“So, you can add that to the deficit because when you say that you will sell government assets to finance the budget. Since 2019 when I was in the Senate, that has been a reoccurring decimal, year in, year out, they sell government assets to finance the deficit. You can’t realise anything that way.”
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NDLEA begins recruitment for graduates, others (See how to apply)
NDLEA begins recruitment for graduates, others (See how to apply)
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has begun a recruitment exercise for competent Nigerians.
Qualified Nigerians interested in working for the organisation should apply through the agency’s recruitment process.
According to NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, the application period runs from April 7 to May 5, 2024.
Graduates of high schools, polytechnics, and universities can apply online. The application is only open for two weeks.
Applicants are also expected to be of Nigerian origin by birth and possess a national identity number (NIN) while computer literacy will be ani added advantage for all cadres.
Applicants are also required to tender all certificates at the time of recruitment as any other qualification presented subsequently will not be valid for career progression in the agency.
Interested applicants are to log on to the NDLEA online recruitment portal at www.ndlea.gov.ng and complete the application.
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a. Superintendent Cadre (General Duties or Specialists).
(1) Assistant Superintendent of Narcotics I CONPASS (08). Applicant must possess first Degree/HND in any discipline from a recognised institution of leaming and NYSC Discharge Certificate/Exemption Certificate.
(2) Assistant Superintendent of Narcotics (CONPASS 9). Applicant with LLB, BL., B.Eng (with COREN). B.Pharm, etc, on successful completion of training shall be granted the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Narcotics 1 (CONPASS 9).
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(3) Deputy Superintendent of Narcotics (CONPASS 10). Applicant with MBBS or DVM on successful completion of training shall be granted the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Narcotics (CONPASS 10)
Narcotic Agent Cadre.
с. Narcotic Assistant Cadre.
(1) Chief Narcotic Agent CONPASS (07). Applicant must possess a Nigerian Certificate of Education, registered nurses and midwives, Pharmacy technicians, lab technicians, dental technicians, or its equivalent from a recognized institution of learning.
(2) Senior Narcotic Agent CONPASS (06). Applicant must possess a National Diploma (ND) or its equivalent from a recognized institution of learning.
(3) Narcotic Agent CONPASS (05), Applicant must possess 5 Credits in SSCE/GCE/NABTEB including English and Mathematics.
(1) Narcotic Assistant I-CONPASS (04). Applicant must possess at least 4 Credits in SSCE/GCE/NABTEB including Mathematics or English Language.
(2) Narcotic Assistant II-CONPASS (03). Applicant must possess at least 3 credits in SSCE/GCE/NABTEB including Mathematics or English Language.
(3) Artisans, Mechanics, Drivers, Cleaners/Gardeners etc. Applicant must provide evidence of completion of secondary school or Trade Test Grade II or III.
4. STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE RECRUITMENT
a. Applicants must be of Nigerian origin by birth and possess National Identity Number (NIN). Also, computer literacy shall be an added advantage for all cadres.
Any certificate or qualification not declared or tendered and accepted at the time of recruitment cannot be presented subsequently for career progression in the Agency.
c. Applicants must be medically fit and must produce a certificate of medical fitness from a government hospital.
d. Applicants must not be less than 20 years or more than 35 years of age for the first category while the age limit for the second and third categories is 30 years and not less than 18 years at the point of entry. However, 40 years will be considered for Medical Doctors and Articulated Vehicle Drivers..
e. Applicants height must not be less than 1.65 metres for male and 1.60 metres for female.
f. Medical and Allied professionals must possess current practising licences while Lawyers must have been called to Bar.
g. Applicants must be drug free and also be of good character and must not have been convicted of any criminal offence.
. Applicants must use their personal email address and phone
HOW TO APPLY
a. Go online and visit the NDLEA Web Page at, www.ndlea.gov.ng.
b. Click on Careers and read the instructions carefully. Then click on Apply Now to register.
c. You will be redirected to a page for the categories (select from list of categories).
d. What to be uploaded:
Fill out the form and ensure all required documents listed below
(1) Passport Photograph.
(2) Educational Certificates.
(3) Certificate of State of Origin.
(4) Birth Certificate/Declaration of Age.
(5) National Identity Card. (6) NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate.
e. Applicants must print out their online generated slip on completion of their application.
f. Successful candidates will be required to fill further vetting forms.
g. All successful candidates will be subjected to random illicit drug
use test throughout their service in the Agency.
h. Only shortlisted applicants shall be invited for further examination and interview.
Note: Multiple applications would lead to disqualification.
