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WAECMATHEMATICS:
Good day all.

Please, I need your advice on one wicked stubborn tenant. My family gave this our tenant a quick notice since February this year 2019. As a matter of fact, the tenant and our family went to Lagos Arbitration and Mediation Centre. It was at the Mediation Centre that we both reached an agreement that he should leave our apartment.

So, we gave him 6 months quit notice in February, 2019. His previous house rent elapsed that same February, 2019. So, for the 6 months quit notice we gave him, he didn't pay any money. He actually said he would need 6 months to search for another apartment at that meeting we had with him at the Mediation Centre in February. So, we gave him the 6 months for free.

The 6 months we gave him elapsed at the end of August, 2019. When the 6 months elapsed, he refused to vacate the apartment. So, my family went back to the Lagos Mediation Centre to complain. The Mediation Centre sent him (the tenant) a letter giving him 7 days ultimatum to vacate the apartment. At the end of the 7 days, this man refused to leave. My family complained again to the Mediation Centre and they said they would look into it.

After another 3 months again by last November, 2019, this tenant refused to leave the apartment. My family went back again to the Lagos Mediation Centre and one of the officials there said "So, the man has not left the house since?". We responded yes. At the Mediation Centre there, they said something like they are incapacitated by the law to take any action.

This is December now going to an end. The tenant is still in the house. He has refused to vacate the apartment. It's about 10 months now living in our apartment without any payment. He has refused to leave.

The apartment is a 2 bedroom flat in Aguda Surulere, Lagos. The tenant's name is Mr Chigozie Okongwu James.

We don't want to take law into our hands as it seems there is no solution to the problem through the Lagos Mediation Centre. It's about 10 months now!

What can my family do to get the man ejected from the apartment? Your advice are welcomed.

I'm not sure this Lagos Arbitration and Mediation Centre does much for landlords, if they're not empowered to issue eviction order.
So in all this was a total waste of time for the ladlord.
Landlord should have given 6 months notice to repossess as far back as August 2018 and not the same February, 2019 when rent expires.
After the 6 months expire, 7 day notice to quit and the court case.
With no issues should be a straight forward case and judgement should easily come.
Or you both reach terms of agreement in court which is entered as judgement (possibly give tenant 1 month).
And once time is up and tenant still not vacated can simply approach court to enforce judgement ...evict the tenant.
This shouldn't take more than 6 months in all I believe.

laivwire:
The only way to deal with such tenants is to frustrate them until they leave. It's usually a war of attrition because if you don't, they would continue to stay even beyond the 6 months notice. Bear in mind that their continuous presence is costing you money especially when they choose to be stubborn.

- Cut power.
- Change gate locks arbitrarily and don't give them the key.
- Send notices of rent due every 2 weeks. Never acknowledge the 6 month grace period.
- Disconnect water
- Remove the roof

Same situation I'm in.
Gave 6 months notice, gave 7 days quit notice, and now we have our first court hearing in about 3 weeks.
Tenant has outstanding electricity bills and has been disconnected for a little over a month now.
Obviously tenant is so broke to remain in such situation with 3 kids under 5 (one of which is special needs).
Anyways tenant initially begged for 2 months extension which falls due days before first hearing , so we'll see how it goes.

But worst case scenario we'll have to see out process and tenant will only bounce when eviction order is inevitable and has been secured. This could take all of 6 months.

In all my experience with evictions (This is my 6th one) landlord will sustain some losses, which is inevitable.
But with proper planning you will severely limit damages and will surely eventually regain possession.

Ifystar:
Hello Nairalanders

Below is an article detailing my passport renewal journey in 2025... I hope this helps someone

Renewing a passport can often feel like a daunting task, filled with uncertainty about timelines and processes. However, my recent experience at the Alausa Passport Office in Lagos proved to be surprisingly efficient and straightforward, especially considering it was a completely DO-IT-YOURSELF (DIY) application, with no agent involvement whatsoever. Here’s a breakdown of my journey:

My renewal process began on April 22, 2025, when I initiated and completed the online application. This involved carefully filling out the necessary online forms and making the online payment. I opted for the transfer method via Paystack, which was seamless. I handled every step of this process myself, ensuring all information was accurate and submitted directly through the official channel - https://passport.immigration.gov.ng/.
This included ensuring I had digital copies of essential documents for upload. Specifically, I had scanned copies of my Birth Certificate, Proof of Origin, and the biodata page of my expired passport. Additionally, the online form required the input of my National Identification Number (NIN) digits. A crucial part of this stage was ensuring my passport photograph met the strict ICAO standards. To effortlessly achieve the required dimensions of 600x800 pixels, I found the online tool at https://webupon.com/blog/600x800_pixel-image-converter/ to be incredibly useful.

