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Nigerians woke up on Friday fortnight ago to brace with the unusual situation of the proposed arraignment of the nation’s number one judicial officer, the Chief Justice of Nigeria Justice Walter Onnoghen. The travails of the erudite jurist allegedly have it that he failed to comply fully with the asset declaration mandate on public officers as expected from the code of conduct bureau. Sources are of the view that the accusation against the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) is political considering the timing of the arraignment barely four weeks to the start of general elections across the nation.

However, findings have also shown that it has correlation with the lingering Guber case in Kebbi state and the sudden need by the federal government to oust the CJN. Based on the current travails of the CJN, the composition of the appeal panel was done without the full knowledge of the nation’s number one judicial officer. It is alleged that the kebbi state government in collaboration with the Attorney General of the Federation Abubarka Malami SAN, are gunning for the CJN due to his hard posture on upholding the tenets of the law and ensuring the independence of Judiciary.

The panel has Hon. Justice Ibrahim Tanko Mohammed as Chairman, a close friend of the first defendant in the case who is also the Governor of the state, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar Bagudu. The friendship between the duo dates back several years. Recently, on December 28th, 2018 when Samaila I.T Muhammad, the son of Hon Justice Ibrahim Tanko Mohammed got married at Sultan Bello Mosque in Kaduna, Governor Atiku Abubakar Bagudu was at the event from start to finish, and was a prominent figure at the wedding reception held at the Hon. Justice Ibrahim Tanko Mohammed residence in Kaduna.

The panel also has Hon. Justice Amina Adamu Augie, an indigene of Kebbi State, whose first daughter, Aisha Adamu Augie-Kuta is presently working with the first defendant, Kebbi State Governor as his Senior Special Assistant on New Media.

It has been gathered that the plaintiff has made a formal complaint to the Chief Justice of Nigeria and having known his strict disposition on judicial issues, sources said that this was not going down well with the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubarka Malami SAN, whom is alleged not favorably disposed to the CJN taking charge of the Kebbi Guber tussle, and hence the need to put the CJN on trial, which will eventually pave way for a favorable environment for the panel to deliver her judgment.

As its now the battle ground is charged between Onnoghen and Kebbi mafia whic is described to include the AGF, the Gov Kebbi State, Chairman Code of Conduct and the prosecutor of the CJN at the CCT who are all said to be indigenes of Kebbi State bent on removing the CJN in order to ensure that Bagudu is not removed as the Governor by the Supreme Court as all efforts to settle the case out of court through monetary inducement to the appellants have been rebuffed. The Gov who influenced the selection of the Supreme Court panelists have as of Sunday in kebbi been celebrating victory song that he has scaled through the Supreme Court even before the hearing of the appeal.

The intrigues in the guber case have seen several influential persons from Kebbi state in the executive and judicial arm of government taking sides with the Kebbi State Governor. The later, having served in the top echelon in the judiciary as a former chief registrar of Supreme Court and a current serving judge of Federal High court, Abuja. Sources said that the former apex court registrar is also from Kebbi state has been serving as a link person in the “deal”.

The leadership of kebbi state judiciary through an appointment of a substantive Chief Judge has been in limbo for a while because the Governor has interest in appointing his crony over and above the current acting CJ who by seniority is supposed to be the substantive as recommended by NJC. The governor Bagudu is therefore drawn on a long battle of wits with the CJN and the NJC supported by his APC and the Attorney General of the Federation who is also from Kebbi.

Meanwhile, sources closed to the inner caucus in Governor’s camp said that there was a wild jubilation last weekend when the list of the appeal panel came out. According to the source, the believe that the “deal has been done”

It would be recalled that the plaintiff in the matter Mr. Anthony Itanyi is claiming that Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu of the All Progressive Congress (APC) committed perjury by lying under oath in the form he submitted to Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) prior to 2015 governorship election in Kebbi State.

He is urging the Supreme Court to invalidate the election that brought Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu to power and confirm Major General Bello Sarki Yaki (Rtd), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate in the election as the winner and subsequently order INEC to issue him certificate of return.

When the case initially started, Governor Bagudu filed preliminary objection challenging the jurisdiction of Federal High Court to entertain the matter.

The matter was appealed to Supreme Court, the apex court later ruled that not only that the Federal High Court has jurisdiction to hear the case but also ordered for an accelerated hearing on the matter.

