Justice Nicholas Oweibo handed down the jail term to the couple who resides at Ago Palace Way, Okota, Lagos State, after they pleaded guilty to the offence. The couple were arraigned on five counts of conspiracy, unlawful dealing, and unlawful possession of the banned drug, preferred against them by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency. Ndakara while citing a plethora of authorities, told the court that his clients were first-time convicts, who did not have previous conviction records. He therefore urged the court to give his clients a non-custodian sentence or a fine option. Consequently, Justice Oweibo, in his judgment, sentenced the couple to 24 months imprisonment.

November 09, 2023 05:57 pm | Updated 05:57 pm IST - BENGALURU:Victoria Punch, Stravinsky, Champions Way and Michigan Melody excelled when the horses were exercised here on Thursday morning (Nov. 9). Outer sand:1600m: Victoria Punch (rb), Stravinsky (rb) 1-55, 1,400/1-38.5, 1,200/1-25, 1,000/1-12, 600/45. Former finished three lengths ahead. Former finished three lengths ahead. Former finished six lengths ahead.

Earlier, Tata had deleted the puncture kit from the Tiago, Tigor and Altroz. Tata Motors has stopped offering a puncture repair kit with the Punch. Earlier, Tata had deleted the puncture kit from the Tiago, Tigor and Altroz. While these cars do come with a spare tyre, a puncture repair kit offers an additional layer of safety, allowing customers to quickly repair the puncture in case of an emergency. There’s no official word from Tata explaining the reason behind the deletion of the puncture kit from the standard package.

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the establishment of eight (8) science and technology education programmes at Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, Kogi State. The University Registrar, Olufunke Hudson, who conveyed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, said the programmes are to run in a dedicated academic unit, the Faculty of Science and Technology Education. She listed the new undergraduate programmes to include biology education, chemistry education, mathematics education, physics education, computer science education, geography education, library and information science, and technology education, among other programmes offered by the university. “It is therefore a compelling necessity that the quality of secondary and technical education be strengthened to enable them to perform the expected role in the education sector,” Hudson stated. “Candidates who are interested in any of the university’s programmes can change their first-choice institution to Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara,” Hudson stated.

A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has restrained a South African company, Novare, and its subsidiaries, from selling off their assets in Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Novare is the owner of retail malls, including Shoprite malls, in the country. Justice Peter Kekemeke gave the interim order following an ex-parte motion moved to the effect by counsel to the applicants, Darlington Ozurumba. Others include Novare Mall, Apo, Abuja; Novare Central Mall, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja, and all other Novare Malls under construction in Nigeria, pending the hearing and determination of motion on notice. Justice Kekemeke consequently granted the order of interim injunction after Mr Ozurumba moved the motion on 6 November.

Starting today, Google is rolling out its Search Generative Experience (“SGE”) in the SSA region as an opt-in experiment in Search Labs. ADVERTISEMENTImproving Search with generative AIWith SGE’s generative AI capabilities in Search, people will see an AI-powered overview of key information to consider, with links to dig deeper. With generative AI, Search can do some of that heavy lifting. ADVERTISEMENTGM for Search in Africa, Wambui Kinya, said, “With new generative AI capabilities in Search, we’re now taking more of the work out of searching. This Search Generative Experience is the first step we’re taking in this journey, and part of our vision to make Search radically more helpful.

In Nigeria, concrete democracy manifests in the building of bridges, flyovers, foot bridges, airports, highways, stadia, public buildings, universities, public transport systems, all of which are of minimal productive value. Since 1999, some 15 airports built by state governments of Ogun, Bayelsa, Osun, Delta, Ebonyi, Akwa Ibom, Ekiti, Anambra, Abia, Yobe, Nasarawa, Kebbi, Edo, Gombe, and Jigawa have (expectedly) been underperforming. Concrete projects like that are thus mainly self-directed. How many people in the whole of the 15 states that built these airports earn enough salaries to even buy a plane ticket? All over Nigeria, projects like those 15 airports consume money without returns.

