Jack Ma: Alibaba founder seen in China after long absence

Alibaba founder Jack Ma, who has rarely been seen in public in the past three years, has resurfaced at a school in Hangzhou, a report says. The 58-year-old has kept a low profile since criticising China’s financial regulators in 2020.…

Ali Baba jokes from rags to riches -Maxim Uzoatu

The man bears a heavy-duty name, and it is not funny at all trying to pronounce or write the name (or names?) down. Let me contradict myself by saying that the tongue-twister of a name can generate some fun in…

Mandy, ace comedienne, celebrates 50 in style with Lekki mansion

If Ali Baba is the king of comedy, then Mandy Uzonitsha is without a doubt the Queen mother because long before Helen Paul or Princess or even Taomaa ever staked a claim as comediennes, Mandy was making Nigerians roll on…

Your hilarious roles in movies made impact, Sanwo-Olu celebrates actress Eniola Badmus

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has joined other well-wishers to celebrate Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus for attaining a milestone in her career. Eniola Badmus began her acting career in year 2000 and became famous eight years later after she…

Before Ali Baba and Okey Bakassi there was John Chukwu – Uzor Maxim Uzoatu

I should have been a comedian. Poetry is poverty. Comedy is cash. I have been around long enough to know the gnashing of teeth that goes with bearing the toga of Poor Poet. Along the line I have seen with…

Lockdown made road construction impossible – Fashola

Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has explained why road construction was suspended during the lockdown imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19 across the country. Speaking with Funmi Iyanda on a Public Eye interview on Friday, Mr Fashola…

Funmi Iyanda hosts Fashola, Ali Baba on Public Eye Live

Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola (SAN), will on Friday, May 29 speak with Funmi Iyanda on Public Eye on Instagram. The theme for the week is COVID-19, Creative Industry and Nigeria’s Infrastructure. Mr Fashola, a former governor of…

Ali Baba and the Forty Gifts – Sam Umukoro

Someone once said you cannot walk in Ali Baba’s shoes. When I disagreed, his response was: “Don’t be funny, dude! Do you know how big his shoes are? Ali Baba is Nigeria’s King of comedy. You must be joking, my…

*FG allays fear on Third Mainland Bridge collapse (Guardian) *One year after, Lagos brings back Ready Set Work Programme (Tribune)

FG allays fear on Third Mainland Bridge collapse (Guardian) The Federal Government has allayed fears of residents and motorists on the stability of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, saying that it is strong and safe. This is coming against…

JJW Lagos: A show to remember

For delivering on its promises of availing a memorable, flavourful night of live music performances, Lagos residents are still pouring encomiums on Johnnie Walker Black Label, for bringing the Lagos version of Johnnie, Jazz & Whisky (JJW), which held at…

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