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    Alleged N400m Fraud: Court Closes Metuh’s Case In His Absence
    ‘Why People Are Resigning From My Administration – Bauchi Governor, Mohammed Abubakar
    Full List Of 69 Universities Approved By NUC For Post-Graduate Programmes
    ‘Why I Told Linda Ikeji To Forget About Marriage And Get Pregnant’ – Charly Boy
    [PHOTO] OPC Leader, Gani Adams Graduates With a Degree in Political Science From LASU
    ‘You’re A Threat To Osinbajo’, Buhari Tells Female Lawmakers Seeking Post Of Vice-President In 2019
    15 Things You Should Know About Musiliu Smith, The New Police Service Commission Chairman
    [PHOTOS] Armed Policemen Raid Ondo Home of Jonathan’s Aide, Kingsley Kuku, Ex-Jonathan aide
    [PHOTO] Double Celebration For Fani-Kayode As His Wife Gives Birth To Triplets On Her Birthday
    ‘Declaring Me Wanted, An Attempt To Embarrass My Personality —Innoson Chairman
    Argentina Goalkeeper Sergio Romero Ruled Out Of 2018 World Over Knee Injury
    Court Nullifies House Of Reps’ Suspension Of Member, Jibrin, Orders Payment Of His Allowances
    ‘Seek Foreign Help If You Can’t Stop Herdsmen Killings’ -Soyinka Tells FG
    Peace Corps Bill ‘Dies’ As Reps Fail To Override Buhari’s Veto

Alleged N400m Fraud: Court Closes Metuh’s Case In His Absence

Posted: 25 May 2018 01:15 PM PDT

FOLLOWING the absence of the former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olisa Metuh and was not represented in court by any counsel, the Federal High Court in Abuja, handling the N400 million money laundering charge against the former PDP spokesman yesterday, closed his case.

The trial judge, Justice Okon Abang, in a bench ruling on an application by the prosecution counsel, Sylvanus Tahir seeking an order of the court closing the case of the first defendant (Metuh) said the court had adjourned the matter till yesterday for the cross-examination of the 11th Defence witness, Oladeji Bamidele and expressed worry over the absence of the first defendant and his counsel in court.

Abang said the court had, on January 25, 2018 granted Metuh’s application dated January 19, 2018 to call additional seven witnesses to the nine he had already called and ordered that the seven witnesses should be in court at all times to give evidence, as the court will not grant any other adjournment in the matter at the instance of the first defendant.

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‘Why People Are Resigning From My Administration – Bauchi Governor, Mohammed Abubakar

Posted: 25 May 2018 12:45 PM PDT

The Bauchi State Governor, Mohammed Abubakar, has explained reasons why people are resigning their appointments from his administration.

His deputy, Nuhu Gidado, resigned on Wednesday; and before then, three other top officials had resigned.

Mr Abubakar gave reasons for the development in a brief chat with State House correspondents after meeting President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday.

Q: Why did your deputy resign, what transpired between the two of you?

A: What transpired is in the letter of the deputy and I think people should read that letter. Read the entire letter and you will see that there was nothing bad that transpired between us. His final paragraph is that he remains loyal to his leader and his brother. In my response I eulogised him and wished him the best in his future endeavour and assured him of the support of the good people of Bauchi State. There was no problem whatsoever.

Q: Why was it easy for you to accept his resignation?

A: The word resignation connotes a will on the part of the person who has offered. He offered his letter willingly and there is no way you can force him to accept an employment when the time has come for him to look elsewhere.

Q: How was the working relationship between you two?

A: We had the most fantastic working relationship. In his words and you can ask him, he has said several times that he is the most pampered deputy governor in Nigeria.

Q: From what we are hearing, three other persons have left your government. Why are people leaving your government?

A: Because I have come to Bauchi State to ensure change and change is very very difficult for people to accept.

