Man docked for allegedly trafficking in cocaine
For allegedly engaging in unlawful deal in 19 grammes of Cocaine, a 54-year-old man, James Nzewesi, was on Monday docked at a Federal High Court in Lagos.
In a charge numbered FHC/L/119c/23, Mr Nzewesi was taken to court by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), on one count of drug trafficking.
The prosecutor, N.J. Mamza, alleged that the defendant committed the offence on February 2, at Egan Igando area of Lagos
The prosecutor said that the defendant illegally dealt in the narcotic weighing 19g.
According to her, Cocaine is a narcotic similar to heroine and other psychotropic substances listed in the NDLEA schedule as prohibited.
She said that the offence contravened Section 11 (c) of the NDLEA Act, Cap N30 Laws of the Federation, 2004.
The Act specifies a penalty of life imprisonment if convicted on the offence.
However, no date has been fixed for further hearing in matter.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Economy
Chinese yuan strengthens to ¥6.8715 against dollar
In China’s spot foreign exchange market, the yuan could rise or fall by two per cent from the central parity rate each trading day.
Africa
Ugandan parliament passes bill to criminalise homosexuality
The parliament spokesperson, Chris Obore, confirmed this. “Yes, it was passed overwhelmingly.’’
Politics
Gombe APC probes ex-governor for supporting opposition party candidate
Mr Abdullahi said the inauguration was in compliance with the party’s constitution, which provided for fairness and justice.
States
Anambra sacks WAEC supervisors over exam malpractices
The decision was among the major strategies adopted by the state ministry to combat examination malpractice in the state, the official said.
Kano
Kano Guber: INEC partisan; should have declared election inconclusive, says APC
Mr Abbas, represented by the state APC legal adviser, Abdul Fagge, said INEC should have declared the election as inconclusive for some reasons.
NationWide
President-elect Bola Tinubu secretly flown abroad
Mr Tinubu, 70, could find himself explaining yet again his true state of health that has long drawn keen interest from a sceptical public.
