You’ve probably heard a lot about the yellow-and-black danfo buses that run through the heart of the city like blood through veins. You must have been told a lot of stuff that sounded like outright lies if not exaggerations. Here’s…
Have you paid your Land Use Charge? Ambode is not playing o
If you live in Lagos, the news that the Lagos State Government has increased the Land Use Charge will not be news to you.About a month ago, the LASG signed the Land Use Charge Law 2018. In a story published n…
Ade Bantu is not Lost in Lagos
About 10 days ago, Ade Bantu celebrated the 5th anniversary of his monthly music fest, Afropolitan Vibes. Backed by his Agbero Band and supported by a galaxy of stars past and present from Sir Shina Peters to Ras Kimono, MI…
Afropolitan Vibes celebrates 5th year with unforgettable festival – Terh Agbedeh
An impressive lineup of stars greeted the crowd of attendees at the Afropolitan Vibes Music Festival organised to celebrate the fifth edition of the monthly concert conceived by Ade Bantu Odukoya to revive the live music scene in Lagos. Indeed,…
Do you know who I am? – Hymar David
In Lagos, most people suffer identity crises. Every small thing, “Do you know who I am?” Mistakenly bump into someone and before you can even say sorry, the bobo has asked for your help as a well-meaning Nigerian to unravel…
Dramatic video of a thief stealing a phone at a Lagos party
On Saturday March 10, 2018, thisislagos.ng was at Ilupeju here in Lagos to cover an event, the book launch of Dr. Dami Ajayi’s second poetry collection, A Woman’s Body is a County.” But the happy mood was almost soured when…
Tankers on Lagos Bridges: How soon before disaster strikes (Video)
If you live in Lagos and commute via Ikorodu road and Western Avenue, you will be aware of the tanker vehicles that stretch from Jibowu all the way to just before Apongbon. The tankers are sitting on bridges. Now, when…
‘33’ Export kicks off 2018 edition of Friendship Experience Parties
‘33’ Export Lager Beer, the No. 1 friendship beer in Nigeria kicked off the 2018 edition of its Friendship Experience Parties on Sunday, March 4, 2018. The brand, which is popularly known for fostering friendships across the country hosted thousands…
9 things to know about the new Land Use Charge Law – Toni Kan
The biggest news in Lagos is the Land Use Charge Law 2018. The simplest summary is that LASG is going to charge property owners between 200 and 500% more and it will mean a hike in rents for Lagos tenants.…
