A former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, on Wednesday, said Lagos will become Africa’s third largest economy in a very short time. Mr. Obasanjo made this known at the book launch…
Lagos
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The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has disclosed that Lagos id the next State the group and its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, will visit in its current tour of various states…
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Governor of Lagos, Akinwunmi Ambode says steps are in place to find a holistic solution to the problem of flooding in the state. Ambode spoke on Monday at the Water…
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Suspected billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike aka Evans has revealed why he did not operate in South-West states apart from Lagos, New Telegraph reports. Evans said he preferred to operate…
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Sports
I Want to Fight Anthony Joshua in Lagos – British Boxer, Tyson Fury
by Arinze Ago June 27, 2017Tyson Fury wants to fight Anthony Joshua in front of 180,000 – in Nigeria, The Sun reports. The two heavyweight boxers are continuing their trash-talking over a potential “Battle of…
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Impoverished fishing communities in Nigeria’s financial capital, Lagos, celebrated a court ruling on Wednesday that said government demolitions of their homes were illegal. Residents went to court in October…
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News
30,000 Otodo Gbame Community Members Chased Out of Their Homes Win in Court Against Lagos State Government
by Arinze Ago June 21, 2017A High Court in Nigeria’s commercial capital, Lagos, has ruled that the eviction of up to 30,000 people from a waterfront slum is unconstitutional. The community of Otodo Gbame was…
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Society
EVANDER HOLYFIELD, AMBODE AND SOYINKA AT RHUMBLES IN LAGOS (PHOTOS)
by Daniji Emmanuel May 26, 2017Governor of Lagos, Akinwunmi Ambode, former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfeld and Professor Wole Soyinka amongst others were special guests at the “Rhumbles in Lagos” novelty match. The match which was held…
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Media
How Herbert Macaulay Contributed to Religious Tolerance in Lagos – Former Diplomat
by Arinze Ago May 25, 2017Nigerian nationalist, politician, engineer, architect and journalist, Olayinka Herbert Samuel Badmus Macaulay, contributed to the religious tolerance among Lagosians, a former diplomat has said. While speaking on Thursday at the…
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Event and Party
Eyo festival holds at TBS in Lagos Despite Heavy Rainfall
by Arinze Ago May 21, 2017The Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos became like a Mecca for Lagosians, tourists and other fun seekers who came, mind-[re[ared to enjoy the popular Eyo Festival despite the heavy rainfalls.…