Initially, I booked my biometrics appointment for April 28, 2025. However, upon checking the application status, I noticed it hadn't been approved yet. Seeking clarification, I reached out to @nis_response on Instagram regarding the delay. The response was to be patient and await the approval.
Fortunately, the approval came through relatively quickly on April 30, 2025. I received an email notification confirming that my application had been approved, which was a welcome relief.

With the approval in hand, I proceeded to the Alausa Passport Office for my biometrics appointment on May 2, 2025. I ensured I had all the necessary documents printed, including the payment slip, the vetted/approved application slip, and the appointment slip. Of course, I also carried my expired passport with me.
During my time at the office, I observed the process and interacted with other applicants. It was reassuring to see that both those applying for fresh passports and those, like myself, seeking renewals were treated with the same level of attention and efficiency by the NIS officials. The process flowed smoothly for everyone I encountered. The checks and paperwork were handled efficiently, and the biometrics capture itself was quick. In total, I spent approximately 3 hours at the office and was done.

May 5, 2025, I tracked my application status online, and it displayed "PRODUCTION: Passport production is in progress." This indicates that my passport is now being manufactured.

Based on my experience, here are a few key takeaways that could be helpful for others undergoing passport application, especially for renewal:
Prepare digital copies of essential documents: Ensure you have scanned copies of your Birth Certificate (or Age Declaration Certificate), Proof of Origin, and the biodata page of your expired passport ready for uploading during the online application.
Have your NIN ready: You will be required to input your National Identification Number (NIN) digits during the application process.
Utilize helpful online tools: For ensuring your passport photo meets the specific ICAO requirements, especially the 600x800 pixel dimension, consider using a tool like the one I found at https://webupon.com/blog/600x800_pixel-image-converter/. It can save you time and potential issues with your application.
Print all necessary documents: Having your payment slip, vetted/approved application slip, and appointment slip readily available will expedite the process. Take your expired passport with you.
Consider the Alausa Passport Office: From my experience, and as others have noted on this forum, this office appears to be operating with commendable efficiency, treating all applicants with the same level of professionalism. The entire process was seamless and fast, particularly because there were no issues with my application.
Be vigilant and aware: It's worth noting that I encountered no instances of extortion, which speaks positively about the professionalism at this particular office.

Lastly, I will update this article with the date of collection once I receive my new passport. Overall, my DIY passport renewal journey at the Alausa Passport Office has been a positive one, highlighting the potential for a smooth and timely process for all passport applicants when you take ownership of your application and things run efficiently.

Blessings


ADDENDUM: I PICKED UP THE RENEWED PASSPORT ON THE 23rd, MAY 2025 (EXACTLY 3 WEEKS FROM THE DAY OF BIOMETRICS)
Cheers as you try to get yours

Thanks this is the most detailed take so far I've read,
I Submitted my application and made payment May 13th 2026, I'm going for my biometric enrolment today May 20th 2026.
See my notes of whole process below:


International Passport 2026

https://immigration.gov.ng/passports/
https://immigration.gov.ng/info-center/renewal-of-passport/
NIMC NIN
Passport number
Reference No.

Expired Validity/Unexpired Validity Requirements
1 Complete passport application online https://passport.immigration.gov.ng
2 Passport photo digital white background (ICAO International Civil Aviation Organisation compliant picture). However picture to appear on passport is physical photo capture when you go for in-house biometrics.
https://passport.immigration.gov.ng/image-compliance
3 Upload attestation letter from NPC (NPC requires Declaration of age from High Court to issue this) However I submitted my Declaration of Age alone
4 state of origin certificate,
5 passport datapage,
6 make payment and book an appointment.

Notes
1 Appointment for biometric enrolment usually a week later after form completion and payment.
2 Visit office with vetted application form (vetted means approved. Wait until you get mail saying Application Status is approved), Appointment slip, Receipt of Payment, Old passport booklet
3 The official passport price is 100k for 5 years and 200k for 10yrs
4 National population commission attestation letter 3,000 https://attestation.nationalpopulation.gov.ng/welcome You can apply yourself, but needs to be approved, that’s where NPC staff will bill you like 2,000.
5 High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Plot 426 Tigris Cres, Aguiyi Ironsi St, Maitama
Declaration of age 2,050 at the office, 5,000+? Online. https://varms.fcthighcourt.gov.ng/faqs
6 Visit https://track.immigration.gov.ng/ on Firefox to confirm Passport is ready for collection. Upon confirmation, can precautionarily wait 24 working hours before going for pick up.
7 Started Application Wednesday May 13th 2026, Captured Wednesday May 20th 2026, Picked up Monday May 25th 2026. Less than 2 weeks.

https://x.com/Superfalconshow/status/2055608374058725879

🚨 Just In:

Nigeria’s senior women’s national team, the Super Falcons, will take on Senegal Women’s National Team in a double-header international friendly scheduled for June 5 and 8.

