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  • Atiku meet ex-Reps members in Abuja

    Atiku meet ex-Reps members in Abuja

    Presidential candidate of the People Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar on Tuesday held a closed door meeting with firmer presiding officer of the House if Representatives.

    Even though the meeting was scheduled to be attended by leaders of the House, it was observed through pictures posted on his official Twitter handle ghe leadership of the PDP in the House may not have attended the meeting.

    Nether the Minority Leader Ndudi Elumelu nor the Leader of the PDP caucus in the House Kingsley Chinda attended the meeting.

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    In a tweet announcing the meeting shortly after it ended, Atiku said: “I just rounded off a meeting with former presiding officers and leaders of the House of Representatives at the Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja.

    “The meeting afforded a double advantage of seeking their support in building a grassroots network for our upcoming campaign.

    “The second benefit is that it provides a legislative insight into some of the reforms we shall work through. Altogether, it was a well-spent afternoon, and I thank them all for honouring my invitation.”

  • Sterling Homes expands to Rwanda

    Sterling Homes expands to Rwanda

    Sterling Homes has expanded its operations beyond the shores of Nigeria.

    According to the company, it will be spreading its tentacles globally to assist in reducing the gap in housing deficit and providing sustainable real estate development, starting with the launch of its new office in Rwanda.

    The CEO of Sterling Homes Dr Kunle Adeyemi stated this in a chat with reporters in Lagos.

    He said: “Empowering the African real estate industry with our innovative real estate solution is what Sterling Homes is poised to achieve, and that’s what we’ve done since our entry.

    “We are excited about this new development and believe that extending our services to Rwanda would not only increase our customer base but also make room for increased access to homeownership for the average citizen and create better living experiences for the people of Rwanda.

    “Our expansion is in line with our mission of creating and building communities where people can thrive. We have continued to prioritize our client’s comfort and we are focused on offering real estate solutions to enable people of all classes in Rwanda to have access to affordable and quality housing that will make them feel safe, important, and loved.

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    “Since 2014, we have kept to our word of transforming the real estate sector in Nigeria with our land and housing projects which have created a safe haven for over 1,000 families, retirees, return-seeking investors (both local & international), and professionals.”

    The project manager Arch Kola Afeni gave more insights into the company’s developments which he regarded as a “stepping stone for greater things to come.”

    He said: “Rwanda is an investor-friendly climate with untapped opportunities, we are confident in the services we provide and we are very positive about the outcome. We have an outstanding track record in Nigeria and we believe Rwanda will be no exception.

    “Our experience in Nigeria, as well as the positive impact, achieved so far has strengthened our commitment towards turning housing dreams into reality by providing affordable homes with a core focus on innovative designs that resonate with luxury, comfort, and ease.

    “Some of these projects include D’avalon, Haviah court, Victoria Court, Majesty Court, Jewel Garden, Havilah Park & Gardens, Moriah Parks & Gardens, Barachel Parks & Gardens and so much more. Sterling homes ltd aims to provide top value to its customers in terms of quality, pricing, and excellent service in order to make homeownership a reality for many.”

  • UI DLC resumes new academic session

    UI DLC resumes new academic session

    The University of Ibadan (UI) on Tuesday announced resumption dates for the Distance Learning Centre (DLC) of the institution.

    Management of the institution also directed new and returning DLC students to resume new academic session on September 5 and 19, 2022 respectively.

    A statement by the Director, UI DLC, Prof. Emmanuel Omobowale, noted that new learners who were offered admission from March to date, in batches, are to pay an acceptance fee of N30,000 if they have not done so, urging them to also register for the new session to commence studies.

    Omobowale said application forms for admission are still available for intending learners, noting that those who scored below 200 in JAMB and selected UI or any other institution, or those who did not sit for JAMB UTME can apply with five credits in relevant WAEC/NECO subjects in one sitting or 6 credits in two sittings.

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    “Learners are to commence registration of their courses online.”

    “The UIDLC accepts Learners seeking Inter-University Transfer into the programmes run under this Mode of Studies, in line with the extant rules of the university on same.”

    “Enquires desk, application form and details of the Academic Calendar with modes of deliveries are available online at the university portal: https://modeofstudy.ui.edu.ng.”

