Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, and his Ogun State counterpart, Senator Ibikunle Amosun on Thursday led other eminent Nigerians to celebrate the first African to qualify as a chartered accountant, Chief Akintola Williams who clocked 99. The governor said Williams…
The Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) has said that the recent gale of defections and shenanigans by politicians coupled with the brazen display of impunity by security services are being done within the narrow confines of individualistic concerns. President of…
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has Okayed the LagosReads Competition geared towards improving the reading culture among Lagos residents. Special Adviser to the Governor on Education, Obafela Bank-Olemoh, in a statement on Thursday to announce the “Books-of-the-month” for August, said…
A court in New Delhi has struck down a law that made begging in the Indian capital a crime, a major victory for campaigners who have long argued that the legislation was being used to harass and intimidate the homeless…
Michael Effiong, the editor of Ovation magazine, is in love with Lagos. Who knew he considers himself lucky to have been born in the city at the Island Maternity? He explains why he loves Lagos in the video.
Beggars seem to have taken over the streets of Lagos. Everywhere you turn somebody wants something for food, transport or hospital bill. For some people it is a tradition, maybe even a religious duty so they don’t mind. But some…
Over the years, we have seen musical artistes drop the mic to become actors. Female musical artistes and some of their male counterparts have always been drawn to the movies. It can mark a major career move with dramatic consequences…
One of the year’s biggest red-carpet moments is upon here with the sixth edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) just around the corner. Since the awards started in 2013, celebrities have created a tradition of making memorable…
Back in the day, Nigerians celebrated their posh cars as they rode on beautiful roads. This gave Nkem Nwankwo the inspiration to write the novel My Mercedes Is Bigger Than Yours. Now Nigerians celebrate potholes that destroy posh cars. That’s…
Emeka Keazor, lawyer, writer, journalist and historian has lived in Lagos for over five decades. But as an Igbo man who has been recognised by his community with a chieftaincy title, he is never far from his hometown. Where does…
