lagos

October 9, 2015

There’s a real chance of Lagos being flooded

Lagos residents have been warned by the state government to prepare for flooding, as a result of heavy rainfall, as from October 2015. Permanent Secretary, Ministry for the Environment, Oluwatoyin Onisarotu, said on Thursday that a report of the Nigerian Metrological Agency, predicted heavy rainfall in Lagos State. “I advise that people should not panic whenever it... Read More

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October 8, 2015

Osinbajo apologizes to Lagosians

Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo and former South African President, Thabo Mbeki, paid a visit to Lagos state on Wednesday. Osinbajo and Mbeki were in the state for an event at Oriental Hotel, in Victoria Island. The visit of the two leaders, caused traffic gridlock on Victoria Island, which spilled over to other Lagos’ roads.... Read More

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September 30, 2015

Why Ambode’s commissioners won’t be screened before October 13

Governor of Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode will not be swearing in members of his cabinet anytime soon as the Lagos state House of Assembly adjourned sitting till October 13 without screening the nominees. Ambode had last Monday sent his list of commissioners to the House for screening. But on the floor of the Assembly on Tuesday,... Read More

Akinwunmi Ambode, House of Assembly, lagos, Ministerial list

September 24, 2015

NSA warns of possible Boko Haram attack in Lagos

A security alert has been issued from the office of the National Security Adviser, on the possibility of Boko Haram attack on Lagos seaports. The alert became necessary after the United States Embassy, raised some concerns about the security situation at the nation’s seaports. Assistant Comptroller General of Customs in charge of Enforcement and Intelligence, Dan Ugo, signed the... Read More

Attack, boko haram, lagos, NSA, security alert

September 22, 2015

Unbearable traffic gridlock as trucks take over Lagos roads (PHOTOS)

Lagosians have become very familiar with traffic gridlocks, but in the past few days, the traffic experienced is a different kettle of fish. Tankers and trailers have taken over major roads and bridges from Ojuelegba down to the Island. Imagine waking up as early as 4:00 am in the morning to beat the regular early morning... Read More

gridlock, lagos, traffic, trailers, trucks

September 22, 2015

Why Lagos is plagued by traffic? An explainer by Cheta Nwanze

Our biggest problem in this country is that we are a pathologically dishonest people. Today, my timeline is littered with tweets from suffering Lagosians who have spent an average of 3 hours in traffic. Yet, the solution to the problem is glaring, and not many, certainly not those with the power to, are attempting to... Read More

lagos, nigeria, Ports, traffic, traffic problem

September 21, 2015

Ambode simply can’t win with Nigerian Twitter

After Lagosians spent over three hours stuck in traffic on Monday morning, who else to blame but Governor Akinwumi Ambode. The widespread traffic jam was caused by the presence of heavy duty trailers- on several major roads within the metropolis. Naturally, Nigerians never miss a chance to criticise the system, and Ambode just happened to suffer... Read More

ambode, lagos, traffic, trailers, twitter.

September 21, 2015

Wrongful overtaking in Lagos will cost you N100K | Here are 82 new LASTMA rules

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, has released a fresh set of rules for road users in Lagos. The new regulations heralds LASTMA’s new system of booking traffic offenders, instead of impounding vehicles, as is their usual practice. Moving forward, LASTMA will issue tickets to traffic offenders and allow them to go away with their vehicles, but asked to pay... Read More

Adetunji Afolayan, lagos, Lastma, road, rules

September 20, 2015

Lagos Ministry building gutted by fire yesterday

The Lagos state Ministry of Commerce and Industry, at the state secretariat in Alausa, Ikeja, was gutted by fire on Saturday, September 19. The fire, which destroyed a section of the third floor of the ministry building, occurred around 1pm. It was revealed by a top government official, that at least four offices were destroyed by the inferno. The official was quoted to... Read More

