Ambode lost the battle to keep Lagos clean and now he is losing the battle to keep our road traffic free

This is not the best of time for Lagos Governor Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode. The famed “itesiwaju eko” man is definitely stuck at the moment. The first challenge that confronted him after his inauguration was the growing heaps of dirt that littered most parts of the state. This was propelled by the poorly implemented Cleaner Lagos... Read More

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ambode, lagos, traffic

July 1, 2018

The Late 5: Lagos govt. bans fuel tankers from non-trailer routes, 32 Boko Haram terrorists surrender to troops in Borno and other stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Lagos Government has announced a restriction of the movement of fuel tankers to designated trailer route in the state. In an announcement made by the Commissioner for Transportation, Ladi Lawanson in Alausa ,“as an immediate response to the latest incident, the Lagos State Government hereby... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

AMCON, katsina, lagos, Muhammadu Buhari, Nigerian Army

June 28, 2018

Tanker explodes in Lagos, 50 vehicles reportedly burnt

An explosion has occured along the Otedola Bridge axis of Berger in Lagos after a petrol-laden tanker exploded with the blaze reportedly engulfing about 50 other vehicles. Eyewitnesses report that the tanker was heading inwards Lagos towards Alausa when the crash occurred, causing panic and fear. Official reports from the Traffic management authorities in Lagos says... Read More

The News Blog

lagos, Otedola bridge, Tanker explosion

June 13, 2018

The Big 5: Soyinka urges Buhari to stop admiring Abacha, Buhari holds closed-door meeting with APC Governors and other stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Nobel laureate and activist during the June 12,1993 struggle, Professor Wole Soyinka has called on President Buhari to stop showing loyalty to “Abiola’s tormentor.” Soyinka who made the request during the Special National Honours Investiture held at the Presidential Villa on Tuesday, commended the President for apologising... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

APC, Chief MKO Abiola, june 12, Kola Ologbondiyan, lagos, Muhammadu Buhari, PDP, Wole Soyinka

June 11, 2018

The Big 5: Wike accuses FG of plot to frame him, Police Officers dismissed over use of tear gas and other stories

These are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike, said he has uncovered a plot by the Federal Government to frame him up for gunrunning using a Lebanese businessman. The governor revealed this on Sunday during a thanksgiving service at the St. Thomas Anglican Church, Diobu, Port Harcourt, in honour... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

adamawa, Chris Ngige, Defence Headquarters, Ilo, lagos, Mubi, nlc, Nyesom Wike

June 9, 2018

The Late 5: Buhari leaves for Morocco on Sunday, Lagos, Ogun and Osun declares public holiday on June 12 and other stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari will on Sunday, embark a two-day working visit to the Kingdom of Morocco. Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, in a statement in Abuja on Saturday, said the visit was at the invitation of King Mohammed VI of Morocco,... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

june 12, lagos, Muhammadu Buhari, Ogun, Osun

June 7, 2018

Opening up a growing Mega-city: Why Lagos needs Open Contracting

(in partnership with Patrick Enaholo) Grey clouds had begun to gather over the Lagos business district Alausa as Nahimah alighted the black-striped yellow bus that had transported her from Opeloru Estate in Ikorodu. Attentive to the unpredictable traffic on Mobolaji Johnson Avenue, she carefully crossed the road. Her destination, the recently constructed Ndubuisi Kanu Park,... Read More

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Jouranlism, lagos, Open contracting

June 4, 2018

The Late 5: 210 inmates escape from Minna Prison, Police make U-turn on Saraki invitation and other stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: 210 inmates on Sunday night escaped from the Minna Maximum Prisons, Tunga area of Minna Metropolis in Niger. Spokesperson of the Prison Service in Niger, Rabiu Shuaibu who confirmed the attack said the incident was carried out after armed criminals attacked the prison and gained access following an exchange... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

APC, Bukola Saraki, Ishaq Ooyede, lagos, Minna Prison, Muhammadu Buhari, national assembly, Nigeria police, NSCIA, Udo Udoma

