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March 11, 2013

Finally: Lagos gov’t re-opens Ladipo market

by Isi Esene The Lagos State Government has reopened the Ladipo market which was closed on February 25 over environmental ...

March 10, 2013

Northern leaders said to be considering Fashola, Oshiomhole, Okorocha as potential VP candidates in 2015

by Rachel Ogbu Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola; Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole; and Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State are among ...

March 9, 2013

Temie Giwa: How to make a baby homeless (Y! FrontPage)

Are we fine with paying for high-rise apartments or gleaming new malls with the homelessness of a baby? Is this ...

March 9, 2013

Abigail Anaba: The Nigerian middle class are razz…That is the problem (Y! Superblogger)

They do not stop to ask themselves pertinent questions this middle class. They will kick against anything that will cause ...

March 1, 2013

Opinion: The progress in West Africa is visible, but uneven

From The Economist The day that Nigeria works properly, the battle for Africa’s future will have been won. Leaving the ...

February 22, 2013

What exactly happened to the Nuhu Ribadu we fell in love with? (#NewLeadership Series with Chude Jideonwo)

We must always remember that in Nigeria, because it can be so easy for one to lose one’s way; our ...

February 20, 2013

Opinion: What the opposition merger needs to do to survive

by Theophilus Ilevbare The merger between the ACN and CPC alone might just be enough to see out the PDP, ...

February 8, 2013

Opinion: An open letter to Nigeria’s opposition parties

by Bayo Odunayo We have gotten to a crucial point when we have to embrace the true spirit of democracy ...

February 7, 2013

SEE Oby Ezekwesili, Buhari, Fayemi, Sanusi, Fashola, Melaye, Bakare, others at Nasir El-Rufai’s book launch (PHOTOS)

What: The launch of “An Accidental Public Servant”, a book by Nasir El-Rufai Where: Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja. When: ...

February 6, 2013

Gbenga Olorunpomi: Lagos and its culture of responsible borrowing (Y! Politico)

by Gbenga Olorunpomi Lagos State is very credit-worthy and has the many projects it is involved with as evidence of ...

February 3, 2013

Gag order on Lagos officials: Fashola’s has too many dirty deals to hide – PDP

by Akan Ido It is no longer news that the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party are opposed ...

January 31, 2013

Opinion: Fashola’s policy on okada: A signal metaphor

by Poju Akinyanju It appears to me that adequate consideration was not given to the economic and social implications of ...

January 29, 2013

N2,700 online fraud: There are many fake Babatunde Fasholas on Facebook – Lagos gov’t warns

by Rachel Ogbu A very fraudulent email through Facebook is circulating asking members of the public to pay N2,700 to ...

January 23, 2013

Scene! When Jide Tokan & Bisola Dejonwo wedded in Lagos (PHOTOS)

What: Bisola Dejonwo and Jide Tokan wedding. Where: Okoya Compound Lekki, Lagos. When: January 20, 2013. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa ...

January 23, 2013

Eric Schmidt, Google chairman visits Fashola in Lagos (PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido Eric Schmidt, Google Chairman was in Lagos recently to discuss the use of ICT to drive growth ...

January 22, 2013

New states? Not needed – and more, in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze

by Cheta Nwanze Lagos state has recorded fewer okada accidents since its fitness programme began. On my part, I now ...

January 22, 2013

State secret: Lagos bans commissioners, others from granting press interviews

Isi Esene The Lagos state government has reportedly banned commissioners, civil servants, and other public office holders from granting press ...

January 20, 2013

We have resolved to prosecute tax defaulters – Fashola

The Lagos State government has said it needs more tax revenues to provide for and sustain the fast rising population ...

January 18, 2013

Lagos evacuates 3.6m tonnes of waste last year

Godwin Akanfe Lagos state generated 3.6 million tonnes of refuse in 2012. This figure was given by Olabode Coker, the ...

January 16, 2013

Ife Adebayo: Squandered 13 years of the PDP, Nigerians want a change now! (Y! Politico)

by Ife Adebayo As we approach 2015, I encourage all Nigerians young and old, big and small to come and ...

January 16, 2013

Clampdown: Lagos sues 238 firms, reports 14,000 others to the police for tax evasion

No fewer than 238 court cases had been filed against companies and individuals by the Lagos State Government for defaulting ...

January 12, 2013

Temie Giwa: Here comes the state police (Y! FrontPage)

The only thing that will save our police force is better training and better remuneration. The very same thing that ...

January 9, 2013

Japheth Omojuwa: Nigeria’s number one problem remains the same (YNaija FrontPage)

Pay attention to the history of nations and corporations, wherever there was a monumental leap in the fortunes of a ...

December 23, 2012

Kidnappers reject govt bailout… in last week’s news with a pinch of salt

by Stanley Azuakola “Did that coffin not hold a soul, from which we should take example and fear? When the ...

December 13, 2012

Fashola wins: Court strikes out ‘okada’ riders’ suit against Lagos traffic law

by Isi Esene Reports coming in indicate that a Lagos court has struck out a suit instituted by an association ...

December 11, 2012

No road: Police stop ‘okada’ protest against traffic law in Lagos

Men of the Lagos State Police Command on Monday halted a protest march by commercial motorcycle riders who took to ...

December 4, 2012

Joachim MacEbong uncovers another kind of policeman in Agege & Adeniji-Adele

by Joachim MacEbong A lot of physical abuse goes unreported and steps have been taken to make victims able to ...