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Rule of law not followed in conviction of Kanu, Omotosho wants promotion – IPOB

By Our Correspondent Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Monday accused the Abuja Federal High court judge, Justice James Omotosho, who sentenced its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu,...

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Court orders EFCC to release 27 seized properties, owners accuse commission of defying judgment

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to immediately release 27 houses wrongfully seized from their owners, declaring...

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Recruitment now will lead to infiltration of terror linked individuals into security agencies “,Analyst.

By Our Correspondent As the nation awaits the implementation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Emergency declaration on Security, a public opinion analyst, Mr Daniel Okereke has...

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Appeal Court Dismisses Nnamdi Kanu’s Appeal, -Says Case Now ‘Academic’ After Terrorism Conviction

By Our Correspondent Contrary to the expectations of many that the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu may regain his...

Law & Crime11 months ago

Boat Mishap Claims One Life In Southern Ijaw LGA …..as council boss,Maritime union condemns reckless seafarers

By David Owei, Bayelsa A tragic boat mishap along the Onyoma to Ekowe route of the Southern Ijaw Local Government area of Bayelsa State has claimed...

Law & Crime11 months ago

Senate Assures Police Retirees of Exit From Contributory Pension Scheme

By George Mgbeleke President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has assured protesting police officers who have been keeping vigil at the gate of the National Assembly...

Law & Crime11 months ago

Sugar Sweetened Beverages: Stakeholders disagree on higher Excise Duty Ignatius Okorocha ,Abuja Sharp disagreement ensued on Thursday among critical stakeholders in the Finance and Health sectors on move by the Senate to increase excise duty on Carbonated Sugar Sweetened Beverages (SSB) through amendment of extant law . The Senate Committees on Finance and Customs had pursuant to further consideration of a Bill seeking for percent levy of excise duty per litre of SSB , in discouraging consumption of high sugar by Nigerians , organized public hearing on the legislation . But at the public hearing chaired by the Chairman of Senate Committee on Finance , Senator Sani Musa ( Niger East), stakeholders disagreed by either supporting or kicking against the proposed legislation . Specifically, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare , Professor Muhammad Ali Pate in his submission , declared that his ministry supported the proposed bill which according to him, represents a progressive, evidence-based approach to public health financing. “We commend the Senate for proposing a bill that seeks to increase the excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and earmark part of the revenue for health promotion. “This measure demonstrates strong political will, aligns fiscal policy with public health goals, and provides sustainable financing for prevention programmes—critical steps toward achieving universal health coverage”, he said . He added by recommending to the committee to Increase the current SSB excise tax from ₦10 per litre to at least 20% of the retail price, in line with the World Health Organization’s recommendation, earmark or plough back at least 40% of the revenue generated to fund public health programmes specifically targeted at the prevention and control of diet-related non-communicable diseases. According to him, if we fail to act now, in 10 to 20 years , we will face a far higher burden of diabetes, hypertension, and other complications that will place even greater demands on our fiscal resources for treatment, saying ” Prevention is far more cost-effective than cure” . Though representatives from other stakeholders like the Nigeria Cancer Society , Diabetes Association of Nigeria etc , supported the proposed bill , but the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria ( MAN),The Ministry of Finance , Nigeria Employers Consultative Association ( NECA) etc, kicked against . MAN, represented by one of its Directors , Mr Adeyemi Folorunsho said the proposed law may lead to job losses in the manufacturing sector and called for restraint . He debunked the claim that consumption of SSB by Nigerians leads to diabetes, obesity and other related diseases . According to him, ” contrary to erroneous belief , Nigeria has the lowest rate of Sugar consumption in the world which is 8.3million kilogramnes as against 22.1million kilogrammes that it’s supposed to be . He advised the committee to adopt win – win engagement and approach for the proposed legislation . The Committee Chairman in his closing remarks , assured all the stakeholders that legislation that would be presented to Nigerians at the end of the day , shall be fair , transparent and people oriented

By George Mgbeleke Sharp disagreement ensued on Thursday among critical stakeholders in the Finance and Health sectors on move by the Senate to increase excise duty...

Law & Crime11 months ago

Senate Okays Amendment to establishment of Nigerian Army University

By Our Correspondent The Senate on Thursday passed a bill to amend the Nigerian Army University, Biu, passed for second reading. The sponsor of the bill,...

Law & Crime11 months ago

Senate Throws Out Bill On Ethnic Commission, Says It’s Unnecessary

By Our Correspondent The Senate on Thursday at plenary threw out a bill seeking to establish a National Ethnic and Reconciliation Commission (NERC). The bill, according...

Law & Crime11 months ago

Stakeholders demands constitution amendment to usher State Police —–As Senate ad-hoc committee holds North Central security summit

By Our Correspondent In a bid to end the spate of insecurity in parts of the country,Stakeholders within the North Central geopolitical zone, has demanded for...

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Rule of law not followed in conviction of Kanu, Omotosho wants promotion – IPOB

Court orders EFCC to release 27 seized properties, owners accuse commission of defying judgment

Recruitment now will lead to infiltration of terror linked individuals into security agencies “,Analyst.

Appeal Court Dismisses Nnamdi Kanu’s Appeal, -Says Case Now ‘Academic’ After Terrorism Conviction

Boat Mishap Claims One Life In Southern Ijaw LGA …..as council boss,Maritime union condemns reckless seafarers

Senate Assures Police Retirees of Exit From Contributory Pension Scheme

Senate Okays Amendment to establishment of Nigerian Army University

Senate Throws Out Bill On Ethnic Commission, Says It’s Unnecessary

Stakeholders demands constitution amendment to usher State Police —–As Senate ad-hoc committee holds North Central security summit

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