The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Hosni Hamid (Penguin, 2007), opens with doubt; suspicion and distrust in a cafe in Pakistan when a Pakistani accosts an American and engages him in dialogue or rather a long monologue. But there is no hint…
Training day (2) -Oshoko Bushushu
Our next facilitator turned out to be a klutz who was as exciting as a flashy new doorknob. He was fat, sweaty and kept saying “I think you get me”, which left me and Tola looking at each other and…
Security: FG, governors explore decentralisation of policing in Nigeria
Short of constitutional amendment, the Federal Government and state governors have resolved to explore how the operations of the Nigeria Police can be decentralised in order to improve the level of policing and security in the country. “This is one…
Afrocentric Rhythms Concert, Photowaka and other events
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! Artyrama presents…
Grandmother from hell, 70-year-old fraudster and many other bad guys
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!!! Lagos cook killed by unidentified men (Punch) The family of a…
Nickelodeon’s NickFest returns to Nigeria with fun-filled 2nd edition
Nigeria’s biggest family festival, Nickelodeon NickFest in partnership with Maltina is set to take place in Lagos on September 29th and 30th. Viacom International Media Networks Africa (VIMN Africa) the leading provider of premium 360-degree entertainment is continuing their partnership…
Driving against traffic in the mega city
What is to be done about people driving against traffic in the city of Lagos? Can anyone stop the dangerous everyday occurrence? Whose responsibility is it to end the practice that has a lot of negative consequences? These residents attempt…
Qudus Onikeku’s two loves
Qudus Onikeku of the QDance Centre loves to dance. He also loves the city of Lagos, where he lives, operates and takes his amazing dance moves to the world. The reason he is in love with the city will thrill…
UEFA Super Cup: SuperSport to Air Real Madrid, Atlético match live
UEFA Champions League holders, Real Madrid, and UEFA Europa League winners, Atlético will go head to head tonight, Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at the Lilleküla Stadium in Tallinn in the traditional UEFA season curtain raiser This would be Real Madrid’s…
Maiden Lagos Fringe Festival holds November
The Inaugural Lagos Fringe Festival will take place from November 11 through 18, 2018 in Lagos, Nigeria. It is a festival for performing arts and interdisciplinary conversations, and will feature local and international artistes from South Africa, UK., U.S.A., Ghana,…