Mainland 1 vs 0 Island | Our top 10 tweets on Mark Zuckerberg’s visit to Nigeria (READ)

We broke the News of Zuck’s arrival in Nigeria here and Nigerians in their usual fashion are tweeting their reactions. We’ve got some of them below: The clueless ones: https://twitter.com/yew1e/status/770646147949928448 Maybe he came to meet the President that brought Facebook to Nigeria. Lool. https://t.co/OWbfWBDIjO — Tunde Ademuyiwa (@tundespeaks) August 30, 2016 Those with an agenda: https://twitter.com/Nwachi3f/status/770647113084567552 Chai.... Read More

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August 30, 2016

Opinion: Communal parenting

By Káyòdé Oyèró Whatever happened to the adage, “four eyes sire a child, thousands eyes train a child,” I don’t know. Around me here somewhere in the rowdily interesting city of Lagos, South-West Nigeria are daily occurrences of wives who throw tantrums at each other because woman A mildly “corrected” woman B’s pikin who had... Read More

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August 27, 2016

Lagos is NOT one of the worst cities to live in… let’s prove it to you

by Tolu Omoyeni In the second week of August, the 2016 Global Liveability Index report was released by the Economist Intelligence Unit and Lagos still holds a spot at the bottom of the list. According to the ranking, Lagos is the 3rd worst city to live in the world, after Tripoli and Damascus. It is... Read More

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August 25, 2016

Lagos is finally fed up with ‘Omo onile’ – 6 reasons this is good for you

by Roqeebah Olaoniye Of course by now you already heard about the which was signed into law on August 15. It protects the proprietary rights of Land and Property owners in Lagos State and criminalizes any act of forceful and unlawful entry or occupation of premises i.e Omo-oniles are now criminals. Well legally. These... Read More

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August 23, 2016

MTV MAMAs is back, and it’s (expectedly) not coming to Nigeria

by Isime Esene For three years in a row, the MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs), arguably Africa’s biggest award show has moved to Johannesburg, South Africa, and one can’t help but wonder why? We’ve wanted that event back since it was first taken down to Zuma country. Many actually felt the event will go round... Read More

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August 20, 2016

Opinion: Why is the North so afraid of restructuring?

by John Danfulani So far, major pan cultural clusters of Southern Nigeria like Afenifere, Ohaneze Ndi Ibgo et al have added their receptive voices to the quest of restructuring the dysfunctional and poorly designed political structures of Nigeria. These groups and individuals are aggressively pressing their positions and prescribing how Nigeria political structure and power... Read More

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August 20, 2016

Opinion: Who are you to your partner?

by Nike Adedokun We were planning to attend the ‘MTN Who Wants to be a millionaire show’ in the evening so he sent a message to his childhood friend who would be giving us a slot to get in. I was so curious about the message that I felt I should read what he sent to... Read More

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August 19, 2016

8 Nigerian movies will be showing at Toronto – 5 takeaways from this historic feat

by Tolu Omoyeni The Toronto International Film Festival is big, why it’s one of the biggest in the world. Up until this moment, the TIFF would not make news in this part of this world, like Nigeria hardly has business over there. The narrative has taken a different turn now, Nollywood is making an appearance... Read More

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August 18, 2016

Unlike many, Jimi Agbaje believes PDP will stay ‘alive’, get ‘stronger’

Jimi Agbaje, a candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national chairmanship, on Wednesday said the party will survive its present crisis. Agbaje, who contested for the Lagos state governorship in 2015 under the PDP, said this while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Port Harcourt, Rivers state. He stated that the delegates for... Read More

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August 17, 2016

Opinion: Now I understand ‘Change’

By Joseph Abiagom Life in the hostel sometimes occasionally distracts one from the harsh realities that befalls man. Well at least in my hostel, somewhere on the outskirts of Lagos, Ibeju-Lekki precisely. Amethyst Hall, where meal tickets are bought at the beginning of the semester, power supply is never in shortage, and water runs most of... Read More

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August 14, 2016

Seeing through the hawkers’ eyes – a documentary on Lagos hawkers (WATCH)

The Lagos state government announced the implementation of the Anti-street trading/hawking ban effective from July 1, 2016. This short documentary film by The Optimists on the ban of hawking and road side selling in Lagos aims, beyond mere rhetoric and debates; and beyond the wordings of the law and the high price of dissent, to take... Read More

