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President Tinubu Set To Reveal List Of Sacked And New Ministers Following Reshuffle

Strong indications have emerged that President Bola Tinubu has finalized the list of names and designations for his reshuffled cabinet. Multiple sources within the Presidency disclosed to Saturday Punch that the president has completed the selection process, identifying which ministers will be retained and which will be dropped. The much-anticipated announcement is expected to be …

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Katsina generates over N2bn revenue in Sept

The Katsina State Government says it has generated N2.024 billion as Internal Generated Revenue (IGR) in September. This is contained in a statement on Friday by Alhaji Sada Shu’aibu, Director, Corporate Communication of the State Internal Revenue Board. The director quoted the Executive Chairman of the board, Alhaji Muhammad Isiyaku as saying this …

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Single people in tears as Priscilla Ojo shows off expensive gifts from her boyfriend

Priscilla Ojo and her boyfriend Juma Jux aren’t letting single people to breathe anytime soon, as they just applied more pressure in their relationship. On her Instagram stories, Priscilla Ojo posted the luxurious gifts she got from her boyfriend Juma Jux, and it included two IPhone 16 phones, a wad of dollars in cash, and …

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I’m a pro gardener and there’s an essential lawn job you must do this weekend – don’t leave it too late

A GARDENING expert has revealed the one job you must get done this weekend.

With the weather taking a turn for the worst – most people dread going into their gardens but this job is vital to ensure your lawn is prepped for winter.

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Striped Mowed Lawn and Green Leafy Trees in a Garden[/caption]

Speaking on The Ins & Outs podcast, gardening pro Polly shared the job she’ll be busy with this weekend.

She said: “Now is a great time to sow a new lawn, lay a new lawn, but also scarify.”

Scarifying the lawn means to get a rake to remove dead thatch from the surface.

A small amount of thatch is a good thing for gras but in large amounts it can cause problems.

Large amounts of thatch (layers of dead grass and leaves) can inhibit growth of new grass, prevent water and nutrients from reaching the roots, and encourage moss to form.

To scarify a lawn you need to grab your rake out of the garden which Polly said will help you ‘get out in the garden this weekend’ – something we should take advantage of before it gets too cold.

You want to gently scratch the surface of the grass to lift up any dead grass and leaves – making sure not to go too deep as it can damage the healthy grass.

Once done, you can collect the thatch and add it to your compost heap or into garden waste bags.

According to Alan Titchmarsh, who spoke to Gardeners World, you then want to aerate the lawn.

To do this use a garden fork and push it into the ground at regular intervals, moving it back and forth.

He explains this will reduces compaction and creates a healthier root system

The aftermath may look unsightly – but they promise it will actually keep your lawn healthy throughout the winter months.

You may also want to think about giving your lawn one last mow before the weather gets too cold.

Your last cut of the year should be about a week before the first frost, according to a gardening blog called Weed Man.

October gardening jobs

The Sun’s Gardening Editor, Veronica Lorraine, has shared the jobs you need to tackle in October.

“It’s a good time to trim deciduous hedges – like box, yew, hawthorn, hornbean and beech – plus hedge trimmers are a great upper body workout!

Make leafmould – gather up all the fallen leaves and fill either bin bags or plastic carrier bags. Seal the top, stick a few small holes in the bag – and then store for a year or more. Free compost!

It’s unlikely you’ll get any more red tomatoes so have one final harvest and chuck the plants on the compost. See if you can get the green ones to ripen by putting in a drawer (some say with a banana). Also keep the seeds from a couple – and plant again next year if they went well.

Finish getting in your spring bulbs. Ideally you’d have done daffs and alliums, but tulips are better in the ground when the soil temperature gets a bit colder. 

It’s good to leave some plant litter in the ground – it adds to the nutrients as it rots down, and provides shelter and food for insects. But remove the manky brown bits collapsing all over the lawn/winter structure. 

Mulch – it not only suppresses weeds, but keeps the soil warm, improves water retention and adds a little winter duvet to your outside space. 

October’s a good month for carrots, peas, asparagus, broad beans, and rhubarb.”

Grass typically grows until the soil temperature hits around 50 degrees, which could be as late as November, so you still have a few weeks to get out and do it.

It’s important to cut your grass short before it stops growing for multiple reasons, one of which is the possibility of snow.

If snow falls on top of long grass, the grass could bend or become matted down, which creates an environment for mold and disease.

If your lawn is suffocated, your grass might not recover from the winter.

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Barry Hearn reveals real reason son Eddie made ‘huge’ decision to take Matchroom boxing away from Sky after 30 years

PROMOTER Barry Hearn has opened up on Matchroom’s dramatic split from Sky Sports.

