The white men called it-Lagos, our ancestors called it Eko, these urban sprinters call it Lasgidi, in an attempt to rebrand the city with a befitting title, the government ascribed a true name – centre of excellence, which adds lustre to the name. Lagos, means many things to different people, everyone is to be held... Read More

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Tafa Osisiye: Lagos is all about ‘chances’ (30 Days of Lagos)

by Tafa Osisiye Our red machine –unrivalled in its ugliness- might have originated from our betting colonialist but it has a uniquely Nigerian name: Baba Ijebu. Lagos is about chances. Or, the superficial spy of same. However one looks at it, Lagos creates chances and chances is Lagos –is this too tedious a tautology? Chance means... Read More

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November 12, 2013

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Tope Sadiq: A day in Lagos (30 Days of Lagos)

by Tope Sadiq Life can be challenging in the city of Lagos, the turns and whirls of everyday living can drain our funnier side of life but like any good song if you know the rhythm of the city and rhyme with it, then Lagos’ struggle doesn’t seem half bad! It begins with cacophony, always.... Read More

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November 2, 2013

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Chinedu Okoro: Lagos, standing against all odds (30 Days of Lagos)

by Chinedu Okoro Lagos, you are still our pride, courted by others like a bride, you are most munificent, your jagged scenery never recedes to us who behold,they are never evanescent. Lagos, They call you Eko but I know you as Lagos I also know you as Lasgidi habitation to many Alàgidi Nigeria’s nerve centre home to our National Theatre. Lagos,... Read More

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October 29, 2013

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Osisiye Tafa: Can Computer Village be the next Silicon Valley (30 Days of Lagos)

by Osisiye Tafa Computer Village is not an exact location. It is a warren of streets on which you find similar merchandise. Choked within a small area in-between Oremeji Street, Ola-Ayeni Street, Otigba Street, Olayi Tomori Street and Pepple Street, all that area is the famous Computer Village. Some places are more than a patch... Read More

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October 28, 2013

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Rekana Sharon Ojong: Lagos, my new Calabar (30 Days of Lagos)

by Rekana Sharon Ojong When I first moved to Lagos, I was lost and didn’t know how I was going to survive. I couldn’t run or hide from this type of hustle and bustle as it was strange and uncomfortable, coming from a place well known to be the most peaceful and friendly city in Nigeria... Read More

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October 27, 2013

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Ayodeji Rotinwa: A city of extremes (30 Days of Lagos)

by Ayodeji Rotinwa Lagos living, for me, has been a journey that remarkably, I can’t quite put into words. I am from Lagos, was born, bred and have lived here all my life and every day I discover new things about this great city. I love how Lagos is slowly but surely finding its true... Read More

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October 26, 2013

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Ifeanyi Dike Jr: Lost in the city (30 Days of Lagos)

by Ifeanyi Dike Jr I was to get to my intended destination in about five minutes but long after then, I came to stop at a place that was brimming with men of a certain poise, their voices ruined by years of substance abuse and conditions that make crayfish ‘bend’. Once they realised I was... Read More

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October 25, 2013

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Efe Paul: Have you visited Ogidan country where Haji is the government? (30 Days of Lagos)

by Efe Paul Ogidan Street is host to about twenty or so buildings, separated into opposite rows by a narrow dirt road that draws its stomach in to hold pools of water every time it rains. Haji, a 6ft8 middle-aged man with large hands that turn up leathery palms, is lord here. They stream in... Read More

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October 25, 2013

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Toni Kan: How sh_t happened in busy banking hall (30 Days of Lagos)

by Toni Kan “Acid! Acid!” Abel heard someone scream as the girl cried out but it was not acid. It was something worse, something more shameful, something more atavistic, a throwback to an ancient shaming ritual;…. “You know me, right?” A thick set woman in jeans and tee shirt was standing in front of the... Read More

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October 22, 2013

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Sylva Nze Ifedigbo: We are the story waiting to be told (30 days of Lagos)

by Sylva Nze Ifedigbo They are all around us. They come to us; these stories. We find them in the loud honking by ‘danfo’ drivers which to the untrained ear is noise, but which indicates drivers conversing with themselves. The world is in awe. Pundits have for long wondered what is in the air we breathe or... Read More

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What does Lagos mean to you? (30 Days of Lagos)

Tafa Osisiye: Lagos is all about ‘chances’ (30 Days of Lagos)

Tope Sadiq: A day in Lagos (30 Days of Lagos)

Chinedu Okoro: Lagos, standing against all odds (30 Days of Lagos)

Osisiye Tafa: Can Computer Village be the next Silicon Valley (30 Days of Lagos)

Rekana Sharon Ojong: Lagos, my new Calabar (30 Days of Lagos)

Ayodeji Rotinwa: A city of extremes (30 Days of Lagos)

Ifeanyi Dike Jr: Lost in the city (30 Days of Lagos)

Efe Paul: Have you visited Ogidan country where Haji is the government? (30 Days of Lagos)

Toni Kan: How sh_t happened in busy banking hall (30 Days of Lagos)

Sylva Nze Ifedigbo: We are the story waiting to be told (30 days of Lagos)

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