Solutions to problems, whatever the ramification, are never far to fetch. In so far as those labouring to solve them are as well minded as to get to the root of the matter first. Ditto the numerous problems confronting our…
National Theatre relaxation joint to wear new look – Management
The Management of the National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, on Tuesday said that plans were underway to give the relaxation joint within the complex, popularly known as `Abe-Igi’, a facelift. An anonymous management staff told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
61-year-old smooth operator, 27-year-old drug baron, loot goes on at National Theatre and the usual suspects
What is a city without crime? thisislagos descends into the Lagos underground to search out the baddest guys the craziest crimes in LasGidi. NDLEA drags man to court over alleged peddling of 250g Marijuana (Guardian) The National Drug Law Enforcement…
*National Theatre Lagos looted (Sun)*NDLEA intercepts 2,060kg heroin, others at Lagos airport, Ondo, Edo, Kano (Tribune)
National Theatre Lagos looted (Sun) The Society for Transparency has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over looting of national assets in the National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos. The petition, which was signed by the Corporate Director, Society for…
It’s time to enhance the look and feel of our cities – Gbenga Onabanjo
The urban environment influences our lives considerably and plays a very important role in our wellbeing generally. That is why the urban equation needs to be delicately balanced between the quest to drive economic development that delivers many public services…
*Fun seekers express disappointment over cancellation of activities at National Theatre (Guardian)*Oba Akiolu returns to palace two months after #EndSARS riots (Thisday)
Fun seekers express disappointment over cancellation of activities at National Theatre (Guardian) Some fun seekers have expressed disappointment over the cancellation of film shows and other activities at the National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, due to the second wave of the…
Lagos: Public utilities, security and the environment – Gbenga Onabanjo
HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES Lagos State was created in 1967 under the leadership of General Yakubu Gowon. At that time, it was the smallest of the 12 states that were created in terms of geographical land size. It had a population of…
Court to hear N1.2tr National Theatre concession suit April 9
The Federal High Court in Lagos will on April 9 hear a suit by Topwideapeas Ltd on the National Theatre concession. The firm is challenging the nullification of its concession right over the complex located in Iganmu, Lagos. The plaintiff…
Another white Christmas – Tam Fiofori
My late ‘big friend and guru’ Sun Ra, in his rehearsal rap sessions to his ‘Space’ musicians, would occasionally remind them that the English language and its dictionaries were not invented with Black people in mind; or meant to favour…
Babajide Sanwo-Olu(@JideSanwoolu) Unveils “THEME”, His 5 Pillars of Development #ForAGreaterLagos – Funke Philips
APC Lagos Gubernatorial Candidate, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in a series of television interviews and special events unveiled “THEME”, the 5 Pillars of Development agenda for a greater Lagos, while calling on his opponents to make the campaign season about issues that…
