Senator condemns illegal establishment, operation of Peace Corps
Some groups of people have reportedly been parading themselves as officers of Peace Corps of Nigeria without the approval of ...
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Some groups of people have reportedly been parading themselves as officers of Peace Corps of Nigeria without the approval of ...
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The bill was passed by the 8th Assembly in 2017 but President Muhammadu Buhari declined assent, citing several reasons.
Police said they arrested the suspect fully dressed in Peace Corps T-shirt
The lawmakers want the office to be reopened within 21 days
The defence wants the prosecution to obey previous orders of the court first.
The APC senator also accuses the federal government of borrowing without impact.
The corps commandant says there are forces against the corps.
The committee summons the IGP and AGF to appear before it within seven days.
The peace corps seeks yo be made a federal agency.
The corps accuses IGP Ibrahim Idris of disobeying a court ruling.
The court says the police acted outside statutory powers.
The police and peace corps have had pitched battles in recent months.
The Peace Corps says it will help provide security in Nasarawa.
The Peace Corps said the arrest of its leader was illegal.
The Peace Corps also wants all its offices unsealed.
The setback, Tuesday, followed the presentation of the committee on the bill.
The #BBOG accused the groups of using its name to make money.