Tag: surulere

Jandor’s convoy attacked by thugs, three injured

Abdul-Azeez Adediran alias Jandor, the governorship candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party of Lagos State, was attacked in the Coker area of Aguda in the Surulere Local Government Area of…

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Entertainment Roundup: Netflix to cancel House of Cards following Kevin Spacey’s sexual scandal; Wizkid visited Surulere and this happened | More stories

A Monday of breakups and confessions it was! Here's everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept and are still buzzing this Tuesday morning. Say…

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Wizkid gets hero’s welcome as he visits Surulere (WATCH)

Wizkid got an hero's welcome on Monday when he visited Surulere, Lagos where he grew up as a child. The 'Come Closer' singer was seen having fun with fans in…

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So you think you know Lagos VIII: Confronting Nigeria’s disappearing history in Yaba with faith from Makoko

Nearly 6:30pm and Sogunro, Makoko, is alive with human activity; a cool evening breeze bouncing off the water canals and bathing the people in coolness. The noise of children playing…

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TFESS Branding Masterclass: Register Now

The Future Enterprise Support Scheme presents a one-day intensive masterclass as an empowering and creative course to help participants plan, build and implement in their business. Developing a strong, recognized…

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#YNaija2016Review: 93 Days, Surul’ere, The CEO… See the list of the 10 best films of 2016

by Wilfred Okiche Only films that were released within the calendar year (January to December 2016) on the big screen were considered eligible for this list. 10. Surul’ere Director Mildred…

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Luxury live-recording studio now in Surulere, Lagos (PHOTOS)

If luxury, sophistication, state of the art is what you are looking for when in need of a recording studio, look no further as we present to you the H-One…

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#Impact365: This home takes in Nigerian children that nobody else wants

Hearts of Gold Children Hospice is a care and management center for children with mental and extreme physical disabilities. Founded in 2003, the hospice cares for children with several forms in medical…

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Fallen trailer causes massive gridlock in Lagos (PHOTOS)

A large truck has caused a massive traffic gridlock at Western Avenue, Lagos, after it fell on the bridge in Ojuelegba. Movement of vehicles going towards Barracks and Ojuelegba bus…

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Police arrest mother of 2 who recruits schoolgirls as sex workers

A 32-year-old woman, Chinonso Okonkwo was on Wednesday, arrested by the police in the Ikate, Surulere of Lagos state for allegedly recruiting students of some secondary schools as sex workers…

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14-year-old girl raped by uncle 4 times a week for 3 years

A 14-year-old girl has revealed to the police the 'unholy help' her mother's brother aged 27 years, has been giving her since bringing her from the village to Lagos since…

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Tears flow at OJB Jezreel’s funeral service (PHOTOS)

Today is the burial of the late OJB Jezereel. The late 49-year-old's body is being conveyed to the Ikoyi Cemetery for the interment service. Here are photos from the funeral…

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Are Lagosians really keen on environmental sanitation? (PHOTOS)

Environmental sanitation is an exercise that is held on the last Saturday of every month with the aim of keeping Lagos clean. However, many have over time questioned the usefulness of…

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Fire razes building in Surulere (See Photos)

There's been a fire outbreak in a residential building in Ayilara street, Surulere, Lagos. The fire reportedly broke out on Tuesday afternoon, and razed a chunk of the one-storey building.…

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Flavor and Patoranking’s Surulere picture is the real deal

Now, this is Surulere. We all have the moments before we made it, and the moments after. For Flavor and Patoranking, this is that moment before either of them made it. Oh…

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6-year-old, who survived Lagos fire accident dies

The sole survivor in the Lagos fire accident, Chidinma, has died. A family of seven died in a fire accident in Obele Lawanson Community, Surulere, Lagos, on Wednesday. Six-year-old Chidinma…

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#TheYNaijaInterview: I was going to leave acting because I was getting frustrated – Tope Tedela

by Wilfred Okiche   I see a guitar in your car. Are you a musician too? I have always played the guitar.   Have you done any music professionally? Not…

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“The man who saw tomorrow explains why his vision failed” – 7 important things you didn’t read yesterday (but should have)

by Kolapo Olapoju   1. The man who saw tomorrow explains why his vision failed. Vincent Ogbulafor had a vision... that the Peoples Democratic Party will rule Nigeria for the next…

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Kemi ‘Lala’ Akindoju plays old woman in Mildred Okwo’s ‘Surulere’

by Chinwe Okafor Kemi Lala-Akindoju, talented actress and CEO of “Make It Happen Productions” is set to feature as an old woman in Mildred Okwo's new movie “Surulere”. The actress, who was…

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#InOtherNews: Have you seen GEJ & GMB’s ‘Surulere’ photos?

by Chinwe Okafor The 2015 presidential election just concluded and the nation is anxiously waiting for who would emerge the winner of the contest. The pictures of two leading candidates,…

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This is what Fashola said as he picked up his PVC

by Damilola Jagun Finally, Lagos state governor, Babatunde Fashola, has collected his permanent voters card, Fashola picked up his card on Saturday, February 7, in Surulere LGA, where he expressed…

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Aww, beautiful people: We are loving this photo of Desmond Elliot’s family (LOOK)

by Damilola Jagun Nollywood actor cum politician, Desmond Elliot, has every reason to be happy. Only recently, Elliot won the primary of the All Progressives Congress, to represent Surulere Constituency…

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4 people killed during APC Lagos Assembly primary

by Anike Jacobs On Tuesday, the  All Progressive Congress (APC) conducted its primary for the state assembly and amidst the elections, four people died. During the primaries, protests broke out in…

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Desmond Elliot wins APC’s Lagos Assemby ticket

by Kolapo Olapoju   At the House of Assembly primaries of the All Progressive Congress, Nollywood actor, Desmond Elliot won the party’s ticket for the Surulere 1 Constituency. Elliot will…

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Why we’re awarding scholarship to deserving students – Desmond Elliot

by Isi Esene   The Desmond Elliot Foundation has awarded scholarships to 10 deserving  students in Lagos. The Foundation which was established by Nollywood actor and director, Desmond Elliot is…

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Photo of the Day: Gov. Ayo Fayose’s throwback picture will inspire you

by Akan Ido You'll be forgiven for saying Governor Ayo Fayose's look hasn't changed a bit over the years but Ekiti First Lady, Feyisitan Fayose has evidently been transformed. This…

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Man abandons 17 year old wife after five years of marriage

by Anike Jacobs A 35-year-old man, Simeon Ekwuruke, has been arraigned before a Lagos State Chief Magistrate court sitting, Ebute Meta, for abandoning his 17-year-old wife, neglecting her basic needs…

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@Alabaster85 : What exactly is Surulere? (Inspired by @iamDrSid)

by Ayomikun Soyombo Surulere is not a place But a painful state A state not marked on the world's map A state of tears and hope Surulere is the pains…

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Don Jazzy and Mavins hold press conference ahead of UK concerts (PHOTOS)

by Damilola Jagun Ahead of its upcoming concerts in the UK, Nigerian record label, Mavin has held a press parley to field questions from reporters and divulge details of the…

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No time to waste: Desmond Elliot and Tony Tetuila take baby steps to political office (PHOTOS)

by Kolapo Olapoju Despite still being early days, a couple of entertainers going into politics are wasting no time in campaigning and lobbying. The pair are actor, Desmond Elliot and…

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