People are used to a certain way of doing business and I have come to change that way of doing business. Because, that way was destroying Bauchi State. So, we had to put a stop to it, we had to bring Bauchi State out of the dungeon. I give people a chance and if you think you can go at my pace you stay and if you can’t go at my pace you resign.

Q: So did your deputy resign because he couldn’t go at your pace and are we expecting more resignation?

A: I don’t know.

Q: The spokesman to the deputy governor said on television that he resigned because he was not being treated as part of the government?

A: I see. I think he was wrong. Go to the House of Assembly and check, I went on official leave twice since I took over and each time I transmitted a letter to the House of Assembly making him the acting governor of Bauchi. Moreover, I have him in the most important ministry, the ministry of education, where I have been allocating the largest share of the budget of Bauchi State since 2008. That should answer your question.

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Full List Of 69 Universities Approved By NUC For Post-Graduate Programmes

Posted: 25 May 2018 12:20 PM PDT

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has released a list of approved post-graduate awarding institutions in Nigeria.

The commission said it observed that some Nigerian universities are running unapproved post-graduate programmes, leading to the award of Masters and PhD degrees.

A bulletin issued on Monday from the office of the Executive Secretary dated May 14 contains the list of federal, state and private universities currently allowed to issue such certificates to students in Nigeria.

“The commission has also observed some parastatals and institutes awarding these same postgraduate degrees, either on their own or through unapproved affiliation with Nigerian and foreign universities,” the bulletin said.

According to the commission, such practices are not only unethical, “but also antithetical to time -tested quality assurance best practices”.

“The commission hereby notifies the general public that only the following universities have approval to offer postgraduate programmes at the Masters’ and Ph.D levels in Nigeria as of July 30,2012,” the bulletin said .

According to the bulletin, Nigeria has 162 universities: 41 are federal, 47 are state owned while 74 are privately owned institutions.

Out of the 41 federal universities across the country, 26 are approved by the commission for post-graduate programmes:

1. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi

2. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

3. Bayero University, Kano

4. Federal University of Technology, Akure

5. Federal University of Technology, Minna

6. Federal University of Technology, Owerri

7. Micheal Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike

8. Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola

9. National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos

10. Nigeria Defence Academy, Kaduna

11. Nnamdi Azikwe University, Akwa

12. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife

13. University of Abuja, Gwagwalada

14. University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

15. University of Agriculture, Makurdi

16. University of Benin, Benin City

17. University of Calabar, Calabar

18. University of Ibadan, Ibadan

19. University of Ilorin, Ilorin

20. University of Jos, Jos

21. University of Lagos, Akoko

22. University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri

23. University of Nigeria, Nsukka

24. University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt

25. University of Uyo, Uyo

26. Usmanu Dan Fodio University, Sokoto

Similarly, only 25 state universities were approved by the commission for post-graduate programmes out of the 47 state owned universities in the country. The approved universities are :

1. Abia State University, Uturu

2. Adamawa State University, Mubi

3. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko

4. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma

5. Anambra University, Uli

6. Benue State University, Makurdi

7. Cross River University of Technology, Calabar

8. Delta State University, Abraka

9. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki

10. Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti

11. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu

12. Imo State University, Owerri

13. Kogi State University, Anyigba

14. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso

15. Lagos State University, Ojo

16. Nasarawa State University, Keffi

17. Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island

18. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye

19. Rivers State University of Science and Technology

20. Umar Musa Yar’Adua University, Katsina

21. Gombe State University, Gombe

22. Ibrahim Babangida University, Lapai

23. Kano State University of Science and Technology

24. Kebbi State University of Science and Technology

25. Kwara State University, Malete

Meanwhile, only 18 universities out of 74 private universities were approved for post-graduate studies. The 18 institutions are:

1. African University of Science and Technology, Abuja

2. American University of Nigeria, Yola

3. Babcock University, Ilishan Remo

4. Benson Idahosa University, Benin City

5. Bowen University, Iwo

6. Covenant University, Ota

7. Igbiniedo University, Okada

8. Pan-African University, Lekki

9. Redeemer’s University, Mowe, Ogun State

10. Caleb University, Lagos

11. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji

12. Nigerian Turkish Nile University, Abuja

13. Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State

14. Lead City University, Ibadan (MSc. Only)

15. University of Mkar, Mkar (MSc. Only)

16. Madona University, Okija

17. Al-hikmah University, Ilorin (MSc. Only)

18. Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike , Enugu state.