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August 5, 2016

‘Fayose and Mimiko are far better than Ambode’ – PDP

The Lagos state Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Thursday, said that contrary to a recent poll by the African Leadership Magazine, Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, is not the best performing governor in Nigeria. According to the Lagos state PDP publicity secretary, Gani Taofik, who stated this in an interview with The Punch, the governors... Read More

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August 4, 2016

The all too messy Apapa roads in 13 pictures

The state of the ever-busy Apapa road in Lagos state is certainly a cause for worry. Over the years, the road has steadily descended into a deplorable and pitiful state. Considering the pivotal importance of the Apapa road – being that Nigeria’s first port is just a few moments drive away – it certainly is... Read More

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August 2, 2016

How ‘Wakaa! The Musical’ made history in London

After its resounding success in Lagos, ‘Wakaa! The Musical’ went ahead to make history as the first Nigerian musical to run in London at the Shaw Theatre. Earlier in 2016, the musical which satirizes the political situation of Nigeria sold out with over 10,000 viewers in 12 shows in Lagos. Riding on the wave of... Read More

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July 29, 2016

#Yabacon: Co-creation Hub and the growth of Yaba tech-cluster (WATCH)

Tunji Eleso, Managing Partner, Growth Capital by Cc-Hub, speaks to YNaija on the growth of Yaba technology cluster and the role played by Co-Creation Hub in spawning the cluster. Speaking on the advantage Yaba has as the center of innovation in Lagos, Tunji said the area has a great deal of advantage because of its access... Read More

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July 26, 2016

D’banj, Wande Coal, more to perform at One Lagos Brand Launch (WATCH)

Thousands of Lagosians are expected to make their way to the Bar Beach Victoria Island, Lagos to celebrate the One Lagos brand launch. The event, which is to hold between 27-29 July 2016 is an initiative by the Lagos State Government to drive the economy of Lagos using tourism, hospitality, entertainment and sports. Musical performances from... Read More

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July 26, 2016

BREAKING: Police, soldiers exchange gunshots with militants in Lagos

Policemen are presently in a gun battle with militants in Igando, a suburb of Lagos. It was gathered that the militants stormed the area around 4am, looting shops and shooting into the air. According to Punch, the ongoing shootout has left three policemen injured. PUNCH reports that residents of Igando, especially those around Ikejobi Avenue,... Read More

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July 24, 2016

#Yabacon: From sleepy town to tech cluster in 8 photos

Arguably, Yaba is the largest technology cluster in Africa. Its growth has been organic and fuel by citizen led activities. Yaba is ideal for a tech cluster. Geographically, it is located between the Lagos Mainland and the Island. The area is also close to most of the business districts in Lagos state. Yaba is also... Read More

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July 24, 2016

#Yabacon: How citizens and innovators have transformed Yaba

Yaba is a typical Lagos town; noisy, busy, over-populated and a complete paradox – with neatly set modern buildings standing next to old rundown ones, neck to neck. But Yaba is distinctively different from other Lagos towns. It is home to a growing number of technology companies and startups that are attracting millions of dollars from local... Read More

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July 22, 2016

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 stops from the National Stadium area have been constricted by the fallen truck. Efforts are being made however, to tow the truck away from the... Read More

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July 22, 2016

How mother saved daughter from kidnapper in Lagos

The story of how a desperate mother got her kidnapped daughter back in Abule Egba, Lagos is a fine example of the saying ‘a problem shared is half solved.’ The mother of a 2-year-old girl had been confounded after a suspected kidnapper snatched her daughter from her and tried to escape on his motorcycle. The... Read More

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July 20, 2016

Opinion: How to put an end to the menace of hawking in Lagos

by Usman Alabi There is no denying the fact that the city of Lagos has for so long been menaced by the phenomenon of hawking in various shades and manifestations. Virtually every nook and cranny of the city has been desecrated by hawkers who parade and showcase their goods in various forms and styles, and... Read More

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July 17, 2016

The Thread: Asiwaju vs Dino in the Wild Wild West

Following Dino Melaye’s ‘demystification’ of the national leader of the All Progressive Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, by showing up on Bourdillon, walking up and down and posting picture of himself doing it, @TexTheLaw imagined what might have happened if Asiwaju came out to confront Dino. Check out this awesome thread: Tinubu shoulda shown up like... Read More

