Guillaume Leblond, the Managing Director for HelloFood reveals some of the things that the startup has had to endure operating in Lagos and what sets them apart.
In the run up to the 2015 elections, there were fears that the ruling party will lose the election, every evidence on ground showed there is possibility of upset in a free and fair election. What with the introduction of the card reader, the albatross of election riggers and voters’ impersonators? They went to court... Read More
Senate President, Bukola Saraki will take his tribunal case to the Supreme Court, after being denied by the Court of Appeal. Saraki was charged by the Code of Conduct Bureau, with a 13-count charge of false assets declaration, which took place back in 2003, when he was Kwara state governor. He challenged the legality, composition and jurisdiction... Read More
Omawumi has no time for the social media naysayers, trolls and kill-joys. The singer, fondly called Omawonder, appears to have a more efficient approach of dealing with their kind. And she shared it on Instagram, a few hours ago. https://instagram.com/p/9dNZw0NKTE/?taken-by=omawonder The Instagram post appears gone… but the screen-grabbed version will suffice.
Convener of the Arise Women Conference, Pastor Siju Iluyomade is set to host the wife of the Vice President, Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo and other first ladies at the 7th edition of the annual conference this Saturday October 31st at the City of David Sanctuary, COD Church Road, Off Ligali Ayorinde Street, Dideolu Estate, Victoria Island,... Read More
A day after five Deputy Comptrollers-General of Customs resigned voluntarily, it’s been disclosed that a total of 34 senior officers were compulsorily retired from the service with immediate effect. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ali (Rtd), who gave the directive, stated that the retirements were part of measures to kick-start the repositioning and re-organization... Read More
A spat between Nigerians and Kenyans on Twitter, which started on Thursday night, hasn’t seemed to lose steam. The Kenyans had the upper edge last night, with many Nigerians turning-in for the night. But it started again this morning, and now Kenyans are beginning to understand that population matters. Even the king of the jungle... Read More
Akinwunmi Ambode never seems to get a break… maybe justifiably so. While many Lagosians believe he’s finding his feet, several others say he just isn’t cut out for the job. With many fair and unfair aspersions constantly thrown at him, one would think the Lagos state governor, has been on the job for years. But... Read More
The Court of Appeal has ruled that the trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki at the Code of Conduct Tribunal, is in order and should proceed. Justice Moore Adumen, on Thursday morning, read the verdict of the three man panel, stating that the Code of Conduct Tribunal, was properly constituted. The ruling of the court went thus: “The CCT is... Read More
Comedian, Julius Agwu, after facing death and ultimately surviving, appears to have a new set of priorities and life goals. Agwu’s outlook on life has evidently changed, and his actions since his recuperation, serves as justification to this allusion. The comedian recently revealed that he’s planning to open a Christian nightclub ‘Believers Lounge’, bereft of... Read More
Democracy does not necessarily translate into the disappearance of crises and dilemmas, (even trilemmas, quadrilemmas or more) in a country, either developed, developing or perhaps evolutionary. Built into the fabric of the right to choose is also the right to make mistakes and so, across Africa at this moment, in Nigeria, Tanzania, Cote d’Ivoire, Burundi,... Read More
The organisers of the annual Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) have unveiled an impressive line-up of festival programme which holds in Lagos, Nigeria from November 8 to 15, 2015. The programme, as announced by the festival’s Artistic Director, Keith Shiri reveals a series of industry sessions, master classes and movie screenings totalling 180 films, out... Read More
Another All Progressives Congress lawmaker has rejected the committee appointment of Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara. Sunday Adepoju, resigned on Thursday, as the Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Special Duties. Garba Dhatti-Muhammad, had set the precedence a couple of days ago, by announcing his resignation on the floor of the House. Adepoju... Read More
The Rivers state chapter of the All Progressives Congress, says the ministerial confirmation of Rotimi Amaechi, proves that God is with him. The party stated on Thursday, that Governor Nyesom Wike and his collaborators have buried their political careers by waging war against Amaechi. In a statement signed by the Chairman, Dr. Davies Ibiamu Ikanya, the... Read More
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, says he doesn’t have a lot of close associates and people he can call ‘friends’. While acknowledging the importance of friendship, Obasanjo proceeded to list the number of friends he has in Nigeria. The former President stated in a recent interview with Punch, that no human being is an ‘island unto himself’. Obasanjo... Read More
The Secretary General of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Dr. Joe Nwaorgu, has stated that the Ndigbo has no intentions of seceding from Nigeria. Nwaorgu condemned the violent activities and threats of the pro-Biafra activists that have become increasingly vociferous. The Ohanaeze leader said although it is true that the Ndigbo has been marginalised, secession and violence... Read More
Professor Attahiru Jega, the former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, has described Nigerian politicians as being too desperate during electioneering. Jega said Nigeria’s breed of politicians believe elections as a do or die affair, and as such, it must be captured by all means possible. The former INEC boss said this attitude is... Read More
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo believes that the agitation and cause of the Pro-Biafra activists is phony. Obasanjo said on Wednesday, that Biafra ceased to exist after the civil war, hence, the present day Biafra groups should be ignored and not be taking seriously. The former President stated this in an interview with exclusive interview with Punch, at his residence... Read More
A few hours after ratifying the appointment of Rotimi Amaechi as a minister, it was learnt that the Court of Appeal will on Friday, rule on Bukola Saraki’s case at the Code of Conduct Tribunal. The Appeal Court, in Abuja is expected to decide if the Senate President’s case at the CCT, should proceed or stop.... Read More
The Minority Leader of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, led the walk out of the Peoples Democratic Party from the Senate chamber, in protest of Rotimi Amaechi’s confirmation as a minister. In the Twitter-videos below, Akpabio explains why the PDP Senators, took the action. Senate Minority Leader @SenAkpabio addresses Pressmen after their meeting. pic.twitter.com/uPggrjjXWR — Nigerian Senate... Read More
Senate President, Bukola Saraki, may have finally crossed the rubicon and shaken off the perception of flip-flopping between his party, the All Progressives Congress and his former party, the Peoples Democratic Party. In the wake of his confirmation of Rotimi Amaechi, as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, words like ‘loyalty’ and ‘betrayal’... Read More
West African Gaming Expo 2015, WAGE 15 is now part of UK/Nigeria 2015–16, a major season of arts work in Nigeria aimed at building new audiences, creating new collaborations and strengthening relationships. Programmed in association with a host of partners, UK/Nigeria 2015–16 features more than 30 projects and more than 80 events in art, fashion,... Read More
The Heineken sponsored 2015 edition of the Lagos Fashion and Design Week, is in full effect. On the second day of the week-long fashion showcase, the street style of the attendees could be described in two words- bold and colorful.
The All Progressives Congress has described the ratification of Minister-Designate, Rotimi Amaechi, as a clear indication that the ruling party is finally united. The party stated that the confirmation of the former Rivers Governor, has shown that the lawmakers are willing to be in synergy with the party. National Publicity Secretary, Lai Mohammed, released a statement... Read More