Renowned journalist, Mr Steve Ayorinde, has celebrated his 30 years journey in the Nigerian film industry with a book launch titled 30: Three Decades Of The New Nigerian Cinema – A Bystander’s Verdict. Ayorinde, during the launch on Thursday in…
‘No new friends’: Lessons from Steve Ayorinde who clocks 50 today – Ayeni Adekunle
I was going through a twitter thread last night, where a couple of young Nigerians talked about comedy skits and character stereotyping. You know, Lasisi Elenu with the snapchat lip filter, Ogbeni Adan and his father-son shenanigans, Taaooma and her…
Illegal mass migration tops agenda for LIJF 2019
The tragic stories of people being smuggled illegally and finding themselves at the risk of assault and abuse such as rape, beating, kidnappings, prostitution, slavery, robbery, organs harvesting, sex/human trafficking, and others are amongst the many incidents that influenced the…
Lagos Govt defends racist Chinese restaurant as more victims speak up (Punch)
The Lagos State Government, on Tuesday, cleared the Chinese restaurant accused by some Nigerians of racism, even as yet another Nigerian, who was barred from entering the restaurant, spoke to The PUNCH. The Lagos State Government’s position, made known via a Press…
Ambode hosts 11-year-old hyperrealist artist, promises him educational support
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Thursday hosted an 11-year-old hyperrealist artist, Kareem Waris Olamilekan who drew a stunning portrait of French President, Emmanuel Macron in just two hours on the spot during the President’s visit to the new Afrika…
Steve Ayorinde loves Lagos
Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture in Lagos State, Steve Ayorinde, who says he is a big city person, loves Lagos because it is his idea of an abode of a city that is not boring. But that is just…
* Lagos vulnerable but we are on top of the situation – Ambode (Vanguard) * Why Lagos is prioritising religious tourism – Commissioner (DailyTrust)
THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE MAY 13, 2018 Lagos vulnerable but we are on top of the situation – Ambode (Vanguard) Lagos is experiencing population explosion as people from different parts of the nation in search of greener pasture troop…
Eko Theatres will provide sufficient avenues for people to display their talent –Steve Ayorinde
thisislagos.ng sat down to an exclusive interview with Steve Ayorinde, Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture. We continue this week the second part of the interview in which the honourable commissioner reveals the state of the theatres the…
We have great plans to make Lagos a tourist haven – Steve Ayorinde
On Monday April 16, 2018, Tourism will take a new turn in Lagos as the state convenes a Tourism Summit at the Convention Centre, Eko Hotels and Suites. Long before the landmark event, thisislagos.ng sat down to an exclusive interview…
#AccelerateXJohnBoyega: Amidst divorce rumours, Dr. Sid and wife, Simi step out together
For the last couple of months, divorce rumours have trailed the marriage between Mavin Records singer, Dr. Sid and his wife, Simi. The couple were rumoured to be having marital issues after they allegedly unfollowed each other on Instagram and…