Consequently, the appeal of the substantive matter has reached the Supreme Court again after both the trial court and the Appeal court ruled in favour of the first defendant.

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By GIMBA Umar
source: https://topnaija.ng/kebbi-guber-case-one-of-the-many-problems-of-onnoghen/

Olassab:
Thanks really appreciate your help, please do go to too much trouble on my account, if you have total cost in mind for the foundation that will be fantastic.
If you also have headline figure for total completion of the building great. Please send me your whatsapp

Unfortunately your request was foundation and German Floor.... And that I have done.... (see below)

Except where stated, I've used standard parameters for my calculations.

Foundation (Materials)

9 inches Block - 510 pcs
Cement (concrete and block setting) - 31 bags
Granite - 30 tonnes (enough for German Floor)
Sharp sand - 3 tippers (enough for German Floor)

Workmanship for above.

Digging of foundation - 35k max
Bricklayers fees - 55k - 60k
Setting out - 20k (materials and labour)
Filling of foundation - to be estimated on site.

German Floor (thickness used is 100mm or 4 inches)

Materials Needed

Cement - 35 bags
1by12 somi wood - 12 pcs or buy 6 and slice into 2 each
2by4 - minimal for bracing
3 inches nail - 1k worth
Binding wire - 2k worth

Workmanship for above.

Bricklayer - 40k
Carpenter - 5k
Filling of foundation - negotiate on site or 2.5k per tipper

Find the cost of the materials in your area and add up for project cost.

Thanks for contacting me.... (file closed)

Goodluck...

Olassab:
My brother the issue is the plan has already been approved, any advice will be grand, although at the moment this will be okay ' I'll give you FOR FREE a breakdown of Materials needed for FOUNDATION and GERMAN FLOOR only..... Plus advice on cost of workmanship'

in hindsight i wish i had come here first before starting anything, i have never understood why each bedroom needs to have it's own bath and toilet. when i was growning up in Surulere we only had 1 toilet and bathroom and we never fought to use it, you just took your turn!!!

OK..... pls remind me during the week - I'll do it Monday or Tuesday..

Goodluck......

Olassab:
Thanks, that is what the Architect recommended, i pushed for a 3 bed, he said it will not fit. it is basically half a plot, it is flat and there is another half plot behind(my brothers) and a building behind(it is family land) so access is needed to get to the back building so we will use left side, can't do right side (granny's grave is in the way)

Morning..
I'm presently looking at your design and working around it.

You can comfortably have a 3 bedroom in that space, with a bigger kitchen and dining also..... The 3rd room would share toilet with visitors..

However, would you be willing to pay a little for the drafting and time to achieve that? I understand you've spent (perhaps a lot to get this design) but 1 extra room would solve a lot of problems in the future.

Whatever you decide.... I'll give you FOR FREE a breakdown of Materials needed for FOUNDATION and GERMAN FLOOR only..... Plus advice on cost of workmanship...... Goodluck.


Regards.......

Olassab:
very good question, i think it the german floor bit. everyyhing is static at moment, please where are you based? just realised these things should be taken outside, advise, costs etc. Amen

Lagos and Abeokuta depending on days

Olassab:
Thanks, that is what the Architect recommended, i pushed for a 3 bed, he said it will not fit. it is basically half a plot, it is flat and there is another half plot behind(my brothers) and a building behind(it is family land) so access is needed to get to the back building so we will use left side, can't do right side (granny's grave is in the way)

Do a sketch of the land and show anything on it eg building, grave etc and send to my mail (in my signature) - I'll send u my WhatsApp nos

We Never Walk Alone.
#LFC #YNWA � ⚽

Olassab:
Great work, very detailed, please could you give me an estimate cost for foundation and concreting for a 2 bedroom bungalow, land is pretty much dry
thanks

what do you mean by CONCRETING ? I'll work on your estimate over the weekend...... so help me God

Olassab:
Thanks here is the plan

is there any reason why its a 2 bedroom and NOT 3
ALSO, is the site inclined (not rectangular)


why I'm asking - I also advice clients to build a minimum 3 bedroom flat EXCEPT there are other factors that wont allow..

Fund is NOT one of such factors....

Olassab:
Thanks can i post here or whatsapp or email you direct, really appreciate your reply

here is free consultancy
email is paid consultancy

i'm OK with any.

lol....

