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The New York Judge clarified the no punishment decision of the court saying that it would bring "finality" and has no risk of interfering with Trump’s presidential duties. It is in the news that the President-elect Donald Trump will face no legal penalties for his conviction in the hush money case, a decision that has drawn significant attention as Judge Juan Merchan upheld the conviction but opted for no punishment. Trump, convicted in May on 34 counts of falsifying business records related to hush money payments to adult-film actress Stormy Daniels, will become the first convicted felon to assume the presidency. Despite the legal weight of the conviction, Merchan’s ruling focused on finality and the practical implications of imposing penalties on a sitting president. Trump’s conviction stemmed from payments made during his 2016 presidential campaign, intended to silence Daniels about an alleged affair. While Trump has consistently denied the affair, the payments and subsequ...

Babatunde Titilola sheds light on the dangers of gambling, especially its destructive effects on the gambler and their family. As Nigeria’s economic crisis deepens, more men are drawn into sports betting, lured by the promise of quick money through "sure odds." However, what starts as a hopeful attempt to escape financial hardship often becomes an addiction that drains resources, strains relationships, and destabilizes households. Titilola’s insights expose the devastating consequences of this trend, showing how it leads to emotional and financial ruin. Toyin, a resident of Ibadan and a mother of two, tells her harrowing story. Her husband, a cab driver, succumbed to gambling during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020. With little work and dwindling income, he began betting on virtual games. What seemed like a temporary fix spiraled into an uncontrollable habit. He borrowed money recklessly to continue gambling, convinced he could hit a winning streak. Instead, his addiction grew, ...

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, clarified the circumstances surrounding the departure of 1,000 staff members from the apex bank, stating that their exit was entirely voluntary and accompanied by full payment of benefits. During an investigative hearing convened by the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee, the Governor, represented by Deputy Director of Corporate Service, Mr. Bala Bello, emphasized that the Early Exit Programme (EEP) and related restructuring efforts were designed to enhance efficiency and optimize performance within the bank. Mr. Cardoso reiterated that the 1,000 staff members were not sacked but opted for voluntary exit under a program aimed at repositioning the institution for greater efficiency. He explained that the EEP was part of broader efforts to realign the bank’s human resources with its operational and technological requirements, ensuring that “round pegs are put in round holes.” According to him, the initiative r...