The frenzy with which Nigerians are handling the forthcoming election is quite unprecedented. So much that I did not feel like making any contributions towards the elections; enough has been said on the subject already, too much, in fact. Now,…
Australian Open 2019: Serena Williams inches closer to her 24th major title win (IndianExpress)
Serena Williams was responding to emails about her clothing line and reorganising her schedule to spend time with her one-year-old daughter shortly before beating Eugenie Bouchard 6-2 6-2 in the Australian Open second round on Thursday. Williams, dubbed the Australian…
Couple travel the world by selling tea and saving £3.30 every day (Metro)
One of the biggest excuses people make for not travelling is a lack of funds. Let this couple serve as your inspiration. Vihjan and Mohana, both almost 70 years old, have travelled the world despite only being able to save…
Prince Philip in car crash near Sandringham Estate (Telegraph)
The Duke of Edinburgh had to climb from the wreckage of his car following a crash in which his Land Rover overturned on its side. The 97-year-old was on Thursday afternoon said to look distraught and “quite shaken” after the…
Copyright Commission’s new DG, John Asein pledges positive impact on creative industry
The new Director-General of Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), Mr. John Ohireime Asein, has declared his commitment to the reconstruction and repositioning of the commission for effective regulation and development of the nation’s copyright industries. A statement released by the Director,…
FPP’s vote not fight campaign ahead of 2019 election gets commendation
The anti-violence campaign of the Foundation for Peace Professionals (FPP) ahead of the 2019 general election, tagged ‘’vote not fight’’ has been commended by the Commandant of Special Task Force (Operation Safe Heaven) in Plateau State, Maj General Augustine Agundu.…
Agbaje lauds reinstatement of Imohimi, calls for level-playing field
Jimi Agbaje, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Lagos State, has hailed the recall of Edgal Imohimi, Lagos State Police Commissioner, who was a few days ago, redeployed under very baffling circumstances. But less than 24 hours after…
Tenant beats landlord, 19-year-old defiles sisters, illegal drug factory and other criminal behaviour
What is a city without crime? Every Friday, thisislagos descends into the Lagos underground to search out the baddest guys committing the craziest crimes in LasGidi. Don’t get caught!!! 19-year-old boy defiles his sisters aged 6, 8 (Vanguard) An Ogudu…
Young Contemporaries 2019 Exhibition, Majestic Daughters conference, Lofty Heights Conference 2019,
It’s another Friday and you know there is no party like a Lagos party. thisislagos tells you where the hottest parties are, where the art exhibitions are popping and where the cognoscenti gather. Make sure you turn up! Young Contemporaries…
Hon Ibrahim Ajani Owolabi: Rising star of Lagos Mainland politics
The “Not too young to run” mantra started out as one of the usual agitations that seem to be dead even before take-off. But today it has not only been passed into law but has begun to yield fruitful dividend.…