THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE JUNE 2, 2018 Lagos to build World Cup village at Eko Atlantic (Punch) The Lagos State Government has partnered Balmoral Group, an events solutions company in West Africa, to build a football viewing village at…
Losing my virginity in the time of ebola by Oshoko Bushushu
So, the publisher of thisislagos kept calling all of last week and I kept avoiding his calls. Then the texts started coming: “Bro, your piece is late. No sexcapades this week?” I ignored them. Why? Because I don’t write fiction.…
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are returning £7 million-worth of wedding gifts (Independent)
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are returning £7m-worth of wedding gifts after receiving the unsolicited presents from well-wishers and companies looking for publicity. Because the influence the Duchess of Sussex has on the fashion world is well-known, even before she…
What to watch Saturday at Roland Garros (Atpworldtour)
A lucky loser and a certain player named Rafa go for Roland Garros history, and the ‘Tower of Tandil’ will try to go where he hasn’t been since 2012: ATPWorldTour.com previews Saturday’s third-round action at Roland Garros. [1] Rafael Nadal…
Norway to digitise books in Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba (Punch)
The Norwegian Ambassador to Nigeria, Kjemprud Jens-Petter, said on Wednesday that the National Library of Norway was interested in digitising literature books published in Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba. Jens-Petter told the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos that the agreement to digitise the…
* X-Raying 3 Years of Ambode’s Leadership (Independent) * 2019: PPC launches party in Lagos (Vanguard)
THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE JUNE 1, 2018 X-Raying 3 Years of Ambode’s Leadership (Independent) Like a captain already certain of the routes to navigate to get to the destination, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode took over mantle of leadership and commenced…
Serena Williams opens up about her postnatal depression (Motherandbaby)
Serena Williams has a successful tennis career and is a mum to nine-month-old Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr, however, she has recently opened up about her struggles with postnatal depression. The sports star welcomed her baby daughter back in September 2017…
* Ambode hails Lagosians on peaceful co-existence (Nation) * The law makes it compulsory for hospitals to accept, treat gunshot victims – Lagos CP (SUN)
THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE MAY 31, 2018 Ambode hails Lagosians on peaceful co-existence (Nation) Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has said the peace, harmony and development enjoy in the state was due to the people’s prayers. He made the remark at…
Mob sets police van ablaze in Lagos over killing of Okada rider (Guardian)
A mob yesterday set ablaze a police patrol van in Ikorodu area of Lagos State to protest against the alleged killing of a commercial motorcycle operator at Ipakodo. It was gathered that some policemen attached to Ipakodo Division allegedly chased…
Prove the bribery allegation, Senate challenges Jega (Punch)
The Senate on Wednesday challenged Prof. Attahiru Jega, former chairman of INEC, to prove the bribery allegation he levelled against members of the National Assembly. The decision followed a Point of Order moved by Senator Isah Misau (APC-Bauchi), drawing the…