6. Closing Date. All applications must be submitted online not late
NDLEA begins recruitment for graduates, others (See how to apply)
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Fulani facing existential threat, 156 killed Jan-March – Group
Fulani facing existential threat, 156 killed Jan-March – Group
A socio-cultural group, Fulbe Global Development and Rights Initiative (FGDRI), has decried ethnic profiling in the country, saying profiling of the Fulanis particularly in Nigeria was a set up for genocide.
The group, while calling for concerted efforts to change the narrative, also bemoaned constant clashes between the Fulani and Hausa in Northern Nigeria, and distanced itself from banditry as well as other criminalities.
The President-General of FGDRI, Dr. Salim Musa Umar, who stated this in Abuja at weekend during the group’s Annual General Meeting, said the Fulanis were being profiled and linked to criminal activities in Nigeria in order to be maimed without recourse.
According to him, the Fulani race currently face existential threat, calling upon well-meaning Nigerians to rise and avert impending genocide against the race, adding that over 156 Fulani were killed and 7,000 cattle killed in the first quarter of 2024 mostly in Plateau, Kaduna, Zamfara Taraba and Niger States.
“The Fulanis anywhere in this country and many other countries have become an easy prey and likely to be linked, compared or attached to all form of vices. The narrative that is being sold in Nigeria. Trying to pitch the Hausa man against the Fulani is not something we can fold our hands and watch.
“A Hausa man killing a Fulani man and a Fulani man killing a Hausa man is such a big challenge. All of them are Muslims in Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina and so many other states in Northern Nigeria and our revered fathers are keeping quiet.
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“It’s high time we set up a committee that will take us to the Sultan to take leadership seriously and settle the Fulani and Hausa feud. As a race, we are facing existential threat, If a Fulani is not safe in Sokoto State, I don’t know where he will be safe in this country,” Dr Umar said.
He, however, admitted that there are what he described as “miscreants among the Fulani race committing crimes” likewise other ethnic groups, arguing that it is improper to generalise and profile all Fulanis to be criminals”.
“The criminals among us are not representing us, they are not our ambassadors, we didn’t ask them to go and do banditry or kidnapping on our behalf, they are criminals and must be identified as such.
“They are not representing Fulbe, so no Fulbe should be tagged because some of his brothers are doing kidnapping and banditry. Overtime, our people have been subjected to pressure, most of which are orchestrated by some evil personalities, hence, our responsibility to addressing the challenges have become difficult and seemingly impossible sometimes.
“However, it is possible if we can come together with the strongest of determination to say enough is enough, I believe we can do it,” the Fulani group leaders said.
He disclosed that the National Human Rights Commission is now investigating the Nigerian Air Force over the massacre of herders in Nasarawa.
“The NHRC is now investigating military authorities for extrajudicial killings of innocent pastoralists. They were labeled as criminals and killed extrajudicially,” he added.
Speaking on the Benue anti-open grazing law, he said the group lost its case at the State High Court in Makurdi but has appealed against the judgement.
“We have lost our case against the Benue State government challenging the anti-open grazing law at High Court 1 sitting in Makurdi, however, we have appealed against the judgement. We have expended close to N8m on that case.
“Thanks to our elder statesman who does not want mentioned here who paid differently to the coffers of the lawyer N6m, we have been struggling with the remaining fees.”
Fulani facing existential threat, 156 killed Jan-March – Group
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Fuel: No need for panic buying, we have enough stock, says NNPC
Fuel: No need for panic buying, we have enough stock, says NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has allayed the fears of the citizenry over the fuel scarcity ravaging some parts of the country.
The corporation assured Nigerians that it has enough product and the long queues would soon disappear.
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, had on Sunday said the fuel scarcity crisis being experienced in some states would take another two weeks to be resolved.
However, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd, Olufemi Soneye, disproved IPMAN assertion.
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He expressed optimism that the queues will be a thing of the past in the coming days, adding that NNPC Ltd has adequate stock.
He also assured the citizenry that the corporation will not increase the pump price of petrol and appealed to them not to engage in panic buying.
He stated: “The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, wishes to clarify that the tightness in the supply of Premium Motor Spirit currently being experienced in some areas across the country is a result of logistics issues and they have been resolved.
“It also wishes to reiterate that prices of petroleum products are not changing. It urges Nigerians to avoid panic buying as there are sufficient products in the country.”
Fuel: No need for panic buying, we have enough stock, says NNPC
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Ex-Benue Governor Suswan attacks Tinubu, ministers over economic policies
Ex-Benue Governor Suswan attacks Tinubu, ministers over economic policies
Former Governor of Benue State and Senator who represented Benue North-East Senatorial District in the 9th National Assembly, Gabriel Suswam, has declared that the ministers appointed by President Bola Tinubu have no value.
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