May 30, 2018

Governor Ambode is a Chartered Accountant but frivolous with Lagos funds

The letters (attached below) were written in April and May this year. Its contents which were leaked online a few days ago has divided social media commentators across political lines. On the 14th of April, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode sent a “letter of commendation and support for club projects and activities” to Mr. Laoye Ade, the... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

ambode, lagos, Polo

May 12, 2018

Kelechi Udegbe visits Makoko community in second episode of documentary series, #KelechisQuest

Kelechi Udegbe continues his search for affordable accommodation in Lagos as he explores the Makoko slum community. Actor, Kelechi Udegbe is not near done in his search for affordable accommodation in the city of Lagos, and in this new episode of the documentary series, Kelechi’s Quest, he explores the slum community, Makoko. Located on the coast of mainland... Read More

The Media Blog

Kelechi Udegbe, lagos, Makoko

May 10, 2018

Almajiris will soon overrun Lagos if no action is taken

The Almajiri system that has contributed to the highest rate of out of school children in Northern Nigeria is gradually making its way down South and along with it has brought a myriad of problems. While waiting for drinks at a restaurant in Ikeja City Mall with a friend, we noticed a young lady sitting... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

Almajiri, beggars, lagos, The Injustice Blog

April 18, 2018

Housing Challenge: understand the process of buying property in Lagos State

Nigerians abroad and those living in the country have been scammed several times trying to purchase a property. This can be traced to either they don’t understand the process involved in acquiring a property or chose not to carry out due diligence. As a property professional, I have seen people fall prey to scam and... Read More

Opinion

lagos, opinion, property, real estate

April 3, 2018

Martin Luther King, Lagos Visit and a government of misplaced priorities

On Tuesday, 27 March 2018, the media was flooded with pictures from the Presidency showing President Muhammadu Buhari receiving a delegation that was described as a contingent of the Martin Luther King family. The contingent was in the country to present what was tagged the First Black History Month National Black excellence and exceptional African... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

Buhari, lagos, Luther King

March 29, 2018

[In case you’re wondering] This is how much Ambode’s Lagos might lose as President Buhari visits

As reported earlier, President Muhammadu Buhari will be in Lagos on a two-day official visit starting today, Thursday, March 29 through Friday, March 30. To make sure the President does not see or understand the suffering in the state, the Lagos State Government shut down some routes, and many businesses including banks, shops, and markets were shut in... Read More

Thinking Through

Akinwunmi Ambode, lagos, President Muhammadu Buhari, Presidential visit

March 24, 2018

The Lagos state Government has not shown enough concern to residents of Olusosun

Last week, the entire Lagos was held to a standstill. Lagosians were unable to move from the mainland to the island and vice versa. The reason for this was a cloud of black soot emanating from the Lagos state designated Olusosun dump site at Ojota. With no prior explanation and no attempts to kill the... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

ambode, lagos, Olusosun

February 28, 2018

Opinion: If we want an even better Lagos, then we have to become more ecofriendly

Lagos has a population of 20 million people, and it is one of the ten most populous cities in the world. This makes it a natural hub for commerce, technology and innovation. But just like the ten most populous cities like Shanghai, Delhi and Mexico City, Lagos also has a problem with waste. Since all... Read More

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Kansi Udochukwu, lagos, opinion

February 5, 2018

[The Injustice Blog] LASG has increased the Lekki toll rates with no concern for its residents

Just when you think the Lagos state government is finally going to care about its citizens or even make decisions with some level of concern for each individual within its shores, it implements a new policy or action whose only purpose seems to punish Lagosians for being peaceful, law abiding citizens who will not mutiny... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

lagos, Lekki-Epe Expressway, toll fee

January 22, 2018

The Big 5: Long fuel queues return, Herdsmen attack in Adamawa, and other top stories

These are the top five stories from Nigeria, that you should be monitoring today. After the holiday, long queues of Nigerians waiting to buy fuel has return to filling stations in Lagos. Many of the stations in Lagos and Ogun states were shut on Sunday, while some of the ones that dispensed the product sold... Read More

