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By Henry Umoru – Abuja A bill for an Act to establish the Nigerian Peace Corps (NPC) to empower, develop and provide alternative employment for youth to facilitate peace and community services has passed second reading in the Senate. The passage on Tuesday was sequel to the presentation of the lead debate by the sponsor
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ON July 10, 2018, the Peace Corps of Nigeria marked its 20th anniversary as a corporate entity. With Discipline and Patriotic Services as its motto, the Corps is committed to promoting National creativity, Peace and Youth Development. The Corps’ Mission Statement include training, educating and orientating the youths on leadership and nation-building, to enable them become decent citizens with respect for constituted authorities, democratic norms and the rule of law.
Read More The Peace Corps of Nigeria (PCN), on Tuesday, appealed to the Inspector General of Police (I-G) to obey court orders and unseal its office in Jabi, Abuja.
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The Nigeria Police on Tuesday clashed with members of the Peace Corps during its 20th anniversary in Abuja.
Read More YENAGOA— A member of Peace Corps of Nigeria, Seiyefa Okorie, arrested with a locally-made pistol by Police in Bayelsa State has disclosed that he peddles drugs and robs in Yenagoa and environs.
Read MoreThe Bayelsa Police command on Thursday confirmed the arrest of one Seiyefa Okorie, a 33-year-old suspected member of the Peace Corps of Nigeria for alleged illegal possession of a pistol.
Read More THE House of Representatives despite efforts from Lawmakers to save the Peace Corps Bill, finally killed it after a two hour long debate.
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The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, fixed June 11 to rule on a motion seeking to stop further hearing on the money laundering charge the Federal Government slammed against the Commandant of Peace Corps of Nigeria, Mr. Dickson Akor.
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The Conference of Nigeria Political Party (CNPP), Edo Chapter, on Saturday, commended President Muhammadu Buhari over his rejection of Peace Corps bill.
Read More President Muhammadu Buhari’s veto of the bill establishing the Peace Corp has set up another conflict between the legislative and executive arms of the Federal Government.
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