Olassab:
Great work, very detailed, please could you give me an estimate cost for foundation and concreting for a 2 bedroom bungalow, land is pretty much dry
thanks

Evening.... Thanks for the comment.
You would have to share the plan... That also is important.

Regards

Zzyy:
Ftc

The real FTC

dedicated to all my followers on the properties thread... One of you should just send me this INFINIX -

buddie:
Kó topè oh bros..

So regular rod size would be used for this precast?

Any special mixture needed for the concrete?

All things are normal.... 12mm rod is OK...

issokay - Amosun are u reading?

buddie:
Thanks boss. The typical composition for the pre-cast lintel should be the listed if I'm right?

Cement YES
Granite YES
Sharp sand YES
Stone dust (is it required?) NEVER
Iron rods (what size?) YES

ALSO - thanks for the surprised credit .

[quote author=predatorX post=74875841][/quote]claps..... BUT I wld need a lot of google(ing) to understand the last paragraph - lol - that level pass me...

buddie:
Meeee? Is there anything you have written on this properties forum that I haven't read sha? Below is the link to the lintel recommendation. So I can apply this style across the entire openings in the building?


https://www.nairaland.com/4133188/construction-6self-contain-hostel-frm-start

I'm certainly going to recommend this to my bricklayer, casting of all the windows and doors can be done in one day since I have this plenty planks from the improvised German floor and then arrange for the fittings over time, plenty aboki with excess strength full area.. Lolz

My external walls are all in 9inch while all internal wall is in 6inch so the sliced planks still come handy.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA OK I LOSE THANKS SIR,,

So I can apply this style across the entire openings in the building? DOORS AND WINDOWS ONLY - USE NORMAL CASTING FOR ENTRANCE TERRACE.

I've replied your mail...

buddie:
Good day oga Saydfact,

Lastly, can the 1x12 planks sliced into 2 for this DPC purpose still be useful for the lintel work? Is there a standard height for lintel casting?

Thank you!

I. Presume you've NOT seen my post on saving money on lintel? Your workmen won't like it but it wld save you 200k... Search for it here on NL ..... I'm not sharing the link lol

Using same method on this project (pics attached)

Standard height for lintels is 2.1m equivalent of 9 blocks high.

Good luck

buddie:
Good day oga Saydfact,
Having factored the huge cost of this German floor, it has been agreed that we simply fill all the hollow blocks holes with weak concrete of about 4 inch thick and continue straight to the blockwork stage. The room by room filling would be done and cemented.

Hope this cost containment wouldn't have any adverse effects now or in the future?

Lastly, can the 1x12 planks sliced into 2 for this DPC purpose still be useful for the lintel work? Is there a standard height for lintel casting?

Thank you!

Evening... If you slice the wood, you can only use for lintels of areas with 6 inches block.. So don't slice since you're using 9 inches.

On German Floor - you can proceed with your plan... I understand the huge cost associated with German Floor....

Good luck

check my signature meanwhile.

Happy Birthday Lagbaja

buddie:
@Saydfact what can I do without you

You just killed it once again. And thanks for all this free consultation you have been providing to me as a person on this project to this date, God is the only person that can reward you baba.

The project is close to Ogijo area. The cost of the filling sand is scary oh considering the quantity required.

See the funny quote I got, I'm sure he just picked figures from his head cos have been worrying him to send the German floor estimates since 2weeks.

THE QUOTE ABOVE IS NOT EXCESSIVE IF THE PERSON WAS BUDGETING FOR A 150mm SLAB - WHICH IS STANDARD; If you look at my estimate, I left the clause that I used 100mm (4inches) - if I used 150mm (6inches) it would run into something close to what you were given.

BUT if you adopt 4inches (which is OK) - see my advise below.

35 loads of filling sand. ---- ONLY SM1 ON SITE CAN VERIFY, YOU CAN BUY IN BITS eg 1st buy 5, then 5, then 5 etc

30 tonnes of granite. ---- YES,

4 loads of sharp sand. ---- I'LL ADVICE YOU BUY 3, WHATEVER IS LEFT WLD BE USED ELSEWHERE

120 bags of cement. ---- THATS MORE THAN YOU WLD USE IF ITS 100mm THICK SLAB BUT IF ITS 150mm THICK SLAB, THEN YOU NEED BETWEEN 115 - 140 (experience - calculation)

25 planks of 1*12*12. - YES, HE'S CORRECT - I ONLY GAVE YOU A MONEY SAVING HINT BY DIVIDING INTO 2 (this can only be done if thickness is 100mm [4inches], if ts 150mm [6inches] then you have to buy 24 planks....)