When Nigerian Tribune sought clarifications from the Managing Director of the TTP, Jama Onwubuariri on why articulated vehicles have taken over the Apapa-Oshodi express road, he explained that LASTMA is supposed to enforce a no parking order on that road. “LASTMA is supposed to enforce a no parking order on that road, but they haven’t done that,” the TTP boss told Nigerian Tribune. Motorists have continued to lament over the traffic chaos that has persisted along the Apapa-Oshodi expressway which leads to the Tin-Can Island Port in Lagos. The traffic snarl which sometimes stretches from the Kirikiri to second Rainbow axis of the road, has crippled vehicular movement along the road, thereby forcing many to abandon the road for alternative access roads to the port. READ ALSO FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE

This was even as the APC USA warned against intimidation of tribunal and apex court justices, who have also been targeted by some Nigerians abroad. Reacting in a statement on Wednesday, Chairman of the APC USA, Prof. Tai Balofin, described the protest as an unlawful development. Related News APC USA hails Tinubu over Supreme Court victoryThe statement read, “Our investigation revealed that the organisers are driven by a misguided pursuit of attention and shallow publicity. “In light of these circumstances, the APC USA extends a firm call to the general public to refrain from engaging with these protesters from the coalition. “APC USA remains steadfast in its commitment to upholding the values of democracy, unity, and respect for the rule of law.

The Federal Government has met with aggrieved military veterans, following their threats to picket the Defence Headquarters and the Ministry of Defence. He stated that the FG was working on an existing structure that would be all-inclusive, regarding the welfare of the veterans and their families. Speaking on the security debarment allowance, the minister stated that the SDA would be paid in two trenches adding that palliatives would be made available to cushion the effects of fuel subsidy removal. Also, the National Health Insurance scheme is being reviewed to cover the Veterans among others. He said the Minister set up a five-man committee to engage with the ministry on the realisation of improved welfare for the veterans.

There have been growing indications that some governors in the country are governing their people from outside of their states. Some of them allegedly govern their states from the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja and other parts of the world. Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (APC)He doubles as the Chairman, Nigeria Governors’ Forum. Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto (APC)The residents of the state have urged the state governor to “spend more time with his people at home,” instead of spending more days outside the state. Zamfara State Governor, Dr. Dauda Lawal (PDP)Checks by The PUNCH indicated that the state governor hardly spent a week in the state since his inauguration on May 29.

However, they added that social protection can only achieve such might if its policies and implementations are properly managed. “From 2015, the government saw social protection as a much more viable critical social intervention policy to reach vulnerable people. “In Nigeria over the last decade, the social protection architecture has advanced significantly at both federal and state levels. UNICEF, as a global leader in social protection, stands firm in its mission to protect and promote the rights and well-being of every child everywhere. “We strive to ensure that these children receive the protection education, health care, and nutrition they need, through government led social protection systems despite the immense challenges.

The Oyo State Local Government Staff Pension Board has reiterated its commitment to the welfare of retirees from both public primary schools and local government. The Permanent Secretary of the Board, Alhaji Lukman Akinola Muraina, stated this Wednesday during an interactive meeting with prospective retiree teachers at the conference hall, secretariat, Ibadan. Muriana gave kudos to the state governor, Mr Seyi Makinde, for the payment of workers’ and pensioners salaries on the 25th of every month, among other welfare packages. “We don’t want anything that will tarnish the image of the governor of Oyo State. We discovered that some agents and touts are collecting money from prospective retirees, especially at the local government education authority level.

Variations of milk punch have been enjoyed around the world for centuries, but this creamy version is what's most popular in the deep South, specifically New Orleans. Traditionally, milk punch is a combination of milk, a spirit (usually a brown or aged spirit like rum, brandy, bourbon, or whiskey), and vanilla. The ratio for milk punch is 3 parts half-and-half, 1 ½ parts liquor, and 1 part vanilla simple syrup. Change up the sweetness as well; a batch of the vanilla simple syrup make enough for 8 glasses of milk punch. But the truth is, this milk punch makes a great nightcap, too.

It sounds like the biggest film cliche ever, but New Zealand film-maker Welby Ings does something subtle and tender with this in his sensitive feature debut. Oosterhof’s effortlessly persuasive performance shows his gentleness and curiosity about the world – Jim passes for jock but has a poetic soul and an emotional life too. Whetu is bravely and defiantly queer in the face of town bullies; there’s homophobic hate crime that’s upsetting, but to me didn’t feel gratuitous or exploitative. Punch is a film that draws on two traditions: gay coming-of-age drama and sports movie, perhaps leaning more to the former with its dreamy wistful cinematography and nostalgic mood. Still, it packs an emotional punch; the delicacy of its feelings is compelling.