No fewer than 30,000 candidates applied for the scholarship scheme, with about 6,000 qualifying through the computer-based test stage.
The Amnesty chief pointed out that “full justice for the Ogoni Nine is only a first step – much more needs to be done to get justice for communities in the Niger Delta”.
The swearing-in followed the suspension of the elected LG chairman, Theresa Ushie, by the Cross River House of Assembly.
The NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, said the suspect was arrested while on his way to Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran.
At Maiduguri Airport, NDLEA arrested two businessmen, Ishaku Abdullahi, 30, and Buba Usman, 32, at the domestic arrivals hall.
The centre will host exhibitions, language classes, academic seminars, and cultural events.
He said a total of 2,302 corps members had successfully completed their service year in Rivers.
“I’m warning for the last time. I’ll arrest you. I’ll lock you up. I don’t care. No man of God will pray for you and succeed,” said Mr Ibiyeomie.
The 49-year-old suspect fled with the baby after the drugged 20-year-old mother fell asleep, the police said.
“This was somebody I brought to government, gave him food and everything, but he became a tool for my enemies to fight me,” said Mr Wike.
