So, there we were inside my car at the Silverbird car park and waiting for her weed to arrive. Jessica had told her taxi man to beat it while she waited for the guy I had called to bring over…
Buhari commends French commitment to regional peace, security
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja lauded the Republic of France for its commitment to strong regional cooperation in the fight against cross-border crime and terrorism. “Speaking at a farewell audience with the outgoing Ambassador of France to Nigeria, Denys…
Lagos to transform Ajegunle stadium to multi-purpose sports centre, says Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Thursday evening visited the popular Maracana football stadium in Ajegunle, assuring that the plan to transform the facility to a world class multi-purpose sports complex would begin soon. “Governor Ambode, who spoke to…
Ambode lists benefits of water transportation at roundtable
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Friday expressed the commitment of his administration to provide critical infrastructure and enabling environment for investors to participate in the ongoing efforts to rev up water transportation. Ambode said the sector remains critical…
The Oxymoron of Kenny Blaq and other inspiring 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! The Oxymoron…
Hijab-wearing killer girl, robber driver and a week filled with crime
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!!! Woman in court over ‘fake funds transfer’ (Nation) A woman, Joy…
Obi presents evidence of 20 years tax payment in Onitsha
Former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, on Thursday appeared before the Onitsha Office of the Anambra State Internal Revenue Service (Tax office). Obi was summoned by Mrs Nwakpudolu Juliet, the Chief Tax Officer coordinating GRA Phase 2 Onitsha…
Idada, Gomba again on the NLNG’s Literature Prize longlist of 11
Jude Idada and Obari Gomba have yet again been listed in the Nigeria LNG’s annual literature prize longlist of 11 announced in a statement on Thursday by Andy Odeh, Manager, Corporate Communication and Public Affairs of the gas company. Idada,…
MTN Foundation empowers youths in Oyo State
In fulfilling its commitment to improving the quality of lives, MTN Foundation recently trained 500 youths on ICT and Business Skills in Oyo State. The two-day intensive training from technology experts was used to empower the 500 participants. They were…
Dangote builds N300m business school for University of Ibadan
Leading businessman and Chairman of Aliko Dangote Foundation, Alhaji Aliko Dangote has challenged the government to muster the will to provide critical infrastructure that will make the nation’s environment conducive to commerce and industry. Dangote made this appeal while delivering…