5 pounds of 3 inches nail. - thats about N250 * 5 = N1,250 so its OK.

What is the cost range for concrete mixer rental and transport in this our area? - 20K OR 25K (includes operator's fee)

Is it not economical to deploy plenty cheaper manpower instead of renting mixer? - MORE EXPENSIVE, AND MIGHT RUN INTO DAY 2.

buddie:
Can you also project required materials for the construction of German floor based on the attached drawings please??

Estimated Materials:

Granite = 30 tonnes

Sharp Sand = '2 double tippers'

Floor Thickness Used = 100mm (4 inches)

Approx Cement = 75 - 90 bags (75 from experience, while 90 from calculations)

Labour = 65k - 70k (depending on the cost of renting concrete mixer) - I'll advice you use a concrete mixer cos its a BIG floor you doing

1 by 12 wood = 11 pcs BUT sliced into 2 to give 22 pcs (i.e buy 11 pcs of 300 by 3600 {1by12} Somi, slice it into 150 by 3600 {0.5by12} each)
you would need about 3 pcs of 2by4 for the bracing and 3 inches nail of about 1k worth, plus binding wire of about 2k worth.

Carpenter Workmanship = Daily pay (about 3.5k - 5k)

Budget some cash for the people who would do the 'RAMMER', i.e wetting and compacting of the filling.

Water =

I don try....

Goodluck

buddie:
@ Saydfact Happy new year baba. Do you by chance have a contact in Arab contractors? I intend buying some fillings from them from the road constructions they are doing along Ikorodu Shagamu express road.

What is the cost of filling sand currently in ikorodu? Do you have a trusted supplier in that axis? I have the very high foundation requiring plenty fillings reason why i dont want to leave anything to chances right now on this project.

Can you also project required materials for the construction of German floor based on the attached drawings please? Are there any flaws noticed in the drawings also please?

Appreciate your selfless efforts as usual.

1. The easiest question to answer is on the design - I must say the Architect did justice to it; maybe the only person who wld have done better is myself ... lol (Just joking) - The design is kk. Dont you want that in AutoCad? It helps to have a soft copy for future references.

2. Filling Sand is 18500 - 19000 in Ikorodu right now - on supplier, I live in Ikorodu so I def shd have someone.

3. If Arab contractors sell fillings legitimately, i'm not aware of and I have no contact there

4. I'll send the projected material for german floor in the next post - I did a lot of free consultation for NL people last year - and still doing it this year, I believe in the end, God pays us all.... but I also do designs (make nna dey give me work ooh)

Which part of Ikorodu is your project?

GoodLuck

great news.. bookmarked

predatorX:
The same QS dude is gonna use the same mathematics based on thse basic principles of plane shapes.

I can't agree less... I started in the building industry way back 2006, employed by a QS.... and that's where I learnt my estimation skills from.

Rigel95:
The reason why Africa is not developed is because people like you who believe they can be jack of all trades. That is why there are many quack doctors, building collapses because some people think they can give their building to any Mason muritala or worse still do it themselves.

Now to the small issue of roofs. There are different types of roofs and also different methods of estimating for them. Other components that make up the roof.like hip cap etc will also be considered. There are also other technical factors which the average Tom,Dick and Harry do not know about which Will make him either under measure or over measure which inadvertently costs him more. Selah!

For the purpose of learning... CAN YOU PLEASE SHARE ONE OF SUCH ROOFING SHEETS, TECHNICAL FACTORS AND METHOD OF ESTIMATING.

Thanks in advance.......

The QS didn't wake up to his knowledge, he started by learning the basic principles which is what I've shared in my post.

Thanks sir...

SHORT AND TO THE POINT

check my Signature..... goodluck

Omopasito:
@saydfact, Well-done. Can I get your mail address. Mine is theo_igwiro@yahoo.ca

sorry i've been away to the moon and back
CADSOLUTIONS2009@GMAIL.COM

Thanks

Jonathan:
Happy birthday sir.

Thanks boss