“Employers of labour, educational institutions and other stakeholders are to note that only certificates issued by these universities for their approved programmes, are valid for employment, further studies and other purposes,” the commission said.

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‘Why I Told Linda Ikeji To Forget About Marriage And Get Pregnant’ – Charly Boy

Posted: 25 May 2018 11:50 AM PDT

Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has explained why he told popular blogger, Linda Ikeji, to forget about marriage.

Recall that the blogger broke the news of her pregnancy early this week and it has generated comments on various platforms.

Posting from his Instagram handle @areafada1, Charly Boy said, “For those brainless cells who couldn’t grasp why I told Linda Ikeji to forget about marriage, they don’t make men like they used to. Most young men are just looking for someone to pay their bills. Linda has been burnt so many times by useless wayo men parading themselves as prospective husbands. Most good men are already taken. Most men don’t have the confidence to live with an already made woman. Most women desire a very strong man, who can take charge and take care.

“Marriage very soon will no longer be fashionable because most people can’t cope. Marriage is a good thing, if you’re lucky, but it’s not for everybody.”

He added, “One of my daughters has been a single mother after leaving a very abusive marriage. She is the best mum I know and doing well for herself. Marriage can only work for two people who understand that it is a lot of discipline and hard work. It’s not a tea party. Even some so called “Men of God” can’t hold down a marriage.

“I have managed to survive almost 40 years with the same woman — no be sey e sweet like dat. So, mumu men should go think about their lives. It takes two to tango. Leave Linda alone. Go face your life.”.

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[PHOTO] OPC Leader, Gani Adams Graduates With a Degree in Political Science From LASU

Posted: 25 May 2018 11:20 AM PDT

OPC leader and the current Aare Onakakanfo of Yoruba Land, Otunba Gani Adams has just graduated from Lagos State University, Ojo Campus where he obtained a degree in Political Science.

Sharing a photo from his convocation, Gani Adams wrote, ‘develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow’.

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‘You’re A Threat To Osinbajo’, Buhari Tells Female Lawmakers Seeking Post Of Vice-President In 2019

Posted: 25 May 2018 10:58 AM PDT

President Muhammadu Buhari has told the female members of the state Houses of Assembly nationwide that their request to have the post of the vice president reserved for women is a direct threat to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.

Buhari said this on Friday when members of the Conference of Nigeria Female Parliamentarians visited him at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, during which they urged him to consider picking a female running mate for the 2019 presidential election.

Apart from the vice president slot, the female legislators also asked Buhari to make it compulsory for one out of three senators produced by each state of the federation to be a woman.

They also demanded that three out of nine members of the House of Representatives from each state should be a woman.

The leader of the delegation, Mrs. Elizabeth Ative, made the demands on behalf of her colleagues.

Ative said, “Currently, many African and European nations are daily finding ways to include more women in governance.

“Some have elected or appointed women as heads of state, prime ministers, heads of foreign ministries and other key positions of decision making.

“It will not be out of place, Your Excellency, for women to be given such opportunities in our dear nation. Even God created them male and female.”

Ative also claimed that female politicians are being marginalised by men. She, however, commended Buhari for what he called his “integrity.”

In his response, Buhari jocularly told the women that their demand for a female vice president was a threat to the current holder of the office, Yemi Osinbajo.

“It is a pity that the vice president is not here; but I am sure the Secretary to the Government of the Federation will brief him that his position is (being) threatened,” the President replied.

Buhari also said that he had no constitutional powers to grant the third request that a particular number of federal lawmakers produced by each state should be women.

He said only a military dictator could make such a pronouncement.