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September 15, 2015

‘Boy go slow’ is waiting for Tinubu to help him appoint commissioners – PDP

The Lagos state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has described Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, as ‘boy go slow’. PDP says the governor’s pace of governance is slow and uninspiring. The party said Ambode is not ready for governance, as he appears to be waiting for APC leader, Bola Tinubu, to help him appoint ministers. Publicity Secretary... Read More

Akinwunmi Ambode, APC, bola tinubu, Commissioners, lagos, PDP

September 13, 2015

4 things you probably never knew about 2face Idibia

Legendary artiste, 2face Idibia, recently had a sit-down with NET. During the interview, he revealed a couple of things most people probably never knew about him before. Precisely, he revealed 4 things: (I) 2face first came to Lagos 23 years ago “The 1st time I ever came to Lagos was in 1992, I actually came... Read More

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September 13, 2015

5 controversies Joseph Mbu, ‘Lion of the Police Force’, will be remembered for

If there’s one thing synonymous with Assistant Inspector General of Police, Joseph Mbu- it is controversy. The man has engineered and walked into his fair share of controversies, which he seemed to thrive on, until the past few months. As it stands, Mbu is presently the Commandant of Police College, in Jos, where his silence... Read More

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September 9, 2015

After yesterday’s bashing, Ambode gets a defender

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Kamal Ayinde Bayewu, has defended Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, saying he has achieved a lot in 100 days in office. This is coming after Nigerians on Twitter bashed Ambode and dragged his name through the mud. During an interview, Bayewu said Ambode’s 100 days in office has been eventful... Read More

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September 8, 2015

Lagos has the 3rd most millionaires in Africa

A recently released report by AfrAsia Bank and New World Wealth has named Lagos as the city with the third most millionaires in Africa What city is #1? Well, that’s Johannesburg. Via BBC: Johannesburg alone, known as the “city of gold”, is home to 23,400 millionaires. South Africa has 30% of the total. Egypt’s Cairo... Read More

Abuja, africa, lagos, Millionaires, Port Harcourt

September 7, 2015

A Lagos court will make N300,000 from 30 prostitutes today

If you were given the options- Pay N10, 000 or spend 6 weeks in jail, what would you do? To be honest, it’s a no-brainer, except if you are completely cash-strapped and no one likes you enough to help you out. But then, sex workers who earn between 10-20k any given night, would be able to... Read More

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September 7, 2015

Lagos councillors are richer than Buhari – APC chieftain

We’ve been made to believe that President Muhammadu Buhari, despite having N30m in the bank, is not as rich as some local government councillors in Lagos state. A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Ondo State, Pastor Bankole Oluwajana, made this claim, in reaction to the assets declared by the President. Oluwajana, made the bold... Read More

APC chieftain, councillors, lagos, president buhari

September 5, 2015

Olu of Warri reportedly dies

The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse II, the ruler of the Itsekiri people, is reportedly dead. Daily Times reports that the monarch died in Lagos on Friday night of an undisclosed ailment. The cause of his death and veracity of the information, is yet to be ascertained. The Olu of Warri has been on the throne since... Read More

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September 5, 2015

Lagos: The city and its woes

Looking over Eko bridge with my half-shut eyes on my way to work on a Monday morning and seeing the crystals of red lights of the cars queued up in the traffic ahead and thinking to myself; new week new woes. Lagos can be a bustle, Stratified into classes and amalgamated into communities. To put... Read More

September 4, 2015

A disgruntled PDP heads to Supreme court to contest Agbaje’s loss

The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is evidently unsatisfied with the dismissal of its suit against Governor Akinwunmi Ambode by the Court of Appeal. The party has vowed to head for the Supreme Court following the dismissal of its suit by the Court of Appeal in Lagos, in a quest to upturn... Read More

jimi agbaje, lagos, PDP, supreme court

August 28, 2015

Man stabs lover to death during argument

Edeth Favour was stabbed to death by her lover during an altercation in Ogun state. The mother of one had an argument with her lover in her apartment, in the early hours of Tuesday. Sadly, they didn’t reach an agreeable conclusion, leading the lover to stab her in the stomach and flee. His whereabouts are still... Read More

