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…
Jenifa’s Diary’s Adejumoke Aderounmu dies at 40
Nollywood actress, Adejumoke Aderounmu, popularly known for her role as “Esther” in Funke Akindele’s popular TV series Jenifa’s Diary, is dead. Aderounmu’s death was confirmed by her brother, Adeola Aderounmu, in a cryptic post on Instagram captioned, “You are in…
Court renews arrest warrant for Nollywood actress over alleged tax evasion (Guardian)
An Igbosere High Court, Lagos State, on Monday renewed a bench warrant for the arrest of a Nollywood actress and producer, Monalisa Chinda-Coker, over alleged tax evasion. Justice Adedayo Akintoye renewed the order for the arrest following the failure of…
I speak my language well – Ben Chiadika
What is worse than someone who does not visit his hometown? Perhaps someone who does not speak the language of his people. Not Ben Chiadika, who lives in Lagos but goes home a lot and speaks his language. The film…
I love Lagos for the noise – Uche Uwadinachi
Uche Uwadinachi loves Lagos for the crowd and the noise. The broadcaster and producer who lives in the Surulere area of Lagos has an interesting for his love affair with the city. Find out why in the video.
The last time I was home was last Easter – Vanessa Ugo
Vanessa Ugo, a music producer and an entrepreneur from Umuahia, Abia State and last time she went there was just before Easter last year. Ugo, who recently relocated to the country from the United Kingdom, explains why in the video.
You are never bored in Lagos – Ben Chiadika
Ben Chiadika loves Lagos because you can’t come to the city and not feel the people. The film producer, director and scriptwriter adds that you are never bored in Lagos. See more in the video.
The night life is why I love Lagos – Vanessa Ugo
Vanessa Ugo, a music producer and an entrepreneur says she loves Lagos for the night life. She who made her way back to the country from the United Kingdom is also fascinated by the Lagos traffic. She has more to…
Hosting the Oscars is a great job—so why doesn’t anyone want it? (the Ringer)
It’s been 30 years since the Academy Awards did not have a host. Do you remember it? That was the year Rain Man won Best Picture in a walk, leading all nominations with eight and wins with four. There were innovations and…
I love Lagos for the vibrancy – Uche Macauley
Uche Macauley, an actor, writer and producer, who lives in the Lekki area of Lagos, says she loves the city for the vibrancy. But there is more. And then she has something to say about the traffic you want to…