SENATE APPROVES DEATH PENALTY FOR DRUG TRAFFICKERS. (PHOTO).

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 Senate Approves Death Penalty For Drug Traffickers The Senate has approved the death penalty for those convicted on the charge of drug trafficking in the country. The punishment prescribed in the extant NDLEA Act is a maximum sentence of life imprisonment. The resolution of the Senate followed its consideration of a report of the Committees on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters and Drugs and Narcotics, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights & Legal Matters presented the report during plenary, Sen.Mohammed Monguno (APC-Borno North). The bill, which passed its third reading, aims to update the list of dangerous drugs, strengthen the operations of the NDLEA, review penalties, and empower the establishment of laboratories. Section 11 of the current Act prescribes that “any person who, without lawful authority; imports, manufactures, produces, processes, plants or grows the drugs popularly

PRESIDENT BUHARI CELEBRATES VICE PRESIDENT OSINBAJO AT 64, DESCRIBES HIM AS A RELIABLE AND DEDICATED DEPUTY.{PHOTO}.#PRESS RELEASE.

 

President Muhammadu Buhari has described Vice President Yemi Osinbajo as “a reliable and dedicated deputy who is not only admirably competent, but also exudes confidence and passion in the performance of his job."
In a message to celebrate the Vice President on his 64th birthday Monday March 8, President Buhari said "I'm proud to have selected Osinbajo as my running mate and he has given a good account of himself since our journey began in 2015."
According to the President, "the Vice President is a cool-headed gentleman who puts the interest of Nigeria above other narrow considerations."
President Buhari also noted that “Vice President Osinbajo is an incredibly patient politician who demonstrates remarkable intellectual and mental energy in the discharge of his duties."
He wished him many more prosperous years and Almighty God’s continued guidance.
Garba Shehu
Senior Special Assistant to the President
(Media & Publicity)
March 07, 2021.

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