H|
27
Jun, Friday
15°C
Current Location
Tag: ikoyiTag: <span>ikoyi</span>
Police report arrest of individuals involved in attempted kidnapping of Tiwa Savage
Nigerian music sensation, Tiwa Savage, was reportedly targeted in an attempted kidnapping, which was foiled by her private security team and the Nigeria Police. The Nigeria Police Force Criminal Investigation…
Read More
#YNaija2021Review: Chronic insecurity, Banditry, Rising Inflation … The 10 Biggest Tragedies of the Year
This year was relentless. Is the country burning? The Alleged Rape of Keren-Happuch Akpagher 14-year-old Keren-Happuch Aondodoo Akpagher, a student of Premier Academy, Lugbe, Abuja was allegedly raped in her…
Read More
#YNaija2021Review: Lekki Massacre, Trouble in the NDDC…The Wildest Scandals of the Year
Even we cannot believe all of this mess. 10. Governor’s aide caught doing fraud Abidemi Rufai, erstwhile aide to governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun state was arrested in New York while…
Read More
Hope turns to anger after Nigeria building collapse | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: All sides have committed abuses in Tigray conflict, says joint UN, Ethiopia report All sides…
Read More
9mobile equips students with career choice counseling
Lagos October 11, 2021----In line with its commitment to inspire and support the aspiration of young Nigerians, Nigeria’s youth telecom brand, 9mobile recently organized a career counselling session for students…
Read More
Ikoyi whistleblower will be paid his reward this month – Adeosun
Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun has said the whistleblower who pointed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to the N13bn funds in an Ikoyi apartment will be paid his reward…
Read More
Ikoyi whistleblower threatens to sue FG for non-payment of reward
Yakubu Galadima, lawyer to the whistleblower who pointed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to the $43m, N23.2m and £27,800 found in an Ikoyi apartment has said his client may…
Read More
Whistleblower who gave information on Ikoyi cash is now a millionaire – Magu
The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has said the Nigerian who blew the whistle on the huge loot recovered from an apartment in…
Read More
So you think you know Lagos V: Ikoyi through Victoria Island – Where money goes to sleep and Afropolitans find a home
My relationship with money began when I overheard one of my older cousins say that money has a smell and spirit - and both can possess a man to do…
Read More
[The Alausa Blog]: Ikoyi, Banana Island, Festac and Trade Fair belong to LASG – Okunnu
Former Federal Commissioner for Works and Housing, Alhaji Femi Okunnu on Tuesday expressed sadness over the current status of the Federal Secretariat in Lagos and other abandoned and surplus assets…
Read More
The Thread: The EFCC has questions to answer
The controversy generated by EFCC's latest find of $43M plus in an Ikoyi flat has been crazy. Speculations over the ownership of the money moved from Andrew Mu'Azu, former PDP…
Read More
[The Legislative Blog]: Even Bukola Saraki thinks the EFCC has messed up this $50m loot case
The $50 million cash discovered by the EFCC in a four-bedroom apartment at Osborne Towers in Ikoyi has turned out to be everybody's money and nobody's money. It's shocking how…
Read More
$50m cash in an Ikoyi mansion, 15 million jobs | The 5 numbers that mattered this week
$50 million - The whopping amount of cash found by the EFCC in an empty apartment in Ikoyi, Lagos following a whistleblower alert. The monies were found safely tucked in…
Read More
Opinion: Crippling justice through bureaucracy -the Lagos example
by Lawrence Nnoli The Lagos Division of the Federal High Court is located in the serene environment of Oyinkan Abayomi drive at Ikoyi in Lagos state. It is unarguably the…
Read More
The “Ikoyi blues”, “cash call-lite”, “gas in Lekki?” edition: Nigerian oil, gas and power round-up (Nov 14-18 2016)
by Adedamola July 11, 1991. Light rain showers and an unusual bustle of traffic in that tree lined part of Ikoyi, Lagos. Even by Ikoyi’s high standards, the congregation of…
Read More
Lagos set to bulldoze illegal houses in Ikoyi, VI, Lekki after Sallah
The Lagos State government will commence a total clean-up of the Ikoyi, Victoria Island and Lekki axis. The Special Committee on Clean-Up of Ikoyi, Lekki, and Victoria Island was inaugurated…
Read More
Charles Odii: Who is going to save Nigeria’s small businesses?
