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Love is in the air: Celebrity saxophonist, Yemi Sax proposes to girlfriend (LOOK)

by Akan Ido Saxophonist, Yemi Sax yesterday proposed to his girlfriend Sholatayo Durojaiye at the Cold Stone Creamary bar in Lekki, Lagos. The lovebirds who have reportedly been in a…

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National Theatre in Lagos to get a five-star hotel facelift – Report

by Rachel Ogbu Photo@ Nationonline Federal Government is seriously considering turning the National Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos Mainland into a five-star hotel, new reports claim. Already the Minister of Tourism,…

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“Innovation and creative thinking”: Samsung unviels its products for Nigeria in Lagos (PHOTOS)

Head of Business-to-Business Division, Mr. Ayo Adegboye; Director, Consumer Electronics, Mr. Sunil Kumar; Managing Director, Mr. Brovo Kim & Service Head, Mr. Raymond Olatokun by Isi Esene Samsung Electronics West…

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Are you ready? Microsoft Nigeria launch 9jApps contest for developers

Olayinka Oni, Chuks Udensi, Emmanuel Onyeje, Olumide Balogun, Tunji Elesho and Oyeshina Oyetosho by Isi Esene Microsoft Nigeria today formally declared open its 9jApps contest. The challenge is designed to…

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#DivorceDrama: My pastor husband impregnated 4 women in 3 years – Prophetess

Titilayo Oluokun, a prophetess, has pleaded with an Agege Grade ‘A’ Customary Court to dissolve her 22-year-old marriage. The 51-year-old woman, who lives at 8, Aina Aladi Street, Agbado, Lagos,…

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Hello, Brazil! Lagos brings the magic home with mega carnival

by Isi Esene Carnivals around the world convey the image of fanfare, exotically costumed fun-seekers and all measure of excitement. From the Rio Carnival in Brazil to the Notting Hill…

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Soldiers, SSS raid Boko Haram hideout in Ijora Lagos, discover bombs in cooler and ceiling (PHOTO)

by Rachel Ogbu One of the houses (arrowed) where some suspected Boko Haram members were arrested by soldiers and men of the State Security Service at Aromire Street, Ijora, Lagos... on Thursday| credits:…

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Opinion: Is LAGBUS going the way of LSTC?

by Olasukanmi Akoni In the 1920s, road-based bus transportation was pioneered in Lagos by two Nigerians, Mrs Charlotte Olajumoke Obasa (a leading indigenous entrepreneur of that time) and W.A.…

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Report: Dana Air suspended again over safety issues

by Rachel Ogbu Dana Air operating license has been suspended again pending the resolution of certain safety issues, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has said. The airline had recommenced operations…

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SNAPSHOT: Austin Okocha’s wife, Nkechi steps out in style (We like!)

by Isi Esene Nkechi Okocha, the beautiful wife of former Super Eagles midfielder, Austin 'Jay-Jay' Okocha was recently seen with the ex-football player at a dinner organised for nominees of…

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Alamieyeseigha presidential pardon: “The critics are just being mischievous” – Reuben Abati

by Isi Esene The Special Adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati has come out strongly to defend the presidential pardon granted to the former governor…

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Armed robbers attack Murtala Muhammed International Airport

by Isi Esene A gang of armed robbers attacked the Murtala Muhammed Airport on Wednesday night in an attempt to rob a bureau de change operator. The robbers were said to…

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It won’t cost gov’t a dime: FG approves development of new FESTAC Town in Lagos

FESTAC mask by Emma Okubenji The Federal Executive Council, on Wednesday, approved the development of phase II of FESTAC town in Lagos under a public-private partnership arrangement. Ama Pepple, the…

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“So, my impression of the city was pretty different”: Lagos through the eyes of Whiteman

by Akeem Lasisi Whiteman Former Editor of West Africa magazine, Kaye Whiteman, joins the league of ‘Lagosians’ who have written about Lagos Many literary enthusiasts rose to celebrate with a former editor…

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Expect more rains and thunderstorms – Lagos gov’t warns residents

by Isi Esene The Lagos State government has warned residents living in flood-prone areas in the state to prepare for massive flooding this year. The state commissioner for environment, Tunji…

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Police kill 7 suspected robbers in gun duel in Lagos

LAGOS—Fresh facts emerged yesterday, on the circumstances that led to the gun duel between a 13-man robbery gang and policemen from the Special Anti-Robbery Squad and Area ‘G’ command, Ogba,…

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Wow! Genevieve Nnaji’s red carpet dress at the AMVCAs is a stunner (LOOK)

by Isi Esene We have all swooned at Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde's dress to the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards yesterday in Lagos but Genevieve Nnaji's second dress (she also wore a…

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Sexy rules: And the viewers’ choice award for the ‘real Africa Magic’ goes to… Omotola (PHOTOS, TWEETS)

Omotola at the AMVCA by Isi Esene Jim Iyke's outfit to the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards in Lagos garnered a lot of attention for some reasons but Nollywood actress,…

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Femke becomes Funke: Playing the card of culture

by Femke van Zeijl 'My darling', she replies, sipping her Smirnoff Ice, making the ice cubes in her glass tinkle. 'Women don't drink beer. It's not our culture.' She was…

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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 a price we are willing to pay for development? Are…

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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 them the slightest discomfort without considering if it is for…

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Introducing a new comedy series, Aunty Caro’s Bar (WATCH)

by Isi Esene Aunty Caro's Bar is a Nigerian comedy/drama series with a storyline that shows the day-to-day happenings in a Nigerian bar located in Shangisha area of Lagos, Nigeria.…

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President Jonathan host Nollywood stars to celebrate 20-year milestone

by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday hosted Nollywood stars at the State House in Marina, Lagos, yesterday. The event was organised to celebrate the movie industry and appreciate the…

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Cultism: Another LASU student reportedly killed as Damino Damoche is buried

Late Damino Damoche by Isi Esene Following speculation that there would be reprisal attacks over the killing of an upcoming Hip-hop artiste and student of the Lagos State University, Damino…

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Terrible: Fire razes Tinsel studio in Lagos (PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido The entire SuperSports studio in Ojota, Lagos, has been razed by fire. The building known as the Phillips Warehouse Building reportedly houses the Tinsel studios as well…

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Airtel unveils BlackBerry Z10 in Nigeria

Lagos State Commissioner for Sports Aderemi Desalu, Richard Giwa Osagie, his wife Mojisola and Wole Abu, Airtel GM Acquisitions at launch of BlackberryZ10 at Ikoyi Club by Isi Esene Leading…

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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 Ivorian commercial capital, Abidjan, at 7am, you run straight into…

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Music producer, Samklef involved in auto-crash (PHOTO)

by Akan Ido Samklef, the award-winning singer and producer was earlier today involved in an auto crash around Anthony in Lagos. Reports say the artiste was not injured in the…

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Femke becomes Funke: Underwhelming scamming talent

by Femke van Zeijl The biggest scam you [Nigerians] have managed to pull is leading the world to believe that you are such big scam artists. The phone rings. Who…

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Battle for supremacy: 1 dead, several injured as ‘area boys’ clash in Lagos

One person was, yesterday, killed and several others injured in a clash between some miscreants in Coker area of Orile Iganmu, Lagos. The fight which started on Sunday was reportedly…

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