  • Wizkid first baby mama excited as son resumes high school

    Wizkid first baby mama excited as son resumes high school

    Wizkid’s first baby mama, Sola Ogudu, has expressed excitement as her son, Boluwatife Balogun resumed high school

    Boluwatife graduated from Chrisland Schools Lagos and the excited mum, Shola shared pictures and videos of the ceremony via her Instagram handle

    Sharing pictures of the son, Shola wrote: “I can’t keep calm my SON is going to HIGH SCHOOL.

    “Nothing deflee feels better than this!! To God be all the Glory”

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    In 2018, the 30-year-old entrepreneur slammed Wizkid for not always being there for their son.

    She stated he has been absent on many important moments for Boluwatife.

    At the time, one of her posts reads: “Being a mum and a dad, and still manage to slay all at once on a legitimate income. Please, I need my accolades served chilled because it is very well deserved.”
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  • Eniola Badmus shares pictures ahead birthday

    Eniola Badmus shares pictures ahead birthday

    Actress Eniola Badmus has left fans in awe as she shared stunning pictures ahead of her birthday.

    The former plus-size movie star’s amazing weight-loss transformation shocked fans and colleagues, after undergoing gastric bypass surgery in Turkey in 2021

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    Sharing stunning pictures, the actress wrote: “It’s less than 24 hours to my big day and I will like to bless your timeline with this beauty”

  • Customs seizes explosive-making chemical, military wares in Ogun

    Customs seizes explosive-making chemical, military wares in Ogun

    The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A, Ikeja, Lagos, said it has intercepted 20 drums of Calcium Carbide smuggled into the country from neighboring countries.

    Addressing reporters, the acting Customs Area Controller, of the Zone, Hussein Ejibunu, said the drums were intercepted in Ogun State.

    He stated that 41 pieces of military camouflage bags were also intercepted.

    According to him, calcium carbide is highly inflammable as it can be used to manufacture Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and could cause danger to life and property.

    He stated further that the carbide is controlled and must come with an end-users certificate from the office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) before it can be allowed into the country.

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    According to him: “20 drums of Calcium Carbide were seized in Ogun State. It is instructive to emphasise that such importation raises concerns of national security. This is because it is a chemical used in the manufacture of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and could cause danger to life and property.

    “Allowing things like this chemical into the society uncontrollably could create serious security challenges for the country because carbide is highly flammable, reactive and can cause explosion hazards when mixed with other chemicals and exposed to water or moisture. It forms flammable acetylene gas that could be used to endanger lives by lawless persons.”

    The Customs chief added that the unit intercepted nine trucks load of foreign parboiled rice, 56,725 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as Petrol, among others worth over N579million

  • Buni to replace late Commissioner with son

    Buni to replace late Commissioner with son

    Less than 40 days after the death of former Yobe Commissioner of Youth and Sports, Goni Bukar Lawan, there has been intense lobbying by politicians over his replacement.

    The Nation exclusively gathered most of the stakeholders from the Local Government are disposed to the appointment of the eldest son of the late commissioner, Kachalla Goni Bukar as his replacement.

    But some close allies of the late commissioner are not in support of the arrangement.

    A source close to Governor Mai Mala Buni confirmed he is set to appoint Kachalla, the eldest son to replace his father.

    “I am reliably aware that the governor is just waiting for the 40 days’ prayer rites before the announcement of who will replace BUGON and Bursari Local Government at the State Executive Council.

    “What I am also aware of is that the Governor is under pressure over the appointment because many people are trying to scuttle the appointment of the son but I think the governor has made up his mind to make the son a commissioner to replace his father,” the source informed.

    Another source added: “The stakeholders in the area have agreed to meet and inform the Governor that the only way to stabilise the politics in that area is to appoint BUGON’s son as the commissioner and no one else”.

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    The Nation also learnt that those against the appointment of BUGON’s son are spreading the gospel that the boy is too small to become commissioner.

    The Nation checks reveal that Kachalla, who is a civil servant with the Yobe Government was born in 1992.

    He holds a Bsc in Political Science from the University of Maiduguri.

    The Nation recalls it may not be the first time if Kachalla’s appointment as Commissioner to replace his father comes through.

    Yobe Deputy Speaker, Auwulu Bello Isa Danchua took over his late father’s position in 2006.

