Kazuo Ishiguro achieved worldwide fame and recognition upon publication of his Booker prize winning novel, The Remains of the Day which was later made into an award-winning movie starring Anthony Hopkins. Since The Remains of the Day, Ishiguro has struggled,…
Jackie from Protea (2) -Oshoko Bushushu
I had work to complete and send off to a client so I didn’t get to her room until later that night. She was staying in a Deluxe room which was much bigger than mine. Jackie reached for me the…
A day out for children 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! Pepsodent City…
350,000 beneficiaries receive FG’s MarketMoni interest-free loans nationwide
The Federal Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP) MarketMoni scheme has successfully reached over 350,000 micro enterprises in all 36 states of Nigeria, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This was revealed on Thursday, at the Kano State’s edition of…
Spare parts dealer turns lover killer, lime and honey prophet, and more 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!!! Mrs Ambode cries out over impersonation by cyber fraudster Wife of…
Human capital development key to Nigeria’s economic growth – AMCON MD
Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Ahmed Kuru, has called on Nigerians to join forces with the present leadership in the country especially now that the government is paying improved attention to science and technology…
Presidency lists facts on economy under Buhari
The Presidency has said that the facts on the ground show that the Nigerian economy has experienced tremendously growth with President Muhammadu Buhari at the helm. A State House statement Thursday by Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity),…
Amnesty International’s report on Nigerian security agencies short on credibility –Presidency
The Nigerian Presidency has said that the recent report released by the Amnesty International alleging human rights violation by Nigerian security agencies is inherently battling with credibility, falling vehemently short of evidential narration. A State House statement Thursday by Senior…
Residents of Fokutu Avenue cry to Gov Ambode for help over flood
Fokutu Avenue in Ajao Estate, on the fringes of Anthony Village has a perennial flood problem. For 10 years many of the residents have battled with the flood during the rainy season. Many who spoke to thisislagos say they have…
Victor Ogwezzy loves Lagos
Dr. Victor Ogwezzy, a lawyer and business consultant loves Lagos because of the many opportunities it presents residents. But warns that the city is for those who work hard. He has other interesting things to say about the city. Find…