Brand loyalty: Fendi, Italian fashion house owes Nnamdi Kanu, says Awuzie - ITREALMS

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The acclaimed most vocal Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) evangelist in Africa, Dr. Charles Awuzie, has penned a letter to Fendi, a fashionistic entity to support Mazi Nnamdi Kanu (MNK) for his brand loyalty, maintaining that "Fendi owes Nnamdi Kanu," reports ITREALMS.

Fendi, ITREALMS gathered is an Italian luxury fashion house founded in 1925, known for its elaborate craftsmanship and creativity. The brand offers a wide range of products including fur, ready-to-wear clothing, leather goods, shoes, fragrances, and eyewear, making significant contributions to the luxury fashion industry.

Technically: Before roofing your dream house, consider this - ITREALMS

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It's alarming that despite the health implications of asbestos roofing sheets, many house builders in Nigeria still consider it fashionable against zinc, which is much cheaper. REMMY NWEKE in this piece compared the technology of asbestos and zinc roofing sheets, x-raying the pros and cons, as we enter 2025 in an attempt to reduce housing deficit in Nigeria.

Graduating from a higher institution in the North West Nigeria, Amin, 23, journeyed to the South-West in search of a job and better life. He settled down at Okokomaiko and was able to acquire land in nearby Agbara, few years later.

Breaking: Ex-President, John Dramani Mahama returns to Accra Jubilee House - ITREALMS

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The former president of the republic of Ghana, Dr. John Dramani Mahama has returned to the Accra Jubilee House also known as flagship house as president elect, reports ITREALMS.

This follows the ruling New Patriotic Party candidate, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, acceptance of defeat in the last weekend presidential elections.

Okolieaboh: Quiet reformer @Treasury House - ITREALMS

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It is well-known that in 2022, the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, OAGF, experienced some controversial shake-ups, and was the subject of negative press because of related unpleasant events.

But there have been many positive signs, following those rocky few months at the Treasury. As the institution grapples with the repercussions of the negative developments, there is a sense that a measure of stability and professionalism has returned. This is in spite of the fact that the issues that have shaken public
trust in the institution will take some time to dissipate.

BREAKING NEWS: Police seals Anambra House of Assembly Complex - ITREALMS

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The Anambra State Police Command, has sealed the premises of the Anambra State House of Assembly complex in Awka, capital of the state, reports ITREALMS.
ITREALMS recalls that the Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon. Rita Maduagwu, was reportedly impeached in what industry watchers described as a minority drama on late Tuesday afternoon.

Report also has it that she was allegedly impeached by 20 of the 30 members of the House on Tuesday with a motion moved by Ikem Uzozie, member representing Aguata II constituency, and seconded by Onyebuchi Offor of Ekwusigo Constituency. Following which, Mr. Uzozie claimed he was appointed the new speaker of the house.

But reacting Wednesday, the embattled speaker, Hon. Maduagwu said the claim was false as those seeking her impeachment lack the majority which is two-third of members to remove her or governor of the state.

She, however, took control on Thursday by holding a session with a reportedly 11-man member and subsequently invited the Police to seal the premises.

However, confirming this in a press statement late Thursday, the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, through the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Haruna Mohammed informed ITREALMS that this has become necessary due to breach of public peace, Thursday.

In a notice of the seal made available to ITREALMS, the Police claimed the leadership of the Assembly invited them to take over, seal off and secure the entire premises.

This, Haruna said, was contained in a letter addressed to the Commission of Police with effect from 6pm Thursday, November 15, 2018.

Although the Police did not reveal which of the leadership being referred here, but explained this measure was proactive to avert possible breakdown of law and order in the Assembly.

"The Command implores members of the Public to stay away from the House of Assembly premises till further notice. Civil servants working at the Assembly Complex are advised to report at the office of the Head of Service for further directives," he said.

Further, Haruna said the Command solicits the co-operation of Ndi Anambra in this regard and assures all citizens and residents of its determination to provide adequate security in the State,

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More trouble for Gov. Ambode as LSHA, House reps align with APC leadership - ITREALMS

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More trouble has come the way of the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, as the Lagos State House of Assembly (LSHA) at the weekend, declared their support for Mr. Babajide Sanwoolu as the state gubernatorial candidate for All Progressive Congress (APC), reports ITREALMS.

Information reaching ITREALMS news as at last night, showed that the parliamentary meeting was held on Saturday, 29th September, 2018 at the Lagos State House of Assembly Complex in Alausa-Ikeja.

ITREALMS also reports that LSHA members unanimously resolved to support the position of the leadership of All Progressive Congress (APC) and the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) in Lagos State on the endorsement of Mr. Babajide Sanwoolu as the APC Gubernatorial candidate in the 2019 election.

The meeting, ITREALMS further gathered, was attended by 36 out of the 40 Honourable members in the House of Assembly, just as all Representatives at the Green Chambers of the National Assembly endorsed  Sanwoolu on Sunday.

Further endorsement was confirmed by the Babajide Olusola Sanwoolu (#BOS19) campaign team, which asserted on its Facebook page that “the entire APC members representing Lagos State in the Federal House of Representatives, led by the Majority Leader, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, were Sunday evening at the home of Babajide Sanwoolu to formally endorse him as the next Governor of Lagos State.

