Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has declared Tuesday, 20 August 2024, a work-free day to mark this year’s Isese Day celebration. The declaration is contained in a circular titled “Commemoration of Year 2024 Isese Day – Declaration of Work…
2024 CORA-NPL Book Party set to celebrate writers on Nigeria Prize longlist
The Committee for Relevant Art (CORA)-Nigeria Prize for Literature (NPL) Book Party, a prestigious celebration of literary excellence, is set to take place on Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 1pm. This year, the spotlight falls on Children’s Literature, with 11…
Lagos to host tribute for Tam Fiofori
The cultural community of Lagos is preparing to pay homage to the life and legacy of Tam Fiofori, a pioneering figure in Nigerian photography and filmmaking. A memorial tribute night is scheduled for Friday, August 16, 2024, at the historic…
Princess Bridget Adetope Tychus elected to Lions International leadership
Princess Bridget Adetope Tychus, a prominent figure from Lagos, Nigeria, has been elected to serve a two-year term (2024-2026) as an international director of Lions International for Africa. The prestigious event, the 106th International Convention of the organisation, was held…
Lagos billionaire-kidnappers: Police identify another key gang member, uncover details of last operation
Detectives from the Special Squad Unit of the Lagos State Police Command have uncovered the identity of a key member of the notorious gang of billionaire kidnappers killed during their raid at Ladipo Market last month. Previously, only one gang…
Yoruba asking Igbo to leave Lagos are not Lagosians — Bode George
Chief Bode George has said the Yoruba calling for the Igbo to leave Lagos are not Lagos indigenes. The PDP chieftain said Igbo have been contributing to the development of Lagos since the state was created in 1967. The former…
Police arrest vehicle theft syndicate, recover stolen car in Lagos
The Lagos state police command has arrested two members of a notorious vehicle theft syndicate during a special operation in the Trade Fair area of Lagos. The suspects, Kosoko Rafiu and Nunayo Sunayo were apprehended on Thursday, August 8, following…
Man arrested for killing girlfriend, Court orders Lagos to probe journalists death, 2 arrested with weapons and more
What is a city without crime? thisislagos descends into the Lagos underground to search out the baddest guys committing the craziest crimes in LasGidi. Man arrested for allegedly killing ex-girlfriend in Lagos (Punch) The Lagos State Police Command has arrested…
Nationwide protest: I no longer have opinion on Nigeria – Paul Okoye
Singer, Rudeboy, nee Paul Okoye, one-half of the music duo, P Square, has said he has no more opinions on issues affecting Nigeria. The singer spoke at a recent interview with Naija FM, Lagos, when he was asked to share…
Peter Obi calls for swift action against divisive rhetoric in Lagos
In a strongly worded statement, Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has demanded immediate action against those propagating anti-Igbo sentiment in Lagos. Responding to recent genocidal threats on social media, Obi reiterated the need for national unity and…