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Buhari Can Stop Babachir Lawal, Others’ Trial, Grant Pardon—Garba Shehu

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 President Muhammadu has the power to stop an ongoing trial and may order a pardon upon conviction in accordance with Nigerian laws, although he cannot stop the investigation of anyone. The Senior Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Garba Shehu, who dropped this hint on Tuesday, through his Twitter handle, also said as long as there are …

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Hyundai Motors Begins 30-Day Free Service

Hyundai Motors Nigeria Limited (HMNL) has announced it will commence a comprehensive 30-day discounted service campaign, beginning from November 1, 2017 for owners and fleet managers of Hyundai cars and Commercial Vehicles. The campaign, which is tagged ‘Before service clinic,’ was also described as a HMNL initiative aimed at helping customers rediscover the value of their Hyundai vehicles and appreciate …

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Using Dry Tissue In Toilet Dirty, Harmful—Experts

People who wipe with dry tissue paper after using the toilet move around with dirty anuses and the practice can cause health problems, experts and celebrities have warned. Doctors also said in addition to the poor sanitary condition, health problems such as anal fissures, hemorrhoids and urinary tract infections that may take some months to heal can occur due to …

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Be More Successful Than Your Husbands, COWLSO Tasks Women

Women have been charged to cash in on the opportunities offered by the diversification of the economy and the fast growing agricultural industry by improving their entrepreneurial skills without being afraid to be more successful than their husbands. The Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO), on Thursday, gave the charge as it concluded its three-day National Women Conference …

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LASTMA Goes Tough On One-way Drivers On Airport Road

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The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has warned stakeholders in the aviation sector and members of the public to desist from disobeying the State Traffic Law with regard to driving one-way on the Murtala Muhammed Airport Road so as not to incur the wrath of the law. LASTMA General Manager, Mr. Olawale Musa, said the State government had been …

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End Of Recession: FG Lists $32bn Reserve, Oil Production, Electricity As Indicators

Federal Government said drop in headline inflation, increase in the nation’s Foreign Exchange Reserve and rise in crude oil production as well as improvement in public electricity generation the economy has witnessed collectively marked its rebound out of recession. The government said the National grid capacity rose to 6,900 megawatts in September and National Electricity Regulations Commission (NERC) would this …

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Osinbajo’s Wife, Gov’s Wife Call For Actions Against Female Genital Mutilation

Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo

Wife of Nigeria’s Vice President, Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo, has urged women to instill right conducts in their wards to transform the children into greatness and create a safe and secure society. Mrs. Osinbajo said this at the opening ceremony of the 17th National Women Conference organised by the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO), today in Lagos, with …

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Buhari Sacks Maina,Orders Probe Into Reappointment

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President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the immediate disengagement of the controversially reappointed Acting Director in the Ministry of Interior, Abdulrasheed Maina,from service.   Advertisement The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Femi Adesina, who made this known on Monday via a Twitter message, also said the President “asks for full report on circumstances of his recall.” It …

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Body Of Man Who Jumped Into Lagos Lagoon Found

The corpse of Oluseye Adekunle, the man who jumped into the Lagoon around Lekki Toll gate to commit suicide on Friday was, early today at about 5.00 am, discovered by a local fisherman. The body was floating by the river bank, around Lekki-Ikoyi Bridge before it was recovered from the lagoon by the coordinated efforts of the Lagos State Emergency …

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Domestic Violence: Lagos Takes Campaign To Students

The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team (DSVRT) has engaged no fewer than 5,000 students from the primary and secondary schools on child rights and child abuse as well as all forms of sexual and domestic violence. The initiative aims to empower them with their roles and responsibilities in handling and preventing such issues, said DSVRT Coordinator, Mrs. …

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