Tag: ikeja

Mayowa Ogundele: What the taxi driver called ‘Ashewo Syndrome’

by Mayowa Ogundele Of all the incurable diseases… this one may never, ever, EVER find a cure. Probability of finding an end… is err, ZERO. Technology, which has helped in…

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We are not killers: Human parts dealers arrested in Sagamu

by Damilola Jagun Three people have been arrested by the operatives of  the Special Anti Robbery Squad, SARS, Ikeja, for dealing in human parts. Two human skulls were also recovered…

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Family affair! Chief Judge of Lagos hands-over to younger sibling (READ)

by Jewel Stephen For the first time in the history of Nigeria, a female state chief judge hands over to a sibling. The daughters of Justice James Williams, recorded the…

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The fear of Ebola – Nigerians flee strip clubs and swimming pools

by Simon Ateba The fear of contracting the Ebola virus has spread in Nigeria, including in strip bars and swimming pools in the country’s most populous city, Lagos, patrons and…

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Police say these 2 men rob cab passengers in Lagos (PHOTO)

by Isi Esene Two armed robbery suspects were recently arrested and paraded by operatives of the operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), Ikeji, Lagos. The two suspects simply identified…

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Fashola says 5 Ebola infected persons are responding to treatment

by Kolapo Olapoju   The Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, has revealed that five out of the ten Nigerians infected by the deadly Ebola Virus Disease are responding to treatment.…

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Opinion: What you should know about Nigeria’s new electricity tariff

by Adeola Balogun What we do want is an improvement in the supply of electricity in our homes. For now, the NERC has to continually maintain the balance in keeping…

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Terrible: This adorable baby was abandoned by his mother in Lagos (PICTURED)

by Zara Mustapha A day-old baby was abandoned by the roadside at Onigbagbo Bus Stop, Ikeja in Lagos on Thursday, May 8. According to witnesses, the abandoned baby boy who was…

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Man, 23, arrested for chopping off woman’s finger on Valentine’s Day

by 'Jola Sotubo A young man in Lagos has been arrested and charged to court after reports that he chopped off a woman's finger after robbing her. The accused, Isaac…

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How do you solve a problem like Kris Okotie? (YNaija Long Read)

by Eromo Egbejule with additional reports by Emmanuel Osanedum     It is certainly difficult for a new generation to grasp – growing to see him only as a man…

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Chris Okotie is simply ignorant – Archbishop of Lagos fires back

by Adeola Balogun Recent statements about Catholicism credited to the pastor of the Household of God Church, Chris Okotie, have continued to draw reactions. Okotie said last year that all…

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All the pictures you should see from the GenVoices Telethon in Lagos (PHOTOS)

Celebrities at the GeVoices Telethon What: GenVoices Telethon. Where: Koga Studios, Oregun, Lagos. When: January 18, 2014. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa   Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde Toke Makinwa Dr. Oby Ezekwesili Dr. Christopher Kolade Timi Dakolo…

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Why I called the Pope an Anti-Christ – Rev. Chris Okotie opens up

by 'Jola Sotubo Pastor Chris Okotie of the Household of God Church International Ministries, located in the Ikeja area of Lagos, has never been one to cower and hide. Despite…

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CLICK: Etisalat hosts subscribers at 2013 Computer Village Fair Carnival (PHOTOS)

by Oke Efagene The carnival which held from December 19 to December 23, 2013, climaxed on December 21, a special day dedicated to Etisalat Nigeria as the Telecom Sponsor of…

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How large crocodile was found roaming in Omole Estate (PHOTO)

The residents of Omole Estate, an upscale neighbourhood on the Lagos Mainland, were recently thrown into shock by the sight of a wild animal within their gates. The animal, which…

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Somebody shout Halleluyah! Pastor Chris Okotie ‘buys N120 million Rolls Royce to celebrate’ (LOOK)

by Tutu Akinlabi Ever one to live it large, the spiritual leader of the Household of God Church International in Lagos, Chris Okotie, is said to have bought himself a…

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Nigerian Medical Association continues nationwide strike

by Oke Efagene The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), has resolved to continue with its ongoing nationwide strike action, until more concrete efforts are made by the Federal Government to meet…

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Doctors strike cripples activities in Lagos public hospitals (PHOTO)

by Oke Efagene An empty ward in a Lagos owned hospital due to the strike by the medical doctors The ongoing 5-day warning strike by the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA),…

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I joined the gang to get Christmas money – Teen robbery suspect confesses

by Akintomiwa Agbaje An eighteen year old boy, along with two 0ther robbers, has been arrested for joining the duo who specialise in snatching vehicles using live ammunition. The suspect…

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REPORT: Female pastor escapes NAKED from kidnappers who raped her

by 'Jola Sotubo Police in Lagos have arrested members of a gang of kidnappers who are said to have repeatedly raped a female pastor. The victim was forced to run…

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Fred Amata, Teju Babyface, others attend wedding of Richard Mofe-Damijo’s son (PHOTOS)

by Oge Okonkwo RMD and Fred Amata 30-year-old Oghenekome Mofe Damijo, son of veteran actor Richard Mofe-Damijo tied the knot with his fiancee, Eniola Abiodun in a tradtional wedding ceremony…

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“If I see Chris Okotie in Heaven, I’ll leave” – Top 10 reactions to Chris Okotie’s “Catholics are going to hell” sermon (TWEETS)

 by 'Jola Sotubo   If I see Chris Okotie in Heaven, I will leave Heaven. Heaven is not for divorcees — C.H.I.D.D.Y (@Cyrilchiddy) December 2, 2013   I really want…

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All Catholics worship Satan, they will go to HELL – Chris Okotie stuns congregation, opens up on TB Joshua

by 'Jola Sotubo In a sermon which is said to have left members of his congregation stunned, Pastor Chris Okotie reportedly said yesterday that all Catholics will go to hell.…

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Madness: Man arraigned for raping sick 30-month-old baby in Lagos

by Adeola Balogun A man in Lagos has been arraigned before a court in the state on suspicion of raping a 30-month-old child. Kehinde Layode is being tried for the…

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Internet love scam: EFCC arraigns man for ‘defrauding American lady of $25,000’

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday arraigned a 25-year-old man, Nifemi Ayinla, before a Lagos High Court in Ikeja for allegedly defrauding an American lady, Gina McCoy of…

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“All his documents and certificates were burnt”: Fire destroys Police College staff quarters

by Adeola Balogun A fire outbreak late on Tuesday engulfed the official residence of the Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) in charge of Operations at the Lagos Command, Emmanuel Ngwu.…

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BUSTED: Man, 27, sentenced to 42 months in prison for fraud

by 'Jola Sotubo  A 27-year-old man has been sentenced to 42 months in prison by a court in Lagos after he was found guilty of fraud. Junior Williams was sentenced…

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What’s she doing with N4.3m?! Court arraigns 18-year-old girl for theft of jewellery

by 'Jola Sotubo A Lagos State Magistrate court sitting in the Ikeja area of the state has had three persons brought before it over allegations of theft. The three suspects…

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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,…

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Opinion: Lagos swallows up Kano three times

From Life Liberty Happiness There are satellite images that could be used to make very good estimates of the population and settle this needlessly contentious matter of how many people we…

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