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adamawa, Fuel, fuel queues, herdsmen, lagos, The Big 5

December 27, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 27th of December

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: Atiku denies having a ‘cold relationship’ with PDP governors, Secondus We don’t need a President who forgets things easily | PDP asks Buhari to resign We can’t continue to leave Lagos in this dirty state | Judge frowns at the filth in the state

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atiku abubakar, dirt, lagos, Muhammadu Buhari, PDP, YNaija Cover

December 27, 2017

We can’t continue to leave Lagos in this dirty state | Judge frowns at the filth in the state

Justice Taofiquat Oyekan-Abdullahi, of a Lagos High Court, has directed the State Ministry of Environment and the Incorporated Trustees of the Waste Managers Association of Nigeria, Lagos Chapter to speed up the settlement agreement between parties over the attempt by government to exclude the Private Sector Participation (PSP) Waste Operators from domestic waste collection and... Read More

The News Blog

lagos, waste management

December 18, 2017

Thiery Henry crowned ‘Igwe of football’ in Lagos (PHOTOS)

Football legend, Thiery Henry was on Sunday crowned the ‘Igwe of football’ at an event in Victoria Island, Lagos. Henry arrived Nigeria for the ‘Watch a Match with Thierry Henry’ event. He was dressed in the traditional Igbo attire, with the chieftaincy cap. See photos below:

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football, Igwe, lagos, Thiery Henry, vrowned

November 23, 2017

Lights, Camera No Dialogue: a Hotel Called Memory Premieres In Lagos

Tons of movie lovers gathered at C, Lagos on Sunday 19th November 2017 where Temple productions treated our curious and expectant minds to a new African cinema experience. Produced by veteran actress Ego Boyo and directed by seasoned director Akin Omotosho, A HOTEL CALLED MEMORY is a different kind of film. No two person leave... Read More

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November 19, 2017

Lagos conductors to start wearing uniforms from January 1

The Bus Conductors Association of Nigeria (BCAN) has said its members in Lagos will start wearing uniforms from January 1, 2018. National President of the association, Isreal Adeshola disclosed this in Lagos on Sunday. He said the step was to ensure security, stating that the association has started training its members in the state. “The association has been... Read More

The News Blog

conductors, January, lagos, uniforms, wearing

November 4, 2017

Lagos govt orders LCC to halt proposed toll gate tariff hike

The Lagos State Government has directed Lekki Concession Company (LCC) to halt the proposed tariff hike on Lekki-Epe Expressway and Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge. The Lagos Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Steve Ayorinde, disclosed this in a Facebook statement posted late Friday. LCC had announced an increase in the toll tariff which it said would take effect from Wednesday, November... Read More

The News Blog

government, halt, hike, lagos, proposed, tariff, toll gate

November 3, 2017

Nine escape death as multiple accidents occur in Lagos

Nine persons have been rescued after multiple accidents occurred on Friday at Palm Grove Bus Stop along Ikorodu road. According to the General Manager LASEMA Mr Adesina Tiamiyu, a Nissan Xterra with registration number XKY 453 EX (Lagos), a Honda CRV with registration number LSR. 748 DG (Lagos) and a Honda City car with registration... Read More

The News Blog

'Escape', death, lagos, multiple accidents

November 1, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] Lest Lagos falls into an avoidable health crisis

The Governor of Lagos, Akinwunmi Ambode government has invested a lot of funds into infrastructural development in the twenty local government and the thirty-seven local council development Authority in Lagos and, has received kudos from many. However, his achievements may soon be clouded by an impending health crisis that is gathering storm in the state... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

Akinwunmi Ambode, health crisis, lagos

October 28, 2017

Nigerian Army arrest 399 suspects during “Operation Crocodile Smile 2”

The Nigerian Army on Saturday said about 399 suspects were arrested for various offences during the exercise – “Crocodile Smile 2” in Lagos and Ogun. The 35 Artillery Brigade Commander, Brig.-Gen. Bassey Adonkie, disclosed this while giving an appraisal of the exercise during the closing ceremony of the Crocodile Smile 2 at 192 Battalion, Ajilete,... Read More