    The Minister of Power, Engr. Abubakar Aliyu, was also appointed Deputy Governor following the death of his brother, Senator Mamman Ali in Florida, USA in January 2009.

    The Nation reports Lawan died early August in an accident on his way to Abuja via Kano.

    He was buried the following day in Damaturu, the State capital.

  • Paul Okoye, Delta police spokesman tango over Ice Prince

    Paul Okoye, Delta police spokesman tango over Ice Prince

    Singer Paul Okoye aka Kingrudy has slammed to Delta State police spokesman, Bright Edafe who tagged him a celebrity without sense.

    Okoye, who was reacting to his colleague’s arrest, Ice Prince, stated policeman enters someone’s car only with the intention to find an avenue to negotiate for a crime they didn’t commit.

    Replying him, Brigt Edafe described him as a celebrity without sense.

    Condemning Edafe’s comment, Paul Okoye maintained that the Police Force would have been better if they had joined in the ENDSARS protest

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    He said: “Lol DSP… I blame us for fighting for a better life for you people. #EndSars. If to say una join us protest, una for make extra money, well paid, buy better soap and body spray so that when una enter cars e nor go get counter smells.

    “Una mate dey use cars with AC and computer to get information, una do stand under sun abi suffer nor dey tire una? Pray for a good and new government to come and deliver you, people. Una own don too much.”

  • Biggie scolds Sheggz with tail of house task

    Biggie scolds Sheggz with tail of house task

    Sheggz has received the stick as the Tail of House for week seven.

    After handling his punishment poorly as last week’s Tail of House, Sheggz gets to keep the title for one more week.

    Sheggz emerged as this week’s Tail of House for failing to serve his punishment: dressing up in clown costumes and allowing the Level Up housemates to decorate and paint his face.

    Sheggz previously occupied his current title with Allysyn, who embodied her role as a clown perfectly throughout the week, resulting in getting pardoned by Biggie.

    As the Tail of House this week, Sheggz was asked to drop his previous costume given a new uniform, an apron that reads: “here to serve.”

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    He must always wear the apron and tends to the errands his fellow housemate give him except Doyin and Dotun.

    He already started his task by massaging Bella’s feet while they were gisting in the Living Room. This could well be a normal day in the Shella ship, but it was an act of service either way.

    On Day 45, Sheggz was seen in his green apron with a matching bucket hat, making breakfast in the Kitchen with Rachel and Bella waiting for food in anticipation. Bella kept him company now and again, then moved to the Table to have a conversation with Chichi.

  • Police weak, unprepared in criminal investigations -Katsina Judge

    Police weak, unprepared in criminal investigations -Katsina Judge

    The Chief Judge of Katsina State Justice Musa Danladi Abubakar has described the police as weak and unprepared in investigating criminal cases before charging them to court.

    He said such delays result in the quick release of the criminals before their proper trials in court.

    Abubakar spoke in a media chat with The Nation in his office on Tuesday.

    He blamed police for the release of bandits undergoing trials, insisting the courts have no fault at all.

    According to him: ”It’s not the court that is releasing the bandits but because no credible evidence from the police is brought forward before the courts’’,
    ‘’Police don’t do their homework, they don’t come ready when they come to court unlike other agencies like EFCC, ICPC, who when they come to courts, they come ready, prepared and have all their evidence with their investigations completed.

    ‘’The Police don’t have the resources, they have something inherent in them, they lack personnel and where they do have, they misplace priority. They treat every criminal case the same with arrest and detention. This is the quagmire we are in’’.

    He added: ”In the last three months, the Ministry of Justice has cleared over 300 cases and advised the police to either prosecute or discharge the suspects because there’s no credible evidence against them’’.

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    The Chief Judge expressed worries over the challenges confronting the judicial system in Katsina, especially the congestion of correctional facilities, the inability of the judicial arm to prosecute convicts and delay tactics by suspects.
    He also attributed the frequent release of convicts on bails to their length of incarceration for several years with the files containing the nature of their crimes and locations not traced while they found their way to the prisons

    He said: ’’The courts work on evidence. If there’s evidence which is doubtful or there is no evidence at all, the court will discharge them because it’s the law that said so.

    ‘’In the past, the system was working very well. The offences were not as grievous as they were today, there is a population explosion while the facilities in the justice sector remain the same.”