“I am not all that powerful (such) that when I talk, it becomes a decree. As I said, it is only the vice president that is threatened,” he said.

He, however, thanked the women for their support and urged them to continue, especially as he has declared his intention to seek a re-election.

He also said that there was no truth in their belief that men were bent on marginalising women in the forthcoming general elections

Osinbajo was not present at the meeting which Buhari had with the female lawmakers.

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15 Things You Should Know About Musiliu Smith, The New Police Service Commission Chairman

Posted: 25 May 2018 08:26 AM PDT

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, May 24 appointed former Musiliu Smith, a former inspector-general of police, as chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC).

Musiliu succeeds Mike Okiro, also a former Inspector-General.

Breaking: Buhari Appoints Ex-IG Of Police, Musiliu Smith As Chairman of Police Service Commission

Here are 15 things you didn’t know about him

1. Alhaji Musiliu Adeola Kunbi Smith was born to the famous Smith family of Offin/Alakoro in central Lagos, on April 17, 1946.

2. His father, the late Alhaji Liasu Akande Smith (MON), was the first Surveyor General of Lagos State and a former National President of Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria while his mother was the late Alhaja Abadat Eniola Smith, also a staunch member of the society in her lifetime.

3. Alhaji Smith had his earliest educational pursuit at the Ansar-Ud-Deen Primary School Alakoro, Lagos, between 1952 – 1959, and later attended Ansar-ud-deen College, Isolo, Lagos, from 1960- 1964.

4. His first working experience after his secondary education was at the then Lagos City Council as an Account Clerk between 1965 and 1967. He successfully read for his GCE Advanced Level papers during the period and got promoted to the rank of Account Clerk Grade II.

5. He proceeded to the University of Lagos in 1967 and graduated with an Honours degree in Sociology in 1970, as a member of the first set of Sociology graduates of the University.

6. On his graduation in June 1970 from University of Lagos, he was employed by Lagos State Government as an Assistant Secretary, where he worked till he started his Police Career on 1st April, 1971, as a member of the Police Cadet ASP Course 2, which ran from April 1971 to May 1972.

7. He was posted to Enugu, where he functioned as Assistant Superintendent (Administration) for then Enugu Province. His further police training took him to Durham Constabulary Department, England and Police Staff College, Jos. In both institutions, Mr. Smith gave a good account of himself.

8. Between 1973 and 1978, he was an instructor at the Police College, Ikeja, Lagos, from where he was posted to the then Gongola State and deployed as Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Mubi, now in Adamawa State. Thus started a glowing career, which culminated in his appointment as Commandant, Police College, Orji River, in 1987.

9. In 1988, he was promoted Commissioner of Police and moved to Lagos where he took over control of the Criminal Intelligence Divisional Force.  As commissioner, he held sway in several Commands including: Criminal Intelligence Bureau, Force CID ; Kwara State Command, and Plateau State Command.
10.He went for further training at the National War College (1994-1995) and on graduation proceeded to complete a master’s programme in strategic studies at the University of Ibadan.

11.In early 1996, Mr. Smith was promoted Assistant Inspector-General and posted to Command Zone 1 with Headquarters in Kano. It was while there that he was appointed a member of the Provisional Ruling Council in September 1998.

12. On May 29, 1999, ‘MS’ as he was fondly called by close friends, was appointed the Inspector-General of Police (IGP). He succeeded Ibrahim Coomassie, who had held the post since 1993. He was asked to retire from active service of the Nigerian police force as IGP by Obasanjo on March 6, 2002.He was replaced by Mustafa Adebayo Balogun.

13. Mr. Smith is a proud recipient of the National Award of the Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR). He was the last but one National President of the Ansar-Ud-Deen College Old Boys’ Association. A distinguished honouree of UNILAG Alumni Achievers Award, Alhaji M.A.K. Smith was also the Pioneer Chairman, Skye Bank Plc from January 2006 to 30th September 2010. In addition, he also served on the Board of many other companies as either Chairman or Director.