by Charles Odii Small businesses in Nigeria need to realize that they must become their own saviors. Firstly, by paying their taxes as upstanding citizens and then by holding the…
Read More
Cubing Africa presents… ‘Rubik’s Cube Inter-School Competition’
On May 27, 2016, Cubing Africa held the second annual edition of its Experience the Rubik’s Cube Inter-School Competition as part of LTV Children’s Day celebration. The Rubik’s Cube is a…
Read More
Motorists flee as police, robbers duel on Lekki-Ikoyi bridge (WATCH)
by Damilola Jagun Earlier today, robbers and police engaged in a gunfight on the Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge, in Lagos. While the exchange ensued, motorists scampered for safety. Watch below, a…
Read More
Armed robbers, policemen exchange gunshots on Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge
by Damilola Jagun A gang of armed robbers exchanged gunshots for about 30 minutes with policemen on the Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge on Thursday, March 12. It is believed that the…
Read More
Opinion: Jimi Agbaje ticks all the right boxes
by Yemi Adeyemi Jimi Agbaje’s candidacy offers Lagos and Lagosians a chance to set the destiny of the state aright. Lagos has known some development since the beginning of the latest…
Read More
Police brutality: Couple assaulted and tortured by officer
by Damilola Jagun A police officer, identified as Dada Ogunsanya, has been accused of assaulting and torturing a couple, Ejeh and Grace Smith. The couple, who were tortured with the…
Read More
Meet TY Danjuma’s son who is taking the art scene by storm
by Kolapo Olapoju Theo Danjuma is the 28-year-old son of retired Lt. Gen. Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma, who according to Forbes is Africa’s 29th richest man, with an estimated fortune of…
Read More
#GPinkBallWalk: Genevieve Nnaji, Toolz, Funke Akindele, others walk for breast cancer awareness (See Photos)
by Isi Esene The Genevieve Pink Ball Foundation breast cancer awareness event started in Lekki, Lagos this morning with several celebrities turning up to support the worthy cause. Participating in…
Read More
#OnTheScene: “The heroes are coming”! | See guests at the Delta100 pre-event party (PHOTOS)
by Kolapo Olapoju It was a beautiful evening for Deltans in Lagos, as they converged at the Wheatbaker Hotel in Ikoyi for a pre-event party of the Delta100. The Delta100…
Read More
The best of theatre, music, dance & more at the Taruwa Festival in Lagos (PHOTOS)
by Akintomiwa Agbaje Dancing the night away With the announcement of the second edition of the Taruwa Festival of Performing Arts in Nigeria came a promise to deliver ‘amazing’ events…
Read More
#GetTheJuice: Photos from the star studded launch of ‘The Juice’ Season 2 in Lagos
by Akintomiwa Agbaje Ndani TV launched Season 2 of ‘The Juice’ on Saturday, 5 April 2014 at The WheatBaker in Ikoyi, Lagos. The show, anchored by Toolz will now air…
Read More
CLICK: Ndani TV premieres Season 2 of ‘The Juice’ on Africa Magic Entertainment DSTV 151 (PHOTOS)
by Akintomiwa Agbaje “It’s a new season and a new direction!” “We are happy to push the boundaries of television and entertainment at Ndani TV, and we are excited about the…
Read More
How I made my first millions from comedy – Alibaba opens up
by Akan Ido Ace comedian, Alibaba is simply the godfather of comedy in Nigeria. His contribution to the growth of the industry and his achievement in the development recognition of…
Read More
Yay or Nay? Singer, Yemi Alade shows off (major) thighs on stage (LOOK)
by Chisom Ukaegbu Yemi Alade is known for her versatility from her musical dexterity to theatrical stage performances to her wicked dance moves. Recently, she showed the daring side in…
Read More
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy