Thoughts on raising children in this day and age Sometime this year, news got out that some elite private secondary school students, who had gone to Dubai to attend the World School Games, had been involved in a sex scandal.…
Police arraign 8 for impersonating military officer, Traders return to distressed 5-floor building, and more
What is a city without crime? thisislagos descends into the Lagos underground to search out the baddest guys the craziest crimes in LasGidi. Police arraign 8 for impersonating military officer in Lagos (Punch) The police, on Wednesday, arraigned eight men…
‘No need for preachers,’ Chinese leader Xi Jinping tells UN human rights chief
Chinese President Xi Jinping defended his country’s human rights record on Wednesday, telling a visiting UN official there is “no need for ‘preachers’ to boss around other countries.” Xi’s remarks, made in a video call with the United Nations High…
Heavy security presence at venue of Lagos PDP governorship primaries
Security operatives on Wednesday, mounted heavy presence at the venue of the special state congress of the PDP to select its governorship candidate in Lagos State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the special congress is holding at…
Civil Servants, youths tasked on safe retirement, creativity
Nigerian experts who have done extensive research on the crisis that befalls retirees from the Nigerian civil service have suggested ways through which civil servants can have a more comfortable and safe retirement. They also suggested ways through which the…
Spurs make £150m investment as Conte eyes transfer splash
Tottenham’s owners have invested £150 millio into the club as they try to satisfy boss Antonio Conte’s demands for significant upgrades to his squad. Conte’s side clinched qualification for next season’s Champions League on Sunday as their 5-0 rout of…
Apple Music chart: Don Jazzy hails Wizkid as “Overdose” hits No. 1 in Nigeria
Popular Nigerian producer, Micheal Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has appreciated Wizkid and other fans as Mavin Record’s “Overdose” hits the no.1 spot on the Apple Music Nigeria chart. Sharing a screenshot from the chart on his Twitter page…
Reggae legends and new stars headline Best of the Best concert in downtown Miami
Best of the Best, Miami’s premier concert for reggae, soca and dancehall, returns to its Memorial Day weekend slot at Bayfront Park this Sunday. This weekend’s show is the first “back to normal” Best of the Best concert since the…
Igbo marginalisation may lead to Nigeria’s extinction – Singer Paul Play Dairo
Veteran Nigerian singer, Paul Play Dairo, has said that the marginalisation of Igbos in Nigeria may lead to the country’s extinction. In a lengthy post on his Instagram page on Tuesday, the singer noted having loved Nigeria and lived in…