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NATIONAL SKILLS QUALIFICATION (NSQ) LEVEL 1

LEATHER WORK NATIONAL SKILLS QUALIFICATION (NSQ) LEVEL 1   Student Textbook • Units 1–8 • Theory, Practical Activities, Revision Questions and Answer Guide   Prepared as a teaching and learning resource for introductory leatherwork training. Suitable for classroom discussion, workshop practice and guided revision.   Important curriculum alignment note   This textbook is a structured learning resource for introductory Leather Work Level 1. The exact official NSQ Level 1 unit titles, learning outcomes (LOs), performance criteria (PCs), evidence requirements and assessment rules must be checked against the current approved occupational standard issued by the relevant Nigerian authority. Unit 4 has been titled “Fundamentals of Leather Work” to reflect the unit title supplied for this training context. The other unit headings below are proposed instructional headings, not a claim that they are the verbatim official titles. Trainers should map each lesson to the approved s...

Rudeboy Reacts to Peter Okoye's Fresh Allegations Involving Their Late Mother and Wife, Lola


Rudeboy Reacts to Peter Okoye's Fresh Allegations Involving Their Late Mother and Wife, Lola

Nigerian music star Paul Okoye, popularly known as Rudeboy, has broken his silence following fresh allegations made by his twin brother, Peter Okoye, also known as Mr P, regarding their late mother and Peter's wife, Lola Omotayo.

The latest development comes amid the brothers' long-running public family dispute, which has continued to attract widespread attention. In a recent episode of his tell-all series, Mr P alleged that their late mother and some family members mistreated his wife during the early years of their relationship. He also revisited past family disagreements that he said contributed to the breakdown of their relationship as brothers. (Punch Newspapers)

Responding through a post on his social media page, Rudeboy did not directly address each allegation. Instead, he paid tribute to their late mother, writing:

"Unfortunately, you're not here to defend yourself. Continue resting, Mum."

His emotional message has sparked mixed reactions online, with fans expressing sadness over the continued public fallout between the former P-Square members and urging the family to find peace. (Punch Newspapers)

The renewed exchange marks another chapter in the highly publicized feud between the twin brothers, who rose to fame as the iconic music duo P-Square before embarking on separate solo careers.

As discussions continue across social media, many supporters have encouraged the brothers to resolve their differences privately while respecting the memory of their late mother. Neither brother has indicated whether reconciliation efforts are currently underway. (Trending News)

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