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The EFFC Chairman- I Would Rather Resign Than Work Against My Conscience And The Rule Of Law

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The executive chairman of EFCC (Economic and Financial Crime Commission), Abdulrasheed Bawa has sworn to step down on his position if anyone wants him to act against the rule of law and his conscience. He also mentions that the allows EFCC to inspect bankers’ assets.  According to a Nigerian news headline today , Bawa made everyone aware of his position on his appearance in an interview with the NTA- Nigerian Television authority. Mr. Wilson Uwajaren, the EFCA’s Head of Media and Public Relations released the minutes of the interview yesterday. He said that the fear of God and rule of law are his guiding principles. Also stated that “I will keep doing what is right. The commission I’m overseeing will continue to respect the rule of law.  "If someone asks me to do something contrary to my conscience or the rule of law, I will resign my appointment." He said that it is corruption that hinders the sustainable growth of the country and acts as a burden. He said that everyone shou

Student Learning Affected By Poor Nutrition

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The latest Nigerian news headlines today talks about how poor nutrition affects the academic performance of young children. Adequate nutrition is a must for the mental development of a child and its deficiency can lead to various issues. Here KOFOWOROLA Belo-OSAGIA speaks about what parents need to do for their overall development of their kids especially if they wish for their academic growth.  Besides offering them good schools, excellent teachers, and great classroom material, parents fail to understand the importance of good nutrition which is a must so that they can perform well at school. A nutritional enthusiast, Ms. Olanike Aladesuyi explained this importance to some parents in a parent-teacher forum that was organized in an Elementary school in Ogba and by J.Nissi Kindergarten. She suggested that parents need to stop giving heavy meals during breakfast. Such meals should be replaced with smoothies and fruits, and healthy meals to be given at lunchtime around 11 Am.  During an

Buhari's Shoot On Sight Order Bossed by NEF, Local Govt Service Commission

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NEF or the Norther Elder Forum as well as the chairmen of the Association of Chairmen of Local Government Service Commission have expressed their support for President Muhammadu Buhari's order. The order is that bandits carrying AK-47 rifles be shot on sight. As per the Latest Nigerian breaking news today They are stating that the President's order has shown how the administration woke up to the reality that light weapons, as well as small arms, were everywhere in the country. NEF's Director Publicity and Advocacy, Dr. Hakeem Baba Ahmed, had words with one of the correspondents and expressed fear that the security operatives may not carry out the order given by President. Again, he further added: "He (President Buhari) looks like he was living in a denial all this time, but Nigeria has become the repository of millions of weapons and arms". We do not know any specific place they are actually coming from, however, the President told that they are basically coming f