The 7th episode of popular drama series MTV Shuga Naija hit our TV screens Tuesday evening, and as usual, it was gripping and action-packed. The emotional rollercoaster that began with Episode 5 continues in this mind-blowing episode as we see Frances make…
APC fixes May 14 for Convention (ThisDay)
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has set May 14 as the date for its elective convention. Thisday gathered from party sources that the decision on the convention was reached after a meeting of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the…
How plane carrying Agagu’s body crashed, killed 13 people (DailyTrust)
The Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) today released final reports of two air accidents and four serious incidents including the Associated Air crash involving the plane carrying the remains of former Governor of Ondo State, Mr. Olusegun Agagu. The plane, an…
* Ambode urges voters to prove Lagos’s most populous (DailyTrust) * Lagos reiterates commitment to Staff Training (Leadership)
THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE APRIL 18, 2018 Ambode urges voters to prove Lagos’s most populous (DailyTrust) The Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, yesterday, has asked Lagos residents to get their Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2019…
Kaduna Dep Gov apologises over remarks on World Bank Loan (ThisDay)
The Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, Barnabas Bala Bantex, has apologised over comments he made regarding the rejection of the $350 million World Bank loan request by the state government. The Senate had rejected the $350 million World Bank loan,…
Nigerians toast, roast Keyamo’s appointment by Buhari (Punch)
Mixed reactions from Nigerians on Twitter have greeted the appointment of lawyer-human rights activist, Festus Keyamo (SAN), as the spokesperson for President Muhammadu Buhari’s 2019 campaign. Nigerians expressed varying opinion about Keyamo’s appointment. Some say he is not fair to…
Beyonce gets praise for honouring Fela, Chimamanda, using Nigerian dancers at Coachella (ThisDay)
Some Nigerians on Twitter have applauded the American music star, Beyonce for paying tribute to Afro beat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti and honouring Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Adichie. Beyonce, who became the first black woman to headline Coachella on Saturday, did…
May receives Buhari, commends him on global fight against Terrorism (ThisDay)
British Prime Minister Theresa May is currently holding a bilateral talk with President Muhammadu Buhari at her office on 10, Downing Street, London. President Buhari, who was received at the entrance of the building by May at about 1.40 pm,…
Inflation: Statistician cautions politicians, government against reckless spending (Punch)
A statistician, Dr Olusanya Olubusoye has advised politicians and government at all levels against reckless fiscal spending to prevent inflation ahead of the 2019 elections. Olubusoye, a lecturer at the Department of Statistics, University of Ibadan, gave the advice in…
* Ambode advised to reduce Land Use Charge (Punch) * Prominent Lagos officials form support group for Ambode’s re-election (Vanguard)
THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE APRIL 16, 2018 Ambode advised to reduce Land Use Charge (Punch) The Methodist Church of Nigeria, Metropolitan Diocese of Ikeja, has called on Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State to consider a downward review of…