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! Fashion your…
President Buhari’s remarks at the signing of the Not-too-young-to-run bill on May 31
First, I would like to welcome you all to the State House. Today is a significant day for all of us in Nigeria, and most especially our young people – and role they play in our democracy, politics and…
A prince gets his day in court, oil thieves and other crimes
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!!! Alleged forgery: Court overrules Lagos prince’s conviction (Punch) The Lagos State…
Sir Shina Peters at 60
Sir Shina Peters clocked 60 on May 30 and celebrated the day with his fans at Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. The celebration for the popular Afro Juju musician for turning 60 and his 50 years…
PUNCH Chairman, Gbadebo Wale Aboderin, dies at 60
The Chairman, Punch Nigeria Limited, Mr. Gbadebowale Wayne Aboderin, is dead. According to a May 31 report on the PUNCH newspaper website, he died on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at 6.05am after a heart surgery at the age of 60.…
Shina Peters at 60: A life in music – Reuben Abati
I consider it a great privilege to count Shina Peters, the Afro-Juju maestro, who turns 60 this week, as one of my friends and brothers. Dele Momodu has already penned a short tribute in his honour and acommittee of friends is…
Bimbo Manuel loves Lagos
Celebrated stage, television and screen actor, Bimbo Manuel, loves Lagos for many amazing reasons. One of them must be that he was born here and has always lived here. The rest will enlighten you. Watch him talk about it in…
One night and she says its over but I can’t get over that one night (2)
If you missed the Part 1, play catch up here Her house looked like I had imagined it. As lovely as she did and done up in pastel colours. Her furniture was out of this world and her dining set…
What to do about area boys? These residents have their say
Everywhere you look in Lagos, it seems like the area boys have taken over. They are at the bus stops and virtually all the streets demanding money from bus, okada and keke drivers, and even from residents going about their…
Scientists print first ever 3D human corneas (DailyMail)
Scientists have made human corneas with a 3D printer for the first time ever at Newcastle University. Researchers used human stem cells combined with collagen and alginate, which together turn into a strong gel, which could be used by a…