My family moved to Lagos in 1991, sometime in October. I was in school at the University of Jos when Reinhard Bonnke came to Kano to host one of his mammoth crusades. It didn’t go right. There was a riot,…
I’ll vote Buhari again and again by FEMI ADESINA
The greatest talking point in our country this week has been the declaration by President Muhammadu Buhari that he would seek a second term in office next year. And naturally so. Desire by any President, whether positive or negative, should…
NSE’s Premium Board gets new members on April 16
On Monday April 16, 2018, the Premium Board of The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) will admit new members following the planned migration of Access Bank Plc, Lafarge Africa Plc, Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc and United Bank for Africa Plc…
Lagos newcomers, welcome to Danfo 101 (2) – Hymar David
Last week, we talked about Lagos danfo drivers and conductors. Today, lets take a look at the people who complete the danfo ; the passengers. In the typical danfo buses, you will usually encounter five classes of passengers. The Nuisance:…
“Buhari should run – away!” – Nigerians react to 2nd term bid
President Buhari’s declaration of intent to run for a second term in office has been met with vociferous criticisms with many calling him ‘insensitive’ and ‘clueless’. Announcing the President’s intention to run, Kaduna state governor had ended with ‘alhamdulillahi!’ While…
Should Pres. Buhari run for 2nd term? Talk to us.
President Buhari, who is off to London today, has formally declared his intention to run for a second term in 2019. The president who contested four times before emerging Nigeria’s only two time head of state (first as military, now…
Glenfiddich whisky hosts John Boyega in Lagos
Premium whisky label, Glenfiddich, threw a home coming party for hot Hollywood actor John Boyega on Saturday April 7th, 2018. The party was tagged “A Whisky Business Evening.” Boyega is prepping a Nigerian movie production, which according to Steve Ayorinde,…
I want to wake up in Wakanda – Olmasina Raita
Is it me or do people just come with standard issue mental health problems these days? I was talking with a friend the other day and she told me “Babe, I think I am going to try being by myself…
Blackky: Let the music play again
The last time Edward Inyang a.k.a. Blackky really tweeted was on December 31, 2016. His handle @Blackky3 has been docile ever since except for a couple of retweets. What else has been that way is the raga musician’s music career,…
Celebrating Nigerian Entertainment Icons: A Tribute -Toni kan
“That night the King could not sleep: so he ordered the book of the chronicles, the record of his reign, to be brought in and read to him.” Esther 6: 1 (NIV) In ancient times, before Martin Luther and Gothenburg,…