The Death of a Radical Conservative"
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645:"Ibrahim Tahir: A Personal Loss"
643:Kyari, Abba (23 December 2009).
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1093:. 18 September 2019
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206:Alma mater
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