The company signed with DAZN in June 2021, ending a three-decade boxing partnership with the broadcasting giants.

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Promoters Eddie Hearn and Barry Hearn moved Matchroom Boxing to DAZN in 2021[/caption]
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The pair recently claimed Matchroom is worth £1billion[/caption]

Hearn’s son Eddie was instrumental in negotiating the five-year, £100 million deal.

The lucrative contract cemented the relationship between Matchroom and DAZN, which already held exclusive rights to show the promoter’s fights in the rest of the world.

Two-time heavyweight champ Anthony Joshua was exempt from the deal as he already had a contract signed with Sky.

On his podcast The Barry Hearn Show, the 76-year-old dived into the financial thinking behind the move.

Hearn said: “We’re all influenced by money.

“The only danger as promoters, especially like us, is we tell the truth.

“If someone wants something, and they are prepared to pay…

“We left Sky after 30 years of boxing. Why? We had a great relationship with them.

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“But a new player [DAZN] came in and gave us the chance to take the sport to the levels we believe it is capable of.”

Hearn added that DAZN “paid several times more than their incumbent broadcaster.”

He continued: “It was Sky who made the decision not to compete.

“And I don’t say it was the wrong decision, it was their decision.

“But in my world, my job is to expand my sports and the commercialisation of those sports.

“So that I do well, the company does well, and my sportsmen and women earn rewards that used to be off the scale.”

How AJ punched his way to the top

ANTHONY JOSHUA punched his way to the top of the world before being knocked off his perch.

From humble origins in Watford to Olympic hero, the boxer has made a heavyweight impact in and out of the ring.

Eddie Hearn claims a collision with rival Tyson Fury could be worth a whopping £200million.

The pair’s bitter feud saw them refuse to say a word to each other as they met Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia.

Joshua has already hinted at when he will hang up his gloves.

And he revealed why his son will NEVER be allowed to box. despite amassing a £215m empire thanks to the sweet science.

AJ enjoys a lavish lifestyle including private jets and a £350k watch.

His career and sponsorship deals have seen him swap his council estate upbringing for a luxury car collection.

London hairdresser Kika Osunde is believed to have swept the KO king off his feet.

But Joshua still lives with his mum Yeta when he is not on the road.

Check out all our latest Anthony Joshua articles.

Earlier this year, Hearn revealed business was booming following the move.

He told an episode of Piers Morgan Uncensored: “The business is worth over a billion.”

Hearn Snr. launched Matchroom back in 1982, with snooker at its heart.

He recently sent a warning to Sheffield City Council over the future of the iconic Crucible Theatre.

The Crucible has hosted the Snooker World Championship since 1977.

But Hearn is keen for a “new venue” to be built, allowing him to sell 3,000 tickets a session.

Speaking on his podcast, he said: “I have to live in the real world.

“It’s why I don’t do pay-per-view shows or Anthony Joshua fights at York Hall, Bethnal Green.

“I think York Hall is the greatest fight atmosphere venue in the world, it’s just not fit for purpose.

“And the Crucible is not fit for purpose.

“I want to stay in Sheffield, and I’ve told the Sheffield City Council numerous occasions over the last few years. They have three more years. I will move.”

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Gardening guru shares ‘beautiful’ 47p hack to fill your garden with Spring colour – but you must plant them this month

IT’s bulb time again – that magical moment where you get to imagine the heady heights you’ll achieve in your garden come Spring.  

With dreamy visions of swaying Dutch style fields of tulips, daffodils, crocus and alliums wafting in the balmy breeze it’s easy to get carried away with what you can achieve or afford.

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Iris reticulata ‘scent sational’ is a great bulb for a lovely scent.[/caption]
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Erythronium Joanna is great for shady spots[/caption]
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This Narcissus (daffodil) bulbocodium looks really good in pots.[/caption]

But whether you’re the kind of gardener who’s happy to play the bulb lottery and wait and see which ones return  – or you take them all out to overwinter and plan breathtaking displays of coordinated colour – we’ve got you covered.

The beauty of a bulb, is that essentially anyone can plant them. Whether you’ve got sweeping borders to fill, or a single pot outside your front door – with a bit of careful planning you can see colour for months.

Lucy Bellamy, who’s new book ‘A Year in Bloom’ is out on October 10, said: “I love bulbs, I like them for their optimism, their resilience and for their transient beauty.”

Her book contains 150 flowering bulbs for every season – so here’s my pick of the more unusual types to plant now (except the Tulip – wait until November for them).