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Nigerian Editors House underway for commissioning, Oct. 6

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The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) House is now underway for commissioning this Thursday, October 6, this year, in Ikeja-Lagos, reports ITRealms.

The National Publicity Secretary of NGE, Mr. Ken Ugbechie confirmed this to ITRealms, saying that the secretariat is making a debut over 50 years after the foundation of the Guild to serve as the permanent office of the NGE which is the highest professional body of Nigerian editors in the print, electronic and online media.

The event, he said, would hold at 24, Mojidi Street, off Toyin Street, Ikeja, which is the address of the secretariat.

He also disclosed that the Governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima, will be the Special Guest of Honour, while the Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode and Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed will play the roles of host governor and host minister respectively.

Also, he said, former Governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, who played a prominent role during the fund-raiser for the secretariat will chair the occasion which will also have in attendance other dignitaries including captains of industry, public office holders as well as professionals and business people.

ITRealms recollects that on April 2014, the Guild had organised a fund-raiser for the building of a befitting secretariat.

This, the Guild President, Mrs. Funke Egbemode, was quoted as saying, facilitated the acquisition of a secretariat for the Guild, which she described as a milestone in the history of the highest professional body in Nigerian journalism.

She, therefore specifically thanked the past leaders of the Guild for their vision and for working hard to realise the dream of a permanent office for the Guild. Just as, she enjoined all past presidents of the Guild, fellows and members to turn out en masse to grace the epochal occasion.

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Six years’ blackout: Reps order EEC to restore power to Seme border

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The House of Representatives has ordered restoration of power supply to the Seme area of Badagry in Lagos State byNigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission after six years of blackout,ITRealms reports.

The proposition of the federal lawmakers was an outcome of a motion raised by the member representing Badagry Federal Constituency, Mr. Joseph Hontonyon-Bamgbose.

Hontonyon-Bamgbose, in a statement issued on his behalf by his Special Assistant (Media and Communications), MauhoHungbo, Sunday, in Abuja, informed his colleagues that Seme border, which is the nation's major route to other West African countries and one of the major land borders generating revenue for the  nation has been in total blackout for about six years.

He explained that the situation has led to an upsurge in criminal activities especially smuggling and a decline in economic ventures with an attendant hardship on the residents.He was of the view that the deplorable state of the road was causing hardship to residents of nearby communities and giving bad impression of the country to diplomats of neighbouring countries who ply the road for tourism and other official duties.

The House unanimously consented that the restoration of electricity to Seme area would reduce smuggling of contrabands thereby improving revenue of the government and the well being of the people. The lawmaker also informed the House of the deplorable state of the Lagos-Badagry express way constructed in 1971.

Hon. Bamgbose expressed concern that for more than 40 years no major rehabilitation work had been carried out on the road which is a key revenue points among land borders in Nigeria as it connects three borders namely, Seme, Owode-Asheri and Palshie borders.

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Femi Gbajabiamil grabs 8th House Majority Leader

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Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, Tuesday, grabbed the Majority Leader of the 8th House after weeks of leadership tussle, starting from the inauguration of the House on June 9, ITRealms reports.

The Speaker, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, declared Gbajabiamila the majority leader on the floor of the House, saying “Now, this is the big one,” as he named the Lagos lawmaker the House leader.

The position of Deputy Leader, ITRealms gathered, went to Mr. Buba Jibrin (North-Central), while Mr. Alhassan Ado-Doguwa (North-West) was named the Chief Whip. The position of Deputy Whip was given to Mr. Pally Iriase (South-South).

House Deputy Speaker, Mr. Yusuf Lasun, who is from the South-West, retained his position, dismissing rumour that he resigned his position in order to accommodate Gbajabiamila on the body of principal officers.

The minority Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), ITRealms learnt, also chose its principal officers.

Former Deputy Leader, Mr. Leo Ogor (South-South) was named the minority leader, while the post of deputy minority leader went to Ugochukwu Onyeama (South-East). Mr. Yakubu Barde (North-West) emerged as the minority whip, while Binta Bello-Maigeri (North-East) became the deputy minority whip, ITRealms reports.

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APC Rep-elects set for business

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Newly elected House of Representatives members under the platform of the All Progressives Congress, Wednesday  in Abuja convened a forum under the aegis of New House of Representatives Members Forum to unveil their agenda for smooth running of the eighth Assembly,ITRealms reports.

Addressing journalists in Abuja Wednesday, the forum convener, Mohammed Mahmud, who is also a Representative-elect for Agaie/Lapai Federal Constituency of Niger State, noted that through the forum the new legislators could discover broader ranges of issues that would impact the House, thereby setting the pace for a unified Assembly ready to hit the ground running.

ITRealms also gathered that the new representatives have equally made a pledge to ensure that the next lower chamber witness, peace and unity, while promising to make a difference in the incoming legislature by charting course for excellence.

The new lawmakers said the forum would provide a veritable platform for members to learn how to conduct legislative business with a view to ensuring a rancor-free House.

The group also stated that they were looking forward to developing and expanding working relationships, agreements, and proposing solutions to common challenge,ITRealms.

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