Danfo ban and the future of transportation in Lagos

One day soon Lagos residents will wake up to discover that the popular yellow Danfo bus will be no more. In its place the Lagos State government plans to put bigger, cleaner and more efficient buses on the road. These…

What is the ‘Meet me at McDonald’s’ haircut and why is it being banned in schools? (ManchesterEveningNews)

A haircut dubbed the ‘meet me at McDonald’s’ is causing problems for pupils, with some schools even banning the ‘extreme’ style. The haircut has been described as a curly perm which is higher on top, with shaved or faded back…

* Ambode urges civil servants to sustain change mantra (Nation) * Ambode’s policies crippling our business, bus owners tell Osinbajo (Punch)

THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE JUNE 6, 2018   Ambode urges civil servants to sustain change mantra (Nation) Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode yesterday urged civil servants to  embrace quality improvement in the public service, to sustain the change mantra of…

In search of the Nigerian Amazon – Onyema Dike

For long muted on Wall Street, the signal is now clear. Amazon, global e-commerce giant, is on the verge of not only overtaking Apple as the world’s most valuable company but the first company worldwide to hit the $1 trillion…

Ogechi Anolaje is a female newspaper vendor

A few professions have traditionally been considered exclusive to men. But that is changing. However, it is still an unusual sight to run into a female newspaper vendor. Enter Ogechi Anolaje, who can most definitely do better what a male…

“The day I met the man who killed Samuel Doe,” – Uzor Maxim Uzoatu

“I Used To Go To Babalawo,” – General Prince Yormie Johnson Let’s do a fast rewind to the gory video scene of the killing of then President Samuel Doe of Liberia. There was the beer-guzzling Prince Yormie Johnson sitting in…

Lost in Lagos by Wunika Mukan

Wunika Mukan has not been home in almost three years even if she says that Lagos is also home. So where is she originally from? Find out in the video.

‘Critics can only make me better’ – ‘Disappointing’ Onazi apologises for England showing (Goal)

The 25-year-old was far from his best as the Super Eagles bowed to the Three Lions but is aiming to improve ahead of the global tournament Ogenyi Onazi has apologised following his unimpressive showing in Nigeria’s loss to England, and…

* 3 Years of Ambode (ThisDay) * Ambode mourns passage of first African female chartered accountant, Olakunrin (Vanguard)

THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE JUNE 5, 2018   3 Years of Ambode (ThisDay) The initial hiccups and poor handling of waste management aside, Lagosians are in agreement that Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has done a great job, writes Tobi…

I Love Lagos by Raymond Bola Brown

Broadcaster Raymond Bola Brown, who serves more or less as the in-park DJ at Freedom Park in Lagos, loves Lagos. Find out how much in the video.

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