BRT drivers on strike over ‘unpaid salary’ (Nation) Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) vehicle drivers yesterday embarked on strike over alleged non-payment of their December salary and poor working condition. But the BRT sole operator, Primero Transport Services Ltd (PTSL), denied…
I love Lagos for many things -Andrew Obiora
Andew Obiora, who describes himself as a farm manager, says he loves Lagos for many things. And such things make the thoughts of ever leaving Lagos very far from his mind. Find out the things that are keeping the farm…
Thisislagos Nigeria Security Report
This is a snapshot of the security situation across Nigeria from December 24 to 29, 2018 in collaboration with our security partners, PR24 Risk Management Consulting. The focus is on violent crimes, civil unrests, robbery, kidnapping, insurgency, militancy, disasters, etc.…
Ambode swears in Muri-Okunola as HOS (Punch) * Thousands of Nigerians to miss visa appointments as US embassy closes indefinitely (Punch)
Ambode swears in Muri-Okunola as HOS (Punch) Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Monday swore in Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola as the 21st Head of Service. Ambode in his remarks at the ceremony held at the Lagos House, Alausa, described…
FirstBank vibes with the stylish kids at Nativeland
It was a denim affair at the Nativeland festival on Friday, December 28 where four lucky cool kids got to vybe, VIP style, with FirstBank. The cool kids won VIP tickets from the #FirstBankIssaVybe, #DecemberIssaVybe promo on social media. One…
Police vow to continue siege until Dino Melaye is arrested (Guardian)
Nigeria Police said it will not lift the current siege on the Abuja resident of senator Dino Melaye until he surrenders himself for arrest. “The Police operatives with a duly obtained Warrant of Arrest deployed to arrest Senator Dino Melaye…
Army denies closing Maiduguri-Monguno road (Guardian)
The Nigerian Army on Monday dismissed as ‘untrue’ social media reports indicating the closure of the Maiduguri-Monguno Road. Col. Onyema Nwachukwu, the Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, Operation LAFIYA DOLE, made the clarification in a statement in Maiduguri. Nwachukwu…
Serena Williams plays down ankle injury fears as she gears up for Roger Federer clash (Metro)
Serena Williams played down any fears over her fitness after she struggled with an ankle problem during her opening Hopman Cup match against Maria Sakkari. Though the 23-time Grand Slam champion won 7-6 (7-3) 6-2, she felt some soreness in…
All the thrills at the MTN Season of Surprises grand finale
How are your holidays going? Our Christmas eve started on a great note. On Monday, December 24, 2018, MTN Nigeria wrapped up the fourth edition of its Season of Surprises initiative at its Headquarters in Ikoyi, Lagos, after 20 days of…
New Year: I bring a message of hope to every Lagosian – Jimi Agbaje
Jimi Agbaje, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Lagos State, has called on Lagosians not to despair, but to hope for the very best as the year ends. Agbaje, who described hope as an essential life tool, especially…