THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE AUGUST 17, 2018 I’m not anti-Igbo – Ambode (SUN) Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Thursday, described as ‘baseless, mischievous and irresponsible’ the rumour making the rounds that he is making some moves against non-indigenes,…
* Lagos police boss Edgal sacks 8 officers, demotes 6 (Vanguard) * 2019: Saraki mulls presidential bid, promises change (Punch)
THISISLAGOS MORNING NEWS UPDATE AUGUST 16, 2018 Lagos police boss Edgal sacks 8 officers, demotes 6 (Vanguard) Eight police officers in Lagos have been dismissed over “very serious criminal offences”, while six others were demoted in ranks, the state…
Driving against traffic in the mega city
What is to be done about people driving against traffic in the city of Lagos? Can anyone stop the dangerous everyday occurrence? Whose responsibility is it to end the practice that has a lot of negative consequences? These residents attempt…
Qudus Onikeku’s two loves
Qudus Onikeku of the QDance Centre loves to dance. He also loves the city of Lagos, where he lives, operates and takes his amazing dance moves to the world. The reason he is in love with the city will thrill…
A glimpse into Azeez Ogundeyinde’s Lagos hustle
Azeez Ogundeyinde wanted to become a soldier while he was growing up. Thrilled by the men in uniform, he wanted more than anything in the world to join their ranks. But there was a problem, his parents could not afford…
DJ Big M loves Lagos for a simple reason
Big M, a disk jockey (DJ) is big and he knows it. And it is not just in name and size as he has got what it takes to be twice the life of the party. Add to that the…
* Apapa Wharf road ready in September says, NPA MD (Guardian) * Lagos seals partnership with foreign firm on light rail project (Vanguard)
THISISLAGOS MORNING NEWS UPDATE AUGUST 13, 2018 Apapa Wharf road ready in September says, NPA MD (Guardian) The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Ms Hadiza Usman, has said that the 2km Apapa Wharf Road being reconstructed would be…
* Lagos blocked canal: Residents of 16 streets in Ikotun send SOS message to Ambode over flooding (Vanguard) * Lagos community protests alleged harassment over land (Punch)
THISISLAGOS MORNING NEWS UPDATE AUGUST 12, 2018 Lagos blocked canal: Residents of 16 streets in Ikotun send SOS message to Ambode over flooding (Vanguard) Residents of 16 streets around Foam area of Ikotun, Lagos State have sent an SOS…
Chai, Naija men have problems o – Lucia Edafioka
So, last week I was at a wedding, minding my business (as usual) when a man came to talk to me. The conversation went like so: Man: Ah, you are so beautiful Me: *amused* I know Man: *frowns* That is…
Anambra represents Nigeria and Africa in World Pitch Competition – Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Anambra State has scored yet another first in intellectual attainment. Six students of Regina Pacis Secondary School, Onitsha, have excelled in a global competition and are due for a trip to the United States to represent Nigeria and Africa at…