14.Alhaji Smith was honoured with the degree of Doctor of Science (D.Sc) Honoris Causa of the Lagos State University, few years ago and also of, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin.Between August 2007 and December 2008, he served the nation as one of the eminent Nigerians on the Electoral Reform Committee.

15.He is happily married to ALHAJA ARIAT ADEROJU SMITH since 25th September, 1977 and the union is blessed with successful children.



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[PHOTOS] Armed Policemen Raid Ondo Home of Jonathan’s Aide, Kingsley Kuku, Ex-Jonathan aide

Posted: 25 May 2018 07:45 AM PDT

Armed police officers on Thursday stormed the residence of a former adviser to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan on Niger Delta affairs, Kingsley Kuku, in Arogbo, Ese-Odo Local Government Area of Ondo State.

The gun wielding police officers, about 20, shot continuously into the air to scare members of the small community before breaking into the house to ransack it.

Mr Kuku had issues of corruption with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) relating to the administration of the Amnesty Programme of the Jonathan administration which he directly supervised. He is believed to have gone into hiding in a foreign country to avoid prosecution.

The shooting caused serious panic among the residents of the town, forcing many of them to run away from the community.

A resident told journalists that the police told them they were searching for kidnappers.

“They broke into every room and everywhere in Kuku’s house, claiming to search for kidnappers,” he said.

“After searching all the rooms in the house in commando-style, they left without finding anything incriminating or any kidnapper in the house.”

Confirming the operation, the Police Public Relations Officer in Ondo State, Femi Joseph, said the police officers were from the the Force Headquarters, Abuja, ”on lawful mission.”

He said the action of the police officers was not in breach of any law nor the rights of any person.

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[PHOTO] Double Celebration For Fani-Kayode As His Wife Gives Birth To Triplets On Her Birthday

Posted: 25 May 2018 06:18 AM PDT

Ex-Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode is currently in a happy mood as he and his wife, Precious Chikwendu have welcomed a set of triplets (boys).

Precious who earlier this week shared photos of her baby bump gave birth to them today (May 25) which also coincides with her birthday.

Fani-Kayode as usual took to Twitter to share the good news

    I give thanks to God for the birth of my three beautiful sons Ragnar, Aiden and Liam this morning. They are so beautiful. Precious and the three boys are doing very well. Today is her birthday: what a wonderful birthday gift that the Lord has given to us. To God be the glory! pic.twitter.com/eN6zNPV5tP

    — Femi Fani-Kayode (@realFFK) May 25, 2018

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‘Declaring Me Wanted, An Attempt To Embarrass My Personality —Innoson Chairman

Posted: 25 May 2018 03:44 AM PDT

CHAIRMAN of Innoson Group of Companies, Chief Innocent Chukwuma, yesterday responded to the report of court declaring him wanted, saying it was attempt to embarrass his personality.

Founder and chairman of Nigeria’s automobile company, Innoson Motors, Innocent Chukwuma. According to a statement he issued yesterday, “I have been briefed by my lawyers that Justice Mojisola Dada of Lagos State High Court Ikeja granted the oral plea of counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to declare me wanted because of my failure to appear before the court today. I have expressly stated before that I am not afraid of arraignment but must be arraigned through due process of the law.

“It must be noted that I, through my legal counsel, challenged the jurisdiction of the Lagos State High Court to hear the forgery charge filed against me by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on the ground of, inter alia, the charge being an abuse of process.

I filed an application before the court that this present charge is an abuse of process because a similar charge on the same subject matter, transactions and issues is ongoing at the Federal High Court Lagos Division between the same parties, in charge no FHC/l/565c/2015. The last hearing of the charge at the Federal High Court was this week, May 22nd 2018.” Justice Mojisola Dada of the special offences court sitting in Lagos, on Thursday had declared the Chairman of Innoson Motors Nigeria Ltd, Innocent Chukwuma wanted over his failure to make an appearance in court for his arraignment for the fifth time.

