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7 Things I Would Check Before Paying For A Used Car In Nigeria - Car Talk

  Buying a used car is not just about finding one with clean paint, a good interior and an engine that sounds fine. Some expensive problems are not obvious when you first see the vehicle. If I were helping someone inspect a car before payment, these are seven areas I would want checked. 1. Engine condition: Does it start easily, idle smoothly and run without unusual knocking or excessive smoke? 2. Transmission: Does the gear engage properly? For an automatic, does it shift smoothly during a test drive? 3. Chassis number: Does the number on the vehicle match the relevant vehicle documents? 4. Accident history: Check for uneven panel gaps, unusual welding, overspray and signs of major structural repairs. 5. Cooling system: Does the temperature remain normal during the drive? Any coolant leaks or signs of overheating? 6. Suspension and steering: Listen for knocking sounds and notice whether the car pulls to one side or vibrates unusually. 7. Documents and ownership: Confirm that the s...

Lagos Governors: Their Ages, When They Assumed Office & Service Tenure From 1967

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  Lagos governors: Their ages when they assumed office and service tenure since 1967 1. Brigadier Mobolaji Johnson Age: 31 years Tenure: 1967–1975 2. Commodore Adekunle Lawal Age: 41 years Tenure: 1975–1977 3. Commodore Ndubuisi Kanu Age: 33 years Tenure: 1977–1978 4. Commodore Ebitu Ukiwe Age: 37 years Tenure: 1978–1979 5. Alhaji Lateef Jakande Age: 50 years Tenure: 1979–1983 6. Air Commodore Gbolahan Mudasiru Age: 38 years Tenure: 1984–1986 7. Navy Captain Mike Akhigbe Age: 39 years Tenure: 1986–1988 8. Brigadier General Raji Rasaki Age: 40 years Tenure: 1988–1992 9. Sir Michael Otedola Age: 65 years Tenure: 1992–1993 10. Colonel Olagunsoye Oyinlola Age: 42 years Tenure: 1993–1996 11. Colonel Mohammed Buba Marwa Age: 42 years Tenure: 1996–1999 12. Bola Ahmed Tinubu Age: 47 years Tenure: 1999–2007 13. Babatunde Raji Fashola Age: 43 years Tenure: 2007–2015 14. Akinwunmi Ambode Age: 51 years Tenure: 2015–2019 15. Babajide Sanwo-Olu Age: 53 years Tenure: 2019–present Brigadier Mobola...

Segun Showunmi’s Tinubu File: Five Policies That Turned A Critic Around. - Politics

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  SEGUN SHOWUNMI’S TINUBU FILE: FIVE POLICIES THAT TURNED A CRITIC INTO “SAUL BECAME PAUL” In a remarkably candid interview on Nigeria Unfiltered , opposition politician and longtime PDP chieftain Segun Showunmi sat across from presenter Olabode Roland and did something increasingly rare in Nigerian politics: he explained, policy by policy, why a man who had fiercely criticised President Bola Tinubu in 2023 had gradually reassessed the administration. Roland- the erudite host of Nigeria Unfiltered repeatedly pushed Showunmi to explain the contradiction of remaining an opposition politician while openly supporting Tinubu’s continuation in office—and Showunmi’s answer was essentially: LOOK AT THE POLICIES. His words were extraordinary: “ If what is on the table today is anything to measure by, miles, Bola Tinubu is better than them. Look at the policies. Let’s break it down. ” And break them down he did. First: PETROL SUBSIDY. “ Do I really think that this country… can do with payin...

Ogun Needs Spatial Sovereignty, Not Lagosian Paternalism - Kehinde Sogunle - Politics

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  The Fallacy of the Border Messiah: Why Ogun Needs Spatial Sovereignty, Not Lagosian Paternalism Director-General, Ladi Adebutu Campaign Organisation (LCO), former Commissioner for Finance, Ogun State A recent intervention published in The Daily Crucible, titled “Ogun Works, Lagos Eats and Yayi’s ITESIWAJU Requite,” has attempted to reframe the complex political economy of our border corridors as a novel justification for an imported political messiah. That piece, circulated within the echo chambers of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi), presents the historical fiscal tension between Ogun and Lagos as an unexamined discovery that can only be resolved by transposing an outsourced administrative model across our borders. This analysis serves as both a strategic correction and an informational response to that narrative, stripping away the revisionism to confront the documented realities of sub-national governance, regional spatial planning, and fiscal sovereignty. The proposit...

Shell Set To Exit Nigeria’s Gas Distribution Business - Business

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  Shell Petroleum B.V. has announced the sale of its full interest in Shell Nigeria Gas Group to Vaaris Energy Limited, a Nigerian company . In a statement on Tuesday, the company said the deal covers its domestic gas distribution business in Nigeria. “Shell Nigeria Gas has served industrial and commercial customers in Nigeria for more than 25 years, supported by the commitment and expertise of its people. “We believe this agreement provides a much stronger platform for the business’ next chapter under new ownership. Shell continues to focus on strategic Deepwater and Integrated Gas positions in Nigeria,” the company said. https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/13/shell-set-to-exit-nigerias-gas-distribution-business/ Quote Report Like Share Re: Shell Set To Exit Nigeria’s Gas Distribution Business by ogododo ( op ): 9:44pm On Oct 13 Nawa Nlfpmod. She'll come sell gas venture. Quote Report Like Share Re: Shell Set To Exit Nigeria’s Gas Distribution Business  

CBN’s Data Localisation Must Prioritise Local Technology Providers - Peacepro - Business

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  CBN’s Data Localisation Policy must prioritise local technology providers - PeacePro Says Use of Foreign technology must strengthen not replace local capacity The Foundation for Peace Professionals (PeacePro) has welcomed the Central Bank of Nigeria’s directive requiring financial institutions and payment service providers to store and manage payment transaction data generated in Nigeria within the country, describing the policy as an important step towards strengthening Nigeria’s digital sovereignty and economic security. The CBN circular, issued on June 15, 2026, sets January 1, 2027, as the deadline for full compliance. The Bank reaffirmed on October 9 that the deadline remains unchanged. PeacePro Executive Director, Abdulrazaq Hamzat, said Nigeria must move beyond being a major consumer of foreign digital services and begin building the infrastructure, technical expertise and domestic industries needed to control and benefit from its growing digital economy. “A country that g...

Tobey Maguire Officiates Ex-wife’s Wedding To Nigerian Billionaire's Son - Celebrities

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  Tobey Maguire Officiates Ex Jennifer Meyer’s Wedding to Billionaire Heir Geoffrey Ogunlesi, Weeks After Finalizing Their Divorce (iexclusivenews) —Hollywood actor Tobey Maguire officiated the wedding of his ex-wife, Jennifer Meyer, and Nigerian music executive Geoffrey Ogunlesi in Hawaii on Saturday, October 10, 2026. The Spider-Man star took on the unusual role as Meyer married Ogunlesi, the son of Nigerian billionaire businessman Adebayo Ogunlesi, at the Four Seasons Resort Lanai. Photographs from the ceremony showed Maguire standing before the couple as they exchanged vows. Their children also attended the celebration, which brought together family members and prominent entertainment figures. The wedding attracted attention because Maguire and Meyer maintained a close relationship after their separation, continuing to co-parent their children. Tobey Maguire officiates ex-wife Meyer’s wedding Meyer, 49, is a jewelry designer and founder of the Jennifer Meyer Jewelry brand. She ...