BEST FOR POLLINATORS

Allium Mont Blanc – plant 20cm deep, in a site where the flowers are in sun when they open. Space widely
Fritillaria imperialis – plant bulbs 30cm deep in early Autumn, with grit or leaf mould around each one – plant them on their side – so water doesn’t accumulate in their stem holes

BEST FOR SCENT

Iris ‘Scent Sational’ – plant corms 10cmm deep late summer to early autumn in a gritty compost
Lilleum ‘African Queen’ – plant early Autumn 15cm deep, in well drained soil.

Homebase Bulb Buyer's top tips

Keep your bulbs healthy with these top tips

David Mitchell, Buying Manager for Garden and Seasonal at Homebase, said: “First, I’d find a good spot in your garden which gets some sun and see if you can get a spade into the soil easily before you start planting. Work with the ground space you’ve got but avoid planting your bulbs directly under trees or close to buildings.

Next, get your depth right. The planting depth for each bulb will be stated on your box but somewhere between a full spade depth and halfway will be about right for most. Too deep is better than too shallow! I tend to sink in a spade, waggle it back and forwards a few times to create a slit and plant in there.

There are no strict rules when it comes to planting your spring bulbs. You could definitely have some fun and dot them around randomly for a good mix. I’d plant bulbs of the same type together in small clumps, with smaller ones at the front and taller ones towards the back of the border. You could even take a handful and drop them into the soil, to let them scatter and create a natural little clump.

The orientation of your bulb is not too important. Although I’d suggest planting the ‘pointy end up’, you could plant them upside down or on their sides and they will find the right way up.

When the bulbs are planted, pat down the soil firmly on top and water in. Then, wait until spring for an array of beautiful blooms!”

Homebase are offering a  “100 Days of Spring” Collection consisting of 100 bulbs, that flower from March through to June, creating a vibrant display of blooms for only £12!

BEST FOR CONTAINERS

Tulipa ‘Black Parrot’ – Plant in late Autumn, 20cm deep, well drained soil. Currently Farmer Gracys have them at 59p if you buy 10.
Narcissus ‘Bulbocodium’ – plant  8cm deep, 3 per 15cm in pots in autumn, flowers in late Winter,  

BEST FOR SHADY SPOTS

Cyclamen Hederafolium – plant tubers 5cm deep in early to mid Autumn in borders, gravel, grass.
Erythronium ‘Joanna’ – plant bulbs with pointed end upwards, 10-15cm deep, flowers in early to mid Spring.

BEST FOR CUT FLOWERS

Ornithogalum ponticom ‘Sochi’ Plant 6 bulbs to a 20cm, 15cm deep in gritty compost. Flowers in early summer.
Lilium regale – From early Autumn plant 3 bulbs per pto, 20cm deep in gritty loam based mix.

A Year in Bloom: Flowering Bulbs for Every Season; by Lucy Bellamy, with photographs by Jason Ingram; is published by Phaidon, £29.95

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Cyclamen are a sure fire way of adding Winter colour to your outside space[/caption]

IN VERONICA'S COLUMN THIS WEEK

Giant veg at the Malvern show, top tips and a leaf blower competition

NEWS! IT was the Malvern show at the weekend – and one of the highlights is always the Canna UK Giant Vegetables Championship. This year no less than 13 Guinness World Records were awarded – for veg. These included a 45cm broad bean, a 492cm turnip, the heaviest red cabbage at 33kg, the tallest cucumber plant, at 649.7cm,  the longest radish, at 741cm and the heaviest sunflower head, at 7.46kg. Ian Paton, 63, who grows giant pumpkins with his brother Stuart, took home the prize for heaviest pumpkin – weighing in at an astonishing  1198.200 kg.

SAVE!! GET those bulbs in the ground with Burgon and Ball’s £20.99 Hand Held Bulb Planter – or just pay £5.50 for B&Q”s Comfort Bulb Planter.

WIN! Those leaves won’t clear up themselves. So one lucky winner can get their hands on this £89 Stiga Cordless leaf blower BL100e with battery plus a pair of cordless Pruning shears worth £129. For more details visit www.thesun.co.uk/AUTSTIGA or fill in THIS FORM. Or write to Sun Autumn Stiga Competition, PO Box 3190, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8GP. Include your name, age, email or phone. UK residents 18+ only. Ends 23.59GMT 19.10.24 T&Cs apply.

THIS WEEK’S JOB Cut fruited stems of autumn raspberries right down to the ground, plant lovely skimmia and cyclamen, bring in houseplants you might have given a holiday outside in the summer.

TOP TIP Don’t cut down all the tall flowers in your garden like Sedum, Rudbeckia and Verbena Bonariensis – they look great covered in frosty cobwebs and add a bit of interest to your garden.

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Drama China Love in the Desert tayang di WeTV! Simak sinopsis lengkap, jadwal tayang, dan daftar pemain dalam cerita penuh intrik di gurun pasir.

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