It’s been a week since that tragic fire accident at Otedola Bridge. I recently read a press release from Lagos state government saying they are actively trying to find families of those burnt in the fire through DNA tests etc.…
Where will you be at 7pm tonight?
A quick drive around Lagos this afternoon showed that the streets are clogged as Lagosians race home and to viewing centers to take vantage positions in front of their television sets. 7pm is kick off time for the finals before…
New MKO Statue: A-m-b-o-d-e, the man who saw tomorrow – Deacon Teniola Popoola
Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode appears to be a man ahead of his time. His revolutionary and forward-looking innovation in traffic management, road infrastructure, bus reform, education, security, staff welfare and training, justice sector reform, bold interventions in the environment…
Bye bye to Danfo – Sisi Lucia
Every time I am scrolling through social media and I see “Ambode to phase out danfo/ yellow buses” my lips always curve into a huge smile. It is about time, right? We cannot be claiming mega city when our public…
Maltina plans big for Children’s Day Celebrations in Lagos, Ibadan
Nigeria’s leading Malt drink, Maltina, is set to treat families in Lagos and Ibadan to an exciting Children’s Day celebration this year. Known for organizing some of Nigeria’s most exciting family-friendly events, Maltina, in collaboration with Inspiration FM, has concluded…
How “33” Export deepens friendships, creates opportunities, changes lives
Not many brands around the world care about their consumers beyond the transactional customer-brand exchanges. Most, as long as revenue numbers are high and profit margins are in good shape, pay lip service to truly engaging their consumers. But not…
Finally – reason why many Nigerians are denied US visas
Why are many Nigerians denied US visas? Well, we may finally have an answer. Kathryn Berck, former US Diplomat and Consular Officer at U.S. Department of State has provided reasons why Nigerians find it difficult to get US visas. Berck,…
Help, I am in an abusive relationship – Abiodun Kuforiji Nkwocha
I have a vague recollection of the first time I visited Lagos. Once a year, my parents did a road trip to Abeokuta; where we are from. So, whoever was available would follow them. I went with them because I…
Lagosians always fight with their mouth – Hymar David
When we are talking of Lagos agberos, we are not just talking about bus conductors with their gruff voices and roll-on starved armpits. We are not just talking about the bus-stop extortion specialists in their funny white and green NURTW…