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August 27, 2015

Deeper Life church says Lagos needs urgent divine intervention

The Deeper Christian Life Ministry claims Lagos State is under siege and needs urgent divine intervention. The church said the high rate of robbery, cultism, drug abuse and corruption, among other ills, could have totally destroyed the state, but for God’s grace. This was stated this on Wednesday at Gbagada, Lagos. Consequently, the church has announced... Read More

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The assignment of ministerial portfolios is dependent on official confirmation by the senate | YNaija.com

August 27, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Lamorde probe divides senate, Lawmakers accept salary cut, Inspector of police kills self, More Stories

Inspector of police kills self in Lagos. YNaija Lamorde probe opens division in senate. This Day Lawmakers finally accept salary cut. YNaija Oshiomhole says NLC has failed in its primary purpose. This Day FG begins probe of arms deal. YNaija UK pledges to assist Buhari in fight against corruption. This Day Tinubu finally reacts, says... Read More

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August 21, 2015

100 job seekers march to Ambode’s doorstep (PHOTOS)

100 job seekers within the Lagos metropolis, embarked on a peace match on Thursday, August 20. The unemployed graduates marched in protest of their lack of gainful or any form of employment. The job seekers took their protest to the front-door of the Lagos state government, at the Government House, in Ikeja. See photos below... Read More

Government House, ikeja, job seekers, lagos, Peace match

August 12, 2015

Videos from scene of the Lagos lagoon helicopter crash (WATCH)

A helicopter crashed into the lagoon beneath the third mainland bridge a few hours ago and three persons were initially pulled out of the wreckage while one more body was pulled out a couple of minutes later. The Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Ranti Adebule, has arrived at the site of the crash but said... Read More

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August 12, 2015

[UPDATE] This is the casualty rate of the Lagos Lagoon helicopter crash

An helicopter crashed into the Lagos lagoon a few hours ago. The chopper, which crashed into the Oworonsoki end of the lagoon, was reported to have 12 people on board. The helicopter was said to be coming from Port Harcourt and heading to Lagos Island. Out of the 12 passengers, three were confirmed dead while four... Read More

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Filed photo: Soldiers with Boko Haram suspects | YNaija.com

August 11, 2015

‘A good number of Boko Haram insurgents were arrested in Lagos’ – General Dibi

Outgoing General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81Division Nigerian Army, Major Gen. Tamunomiebi Dibi, has revealed that many Boko Haram insurgents were arrested in Lagos during his tenure. Major General Dibi was quoted to have said this on Sunday, August 9, during his handing over ceremony to the the new GOC Major General Isidore Henry Edet. He said: “You are all... Read More

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August 10, 2015

The Ambode Tsunami, FDI drive and the Opportunities Ahead

by Onyeka ‘Kerous’ Ibeanusi Since the swearing in of President Buhari, the Nigerian government is taking all available means to cut down the high cost of governance and blocking wastages. In the same vein, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos state has launched a vigorous overhauling and restructuring campaign in the states’ civil service and agencies with... Read More

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Ghastly Lagos-Ibadan expressway accident claims no lives (PHOTO)

Heavy vehicle accidents often happen on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. This particular one, which probably happened during the night, involved a trailer carrying fruits and another trailer. No life was lost, however. See photos from the incident below.

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Dismissed soldier jailed for burglary, blames Army

Dismissed Army officer, Awolu Ado, who was recently arrested for burglary, stealing and impersonation, has been sentenced to two and half years imprisonment without an option of fine in Lagos. The 35 year-old, who was arrested and charged before an Isolo Magistrates’ court where he pleaded guilty to the charge, blamed the army as he confessed... Read More

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“Young people are drifting into aimlessness” | Kola Oyeyemi ignites a reading generation

A little drop of goodness in an ocean of nonchalance is perhaps the best way to describe the deeds of Kola Oyeyemi, General Manager; Consumer Marketing at MTN,- as he marches onward on his laudable venture of bringing young Africans back to the book. Pastor Oyeyemi, who authored the first ‘marketing book’ by an African,... Read More

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