The News Blog

armed robbers, kidnappers, lagos, Nigerian Army, Ogun, Operation Crocodile Smile 2

October 25, 2017

Opinion: Danfo is a culture

by Onochie Esiobu Yellow and black, such a unique colour combination. Danfo buses, such a blessing and a curse. The users use but pray to God for the day they will be liberated, the non-users, on the other hand, pray for the day the buses would leave the roads and give them peace of mind.... Read More

Opinion

danfo, lagos, opinion

October 25, 2017

“I was certain I didn’t blink” | Nigerian lady narrates how she was scammed of $4000

When Ada (not real name) set out for her bank transactions on that fateful Friday, October 13, she was oblivious of the incident waiting to happen. After withdrawing $4000 from a commercial bank in Marina, Lagos, the accountant was approaching her car when a random northerner dressed in his traditional wear, posing as a bureau... Read More

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‘Lady’, 4000, Ada, bureau de change, lagos, marina, scammed

October 24, 2017

“33” Export brings back exciting Friendship Party to Ibadan and Lagos

The “33” Export Friendship Party returned to the South west last weekend as friends and consumers of the brand were treated to a fun-filled experience. Known for its code and values of friendship, the “33” Export train, made a stop in Ibadan, Oyo, and Ikotun, Lagos, on the 20th and 22nd of October, 2017 respectively... Read More

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33 Export, Friendship Party, Ibadan, lagos

Ambode lost the battle to keep Lagos clean and now he is losing the battle to keep our road traffic free

The Late 5: Lagos govt. bans fuel tankers from non-trailer routes, 32 Boko Haram terrorists surrender to troops in Borno and other stories

Tanker explodes in Lagos, 50 vehicles reportedly burnt

The Big 5: Soyinka urges Buhari to stop admiring Abacha, Buhari holds closed-door meeting with APC Governors and other stories

The Big 5: Wike accuses FG of plot to frame him, Police Officers dismissed over use of tear gas and other stories

The Late 5: Buhari leaves for Morocco on Sunday, Lagos, Ogun and Osun declares public holiday on June 12 and other stories

Opening up a growing Mega-city: Why Lagos needs Open Contracting

The Late 5: 210 inmates escape from Minna Prison, Police make U-turn on Saraki invitation and other stories

Governor Ambode is a Chartered Accountant but frivolous with Lagos funds

Kelechi Udegbe visits Makoko community in second episode of documentary series, #KelechisQuest

Almajiris will soon overrun Lagos if no action is taken

Housing Challenge: understand the process of buying property in Lagos State

Martin Luther King, Lagos Visit and a government of misplaced priorities

[In case you’re wondering] This is how much Ambode’s Lagos might lose as President Buhari visits

The Lagos state Government has not shown enough concern to residents of Olusosun

Opinion: If we want an even better Lagos, then we have to become more ecofriendly

[The Injustice Blog] LASG has increased the Lekki toll rates with no concern for its residents

The Big 5: Long fuel queues return, Herdsmen attack in Adamawa, and other top stories

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 27th of December

We can’t continue to leave Lagos in this dirty state | Judge frowns at the filth in the state

Thiery Henry crowned ‘Igwe of football’ in Lagos (PHOTOS)

Lights, Camera No Dialogue: a Hotel Called Memory Premieres In Lagos

Lagos conductors to start wearing uniforms from January 1

Lagos govt orders LCC to halt proposed toll gate tariff hike

Nine escape death as multiple accidents occur in Lagos

[The Injustice Blog] Lest Lagos falls into an avoidable health crisis

Nigerian Army arrest 399 suspects during “Operation Crocodile Smile 2”

Opinion: Danfo is a culture

“I was certain I didn’t blink” | Nigerian lady narrates how she was scammed of $4000

“33” Export brings back exciting Friendship Party to Ibadan and Lagos

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