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NAN Residents Urge Minister To Evict Squatters
Residents of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) quarters, Kubwa, Abuja have appealed to FCT Minister, Bala Mohammed to evict illegal occupants in the green area of the quarters.
This is contained in statement jointly signed by Mr Effiong Udoh, the Chairman of NAN Staff Quarters and Mr Francis Nwosu, the Financial Secretary on Sunday in Abuja.
The residents said they had complained on many occasions to the minister on the presence of the squatters but expressed regrets that nothing had been done to evict the occupants.
“We wish to bring to your notice that in spite of our letters No, NANSQ/ADM/dated 26/09/11, NANSQ/ADM/1/7, dated 24/01/12 and NANSQ/ADM/18, dated 04/04/2012, your officials have yet to evict illegal occupants,” the statement claimed.
It added that nothing had been done “to demolish their structures on NAN Estate Area”.
The statement added that while the residents awaited the minister’s response, they had discovered that “the green area is presently occupied by two block industries, mechanics, car wash and welders.
“Also occupied by one of the block making industries is the area under the PHCN 330 KVA transmission line, which hither to house the two four flats of the staff quarters,” it stated.
The residents pointed out that the noise and pollution generated by activities of the block making industries, mechanics and welders constituted serious health hazards to them and their children.
The residents noted that the presence and activities of the illegal occupants also constituted security risk, adding that people of diverse character/motive either visit of patronise this category of people.
“We are, therefore, appealing to you, sir, to use your good offices to evict and demolish all illegal and structures on the said area.”
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Kenyan Runners Dominate Berlin Marathons
Kenya made it a clean sweep at the Berlin Marathon with Sabastian Sawe winning the men’s race and Rosemary Wanjiru triumphing in the women’s.
Sawe finished in two hours, two minutes and 16 seconds to make it three wins in his first three marathons.
The 30-year-old, who was victorious at this year’s London Marathon, set a sizzling pace as he left the field behind and ran much of the race surrounded only by his pacesetters.
Japan’s Akasaki Akira came second after a powerful latter half of the race, finishing almost four minutes behind Sawe, while Ethiopia’s Chimdessa Debele followed in third.
“I did my best and I am happy for this performance,” said Sawe.
“I am so happy for this year. I felt well but you cannot change the weather. Next year will be better.”
Sawe had Kelvin Kiptum’s 2023 world record of 2:00:35 in his sights when he reached halfway in 1:00:12, but faded towards the end.
In the women’s race, Wanjiru sped away from the lead pack after 25 kilometers before finishing in 2:21:05.
Ethiopia’s Dera Dida followed three seconds behind Wanjiru, with Azmera Gebru, also of Ethiopia, coming third in 2:21:29.
Wanjiru’s time was 12 minutes slower than compatriot Ruth Chepng’etich’s world record of 2:09:56, which she set in Chicago in 2024.
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