Chukwuma, alias Innoson is standing trial in a matter between his company and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

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Argentina Goalkeeper Sergio Romero Ruled Out Of 2018 World Over Knee Injury

Posted: 25 May 2018 02:20 AM PDT

Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero has been ruled out of the World Cup with a knee injury.

The 31-year-old Manchester United player has won 94 caps for the country and played in the 2014 World Cup final defeat by Germany.

Chelsea’s Willy Caballero, with two caps, and River Plate’s Franco Armani, who is uncapped, are Argentina’s reserve goalkeepers.

Tigres’ Nahuel Guzman has been called into the squad as Romero’s replacement.

Argentina’s Football Association said Romero will have surgery on his injured right knee.

Argentina begin their World Cup campaign against Iceland on 16 June before games against Croatia and Nigeria in Group D.

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Court Nullifies House Of Reps’ Suspension Of Member, Jibrin, Orders Payment Of His Allowances

Posted: 25 May 2018 01:50 AM PDT

A Federal High Court in Abuja has declared unlawful the 2016 decision by the House Representatives to suspend one its members, Abdulmumin Jibrin for 180 days.

Justice John Tsoho, in a judgment on Thursday, held that the House of Reps, in suspending Jibrin beyond the 14 days allowed under its Rules, violated the House’s Rules and Jibrin’s constitutionally guaranteed rights to freedom of expression and fair hearing.

The judgment was on a suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/CS/595/2016 filed on October 14, 2016 shortly after his suspension in September.

The judge described as laughable the decision by the House of Reps to suspend a member on the grounds that he reported cases of corrupt practices against its leadership to anti-corruption agencies.

He said, in a democracy, the lawful option opened to the House”s leadership, against who such allegations were made, was to go before the agencies to clear their names rather than resorting to undemocratic tactics.

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‘Seek Foreign Help If You Can’t Stop Herdsmen Killings’ -Soyinka Tells FG

Posted: 25 May 2018 01:22 AM PDT

Wole Soyinka, Nobel laureate, has advised the federal government to seek assistance from the international community to end the killings by suspected herdsmen.

Soyinka described the killings in Benue and other states as ethnic cleansing, saying “there is no other word to describe it”.

The professor made the comments on Thursday while speaking in Makurdi, the Benue state capital, during the 35th anniversary of ‘Adan Wade Kohol Ga’, a novel written by of Suemo Chia.

He said: “If the government cannot cope, it should not shy away from asking for international help.

“People are dying, this government cannot cope, please just ask for international help and I know they’re ready and willing to come to our aid.

“Instead of treating the country of its cancerous disease rather, it is ringworm that is being treated.

“The killings that are taking place in Benue and other states are targeted at ethnic cleansing and there is no any other word to describe it than that.”

Soyinka said the killings would have stopped if President Muhammadu Buhari had visited the hotspots and issued warnings to herdsmen.

“We have to come together to probe the ugly situation so that the impunity which is going on in the country for long will stop,” he said.

“If the President had visited any community where lives were lost due to the killings perpetrated by the armed herdsmen and give warnings, the killings would have stopped since.”

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Peace Corps Bill ‘Dies’ As Reps Fail To Override Buhari’s Veto

Posted: 25 May 2018 12:56 AM PDT

The House of Representatives’ move to override President Muhammadu Buhari’s veto on the Peace Corps Bill failed on Thursday as the lawmakers voted against the second reading of the bill in Abuja.

The bill sought to turn the Peace Corps, currently a non-governmental organisation, into a government para-military agency.

The bill, which had been passed by the National Assembly was rejected by President Muhammadu Buhari, who refused to sign it into law as the president claim that there was not enough fund to meet the demands of the corps.

Some lawmakers had planned to veto the president’s rejection.

However, on Thursday, the bill failed to pass the second reading at the House of Representatives.

The Peace Corps body has over 150,000 under its enclave that could have been employed automatically if the bill had been signed into law by Buhari.

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