Court jails man 25 years over drug trafficking

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has sentenced one Carr Bismark, also known as Ogbonna Charles Freeman, to 25 years imprisonment for attempting to unlawfully export 889 grams of cocaine. After pleading guilty to the charge brought against him by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Justice Deinde Isaac Dipeolu handed down the […]

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According to him, welfare policies by the federal and the state governments were yet to be felt by Nigerians. “My major concern about these measures is the parameters being used to determine those eligible for those grants for three months. “These welfare policies of the Federal and the state governments have been seen not to get to the intended beneficiaries and the aim is always defeated in the long run. “I also believe that this measure would not address the hardships being faced by the very poor citizens that these policies are targeted to assist because of continuous high food inflation and skyrocketing cost of living. “The fiscal policies of Tinubu’s government in the first half of the year has not helped to alleviate the hardship introduced by its monetary policies. This has led to the unbearable situation the country found itself,” he told DAILY POST. However, Muda Yusuf, the director, Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise, CPPE, said the government has carried out a lot of policies but more needs to be done that will impact the generality of Nigerians. He urged that the government should roll out more fiscal interventions in the agro-allied industry, construction, Iron and steel, and mining sectors. “There is a lot the government can do via the fiscal policy level. In terms of direct support to the farmers, it is better to do it directly than through the state governments. I think through that, there should be an impact in terms of food production. I hope the state government will commit to this with all sense of sincerity. “The measure can help the supply side. I am aware that there are also plans to have similar interventions to the real sector. “The real sector is responsible for Fiscal Policy measures rather than monetary policy. Fiscal policies are more potent in driving production”, he said. Prof Godwin Oyedokun, a don at Lead City University in Ibadan, said the recent N555 billion cash disbursement approval is a significant fiscal measure aimed at addressing the inflation-induced hardship faced by many Nigerians. Oyedokun, however, explained that injecting a large sum of money into the economy could exacerbate inflationary pressures if not accompanied by measures to increase supply and stabilize prices. “The fiscal measures introduced by President Tinubu, including the N555 billion cash transfer program, demonstrate a proactive approach to addressing the immediate economic challenges faced by Nigerians. “However, the success of these measures depends significantly on the coordination with monetary policies to manage inflation and ensure overall economic stability. “A holistic approach, combining short-term relief with long-term economic reforms, is essential for addressing the underlying issues causing inflation-induced hardship and achieving sustainable growth

Big Brother Naija reality show star, Ka3na Jones, has warned controversial social critic, Martins Otse widely known as VeryDarkMan following his numerous arrests. VeryDarkMan, who is also known as VDM, has faced multiple arrests for cyberbullying and defamation allegations. His latest arrest occurred in Abuja on Sunday, for allegedly defaming an individual accused of scamming […]

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FG Begins Implementation Of Effective Schools Programme In 111 Schools

The federal government has commenced the implementation of the Universal Basic Education (UBE) Effective Schools Programme in 111 schools across the federation. The Executive Secretary of UBEC, Dr Hamid Bobboyi, announced the take-off of the programme on Monday in Abuja at a one-day meeting between UBEC, State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBs), Coordinating Directors and […]

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BREAKING: Pilot survives as NAF helicopter crashes in Kaduna

An Air Force helicopter belonging to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) crashed in the early hours of Monday morning in Tami village, located in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Eyewitness reports said the incident occurred at approximately 5:00 AM, causing significant alarm among residents. The helicopter, on a routine operational flight, experienced […]

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FG set to disburse N150bn MSMEs, manufacturing loans

The Federal Government is set to commence the disbursement of N150 billion soft loans to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and manufacturers by the end of July. Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Doris Uzoka-Anite, disclosed this in a statement through her official X handle. Uzoka-Anite said that 60 percent of the proposed one million […]

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HOME » NEWS » DON’T REPEAT BUHARI’S MISTAKE ON APPOINTMENTS — SHEHU SANI WARNS TINUBU NEWS July 1, 2024 Don’t repeat Buhari’s mistake on appointments — Shehu Sani warns Tinubu

A former Kaduna lawmaker, Shehu Sani, has warned the President Bola Tinubu not to make the mistake of his immediate predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari on appointments. Sani issued this warning while speaking in interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics. The former lawmaker asked President Tinubu to prioritise competence in his appointments if he is interested in […]

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FULL LIST: Tems, Tyla bag 2024 BET Awards

Nigerian star, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, won her fourth BET Awards at the  Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles on Monday. The Grammy winner edged out top stars like Kirk Franklin, CeCe Winans, Maverick City Music, and others to win the Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award with her 2023 song, Me & […]

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