Both matches will be played in Ikenne, Nigeria. 🇳🇬⚽

#TheMTNSuperFalconsShow #ThisIsNaija #WhereFootballLives

We lose 2 - 1, but qualify 2 - 3 on Aggregate.
Eye sore of a game. Tum tum football, all shots. No calming down to strategize, pass, and build up play.
Pressure maybe

Another FIFA game window gone by with no matches for our women!
We're teh best in Africa why so difficult to get friendlies?
Super Eagles who are not the best in Africa don't face same challenges. Why?

Simon and Onyeka off for Chukwueze and Philips Otele (debut)

Uzoho (injury), Onyedika, Sor off

Adebayo (his second Super Eagles game), Ndidi,Iwobi on.

24 Goal
I think Zaidu cross, and Lookman initial effort defended, then Simon chest and shot. Goal!

21 Onyedika shot, ball in back of net. But goal ruled out. Seems it hit a Nigerian player that was offside before going in.

16*
Nigeria/Uzoho concedes from free kick. Might or might have not been slight deflection, but Nwabali is more likely to catch such shots

ekehopp2:
Looks like

Lookman - Akor
Simon ------------------ Sor
Onyedika - Onyeka
Zaidu - Fenandez - Ogbu - Osayi
Uzoho

Mada TV Live here!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAvqwxCJ1rM

Jordan Football YouTube Channel. Live here too

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9jaCG7Vkjw

Looks like

Lookman - Akor
Simon ------------------ Sor
Onyedika - Onyeka
Zaidu - Fenandez - Ogbu - Osayi
Uzoho

Damioduso1:
Please where are you watching it from

Check my post history, i shared streaming links.

Frank Onyeka came on For Lookman with 3 minutes to go.

Game over, we win 2-1
Our goals: Simon and Akor. Benue boys! in Amokachi's voice. Lols

Paul Onuachu , Fisayo Dele Bashiru and Chidera Ejuke on

Chukwueze, Simon and Akor off

Chibuike Nwaiwu about coming on for Igoh Ogbu who looks like he has gotten a knock

2 nil, Lookman assist, Akor goal

Emmanuel Fernandez is on for Semi Ajayi.
Only change in 2nd half I can spot so far

https://player.m4stv.com/live/UDN3ATO


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KF7QMc2c-AA

we're 1 nil up

It's a shame that the game will be shown on two Iranian channels. This is a nation in a full blown war. The so called giant of Africa don't have a single tv station that will broadcast the match.

If you have IPTV you can watch the match on these Iranian TV channels:
Shabake 3
IRIB Varzesh

And this Chinese channel:
ZhiBo8

from CyberEagles. I dey wait for YouTube link sha.
But game is listed on My Android football streaming app, so we wait and see.

This looks like

---Babajide--Ihezuo---Ijamilusi
---------Echegini----Ajibade
----------------Ucheibe
Alozie--Demehin--Ohale--Oladipo
---------------Nnadozie


Oladipo is Shukurat Oladipo, teh Roma babe. Babjide's team mate.
Will see exact forward formation when game starts.

The second leg of the Cameroon friendly series comes up 4pm today.
By the way Ashleigh Plumptre was invited for these games, why didn't she turn up?
Oh, Okoronkwo and Abiodun too! What's up?

Schemerkhiz:
Live 🎥

Nigeria 🇳🇬 🆚 Cameroon 🇨🇲

https://www.youtube.com/live/BIX69tiBJzw?si=Z7K6vbhW8Acg5v_I

This is unstable. Try this one also:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WXsGaT0t4U

Schemerkhiz:
𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦🚨📰

Head Coach Justin Madugu names 25 players for the #SuperFalcons double-header clash against Cameroon in Yaoundé.