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July 16, 2016

EFCC quizzes Obanikoro’s wife, daughter for hours

The daughter of Musiliu Obanikoro, the former Minister of state for Defence, Shalewa Obanikoro, was on Friday allegedly quizzed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an N800 million transaction she made. According to The Punch, EFCC investigators said that Shalewa was questioned alongside her mother, Moroophat, for several hours at the EFCC... Read More

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July 15, 2016

Macwrites Spelling Bee Challenge announces change in 2016 championship schedule

The organising and administrating council of The Macwrites Spelling Bee Challenge have announced a readjustment to the 2016 championship schedule. The maiden state-wide edition of The Spelling Bee Challenge for students aged 8-15, in schools across the 12 states of administration of the championship, commenced with enrolment and registration of schools in May and runs... Read More

Man, mistress land in jail for refusing to wear condom for sex

As hilarious as an altercation between two people because of one party’s refusal to wear a condom for sex might appear, it has landed Emem Asuquo and Olugbenga Yakubu in prison as a Tinubu Magistrate’s Court sitting in Lagos Island ordered their remand for alleged public disturbance. The duo were arraigned on Wednesday on four... Read More

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July 15, 2016

DSS arrests Obanikoro’s wife

The Department of State Service (DSS), on Thursday, arrested the wife of former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, Vanguard reports. According to the report, Obanikoro’s wife had sneaked into the country to clear some evidence that linked her husband and two sons to the N4.7 billion that was allegedly collected and laundered through... Read More

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July 14, 2016

‘If Tinubu hadn’t called me a dog, I wouldn’t have responded’ – Melaye

Following allegations that Senator Dino Melaye had threatened to beat up and impregnate Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the wife of the national leader of the All Progressive Congress, Bola Tinubu, Melaye has come out to clear the air on what actually happened. Speaking at a press conference, Melaye, who represent Kogi west senatorial district, first attack... Read More

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July 14, 2016

Court stops increase in electricity tariff, orders reversal

In what a large part of the Nigerian populace would consider as cause for jubilation, a Federal High Court in Lagos has ruled that the increase in tariff by the National Electricity Regulation Commission (NERC) is illegal and forthwith ordered a reversal to the status quo. A lawyer and rights activist, Toluwani Adebiyi, had filed... Read More

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Mainland 1 vs 0 Island | Our top 10 tweets on Mark Zuckerberg’s visit to Nigeria (READ)

Opinion: Communal parenting

Lagos is NOT one of the worst cities to live in… let’s prove it to you

Lagos is finally fed up with ‘Omo onile’ – 6 reasons this is good for you

MTV MAMAs is back, and it’s (expectedly) not coming to Nigeria

Opinion: Why is the North so afraid of restructuring?

Opinion: Who are you to your partner?

8 Nigerian movies will be showing at Toronto – 5 takeaways from this historic feat

Unlike many, Jimi Agbaje believes PDP will stay ‘alive’, get ‘stronger’

Opinion: Now I understand ‘Change’

Morning Devotion: Has the end finally come for ‘omo onile’ in Lagos?

Seeing through the hawkers’ eyes – a documentary on Lagos hawkers (WATCH)

‘Fayose and Mimiko are far better than Ambode’ – PDP

The all too messy Apapa roads in 13 pictures

How ‘Wakaa! The Musical’ made history in London

#Yabacon: Co-creation Hub and the growth of Yaba tech-cluster (WATCH)

D’banj, Wande Coal, more to perform at One Lagos Brand Launch (WATCH)

BREAKING: Police, soldiers exchange gunshots with militants in Lagos

#Yabacon: From sleepy town to tech cluster in 8 photos

#Yabacon: How citizens and innovators have transformed Yaba

Fallen trailer causes massive gridlock in Lagos (PHOTOS)

How mother saved daughter from kidnapper in Lagos

Opinion: How to put an end to the menace of hawking in Lagos

The Thread: Asiwaju vs Dino in the Wild Wild West

EFCC quizzes Obanikoro’s wife, daughter for hours

Macwrites Spelling Bee Challenge announces change in 2016 championship schedule

Man, mistress land in jail for refusing to wear condom for sex

DSS arrests Obanikoro’s wife

‘If Tinubu hadn’t called me a dog, I wouldn’t have responded’ – Melaye

Court stops increase in electricity tariff, orders reversal

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