Goalkeepers: 🧤
1• Chiamaka Nnadozie (Brighton Hove & Albion, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿)
2• Comfort Erhabor ( Portmouths FC, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿)
3• Anderline Mgbechi (Rivers Angels)
4• Oloko Fatima (Abia Angels)

Defenders: 🛡️
5• Osinachi Ohale (Pachucha, Mexico 🇲🇽)
6• Shukurat Oladipo (AS Roma, Italy 🇮🇹)
7• Michelle Alozie (Chicago Stars FC, USA 🇺🇸)
8• Ashleigh Plumptre (Ittihad Ladies FC, Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦)
9• Isah Sikiratu (Bnot Netanya FC, Israel 🇮🇱)
10• Oluwatosin Demehin (Galatasaray, Turkey 🇹🇷)
11• Glory Ogbonna ( Maccabi Kiryat Gat, Israel 🇮🇱)
12• Chidinma Okeke (Club America, Mexico 🇲🇽)

Midfielders: 🧠
13• Christy Ucheibe (SL Benfica, Portugal 🇵🇹)
14• Ngozi Okobi (Ottawa Rapid, Canada 🇨🇦)
15• Deborah Abiodun (Washington Spirit, USA 🇺🇸)
16• Jennifer Echegini (PSG, France 🇫🇷)
17• Halimatu Ayinde (BK Hackens, Sweden 🇸🇪)
18• Christopher Precious ( Yanga Princess, Tanzania 🇹🇿)

Forwards: 🥅
19• Rasheedat Ajibade (PSG, France 🇫🇷)
20• Chinwendu Ihezuo (Pachucha, Mexico 🇲🇽)
21• Joy Omewa (Nottingham Forest, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿)
22• Esther Okoronkwo (AFC Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦)
23• Folashade Ijamilusi (Liaoning Shenyang, China 🇨🇳)
24• Rinsola Babajide ( AS Roma, Italy 🇮🇹)
25• Monday Gift (Washington Spirit, USA 🇺🇸)

Asisat Oshoala finally retires. Ope Oh! Tochukwu Oluehi and Francisca Ordega follow her out. Ifeoma Onumonu honourably retired last year, Toni Payne fair enough is out of favour.

Ngozi Okobi, finally gets another shot at a cap since 2023. Lols. Congratulations.

Balanced squad, fair enough. I can't really fault the coach for anything.

Open longer in good condition

Released December Call WhatsApp

Predator87:
Coach should consider inviting Peace Effiong and Chidi Harmony. They had a lethal combination at the U17 World cup. Dont know why they aren't getting callups to the U20 team. If it's possible, Joy Okonye of Brown University should be considered assuming she is U20. This team has the potential to be one of the best U20 teams since Assisat Oshoala's set. The coach just needs to invite the right players. No politics, No sentiments. Hopefully Janet injuries heal by the time May comes along.

Yes those 2 are lethal. I trust Chidi Harmony is recovered by now I hope. Peace Effiong is always good to go.
But you know so with the plethora of talents, everything na by connection. Different coach too.

buttlover:
I want to dedicate this 2026 to learn 3 coding language. I intend online learning with average of 8 hours per day learning. Is it possible absorbing all these within 12 calendar month? I already have a smooth side host hustle that gives me 5k per day so I'm not bothered of job, food, rent. I'm kinda free

Like Coder2Client said, learning to code (programming) is a marathon, not a sprint. One year, at best, is usually only enough to qualify you for an unpaid internship, assuming your mentor is patient enough to keep teaching and guiding you.

I’d say pick one language, either Python or Java, based on your interests and job prospects, and commit to learning it properly.

You must make learning to code a habit, even a lifestyle, that permeates your daily life if you want to eventually reach the promised land.

Ekims:
Hey guys

With the AI boom and the direction of things in the tech space right now, is it still worth it to learn how to code manually?

I mean I've seen and read about the amazing things these AI chat bots are doing... Especially Claude's opus 4.5.

What will be the best approach for beginners in software engineering these days?

I need good answers please 🤲🏿🤲🏿

1 Lol. If no one decides to learn how to code and everyone only focuses on consuming the output of code, who do you think will be left to build, improve, and maintain these tools when the current engineers eventually retire?

2 Don’t you think avoiding learning how to code will only widen the gap between those who can build things and those who can’t? A small group will understand how these systems work and how to maintain them, while everyone else just consumes the tools. That kind of imbalance doesn’t end well.

3 If you want an easier life, solve harder problems. You can choose to become a checkout teller at ShopRite. Short training, simple problems, and you start earning in a couple of weeks. Or you can choose the harder path: spend years learning a difficult skill like science or engineering, become highly competent, and be rewarded not just financially but with long-term relevance and leverage.

The choice is yours.

Considering how FIFA handled the Emilio Nsue (Spanish-born footballer for Equatorial Guinea case), I believe they forfeited two 2026 World Cup Qualifying games, we can be somewhat hopeful.

It was a nationality switch case too.