9,660 Lagos residents tested HIV positive within one year – Lagos health commissioner

by Isi Esene The Lagos government on Tuesday disclosed that 9,660 people living in the state tested positive to HIV in the last one year. The commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the activities of his ministry to commemorate the sixth year of Governor Babatunde Fashola’s administration. He said his... Read More

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May 1, 2013

Ewww! 35-year-old Ghanaian urinates before magistrate in Lagos over N550,000 theft charge

by Isi Esene Mohammed Daniel, 35, a Ghanaian who was accused of conspiracy and stealing could not control his bladder in court as he spilled its contents right before the judge on Monday. Daniel whose residence address is unknown, was charged with theft of motorcycle spare parts. The accused promptly pleaded guilty to the charges... Read More

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April 30, 2013

Our boat is gone, gone, gone: The Afikuyomi white elephant at Marina has now disappeared

by Isi Esene The Sunborn Yacht Hotel proudly christened the ‘first African luxury hotel on water’ has somehow disappeared from the Lagos Marina where it has moored on the water for over four years. The N4.5bn luxury yacht with 102 elegantly furnished suites has continued to attract criticism over its ownership leading to its abandonment on... Read More

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April 30, 2013

N4.5 billion just sailed away from Lagos – and more, in today’s news roundup with Cheta Nwanze

by Cheta Nwanze “Poor man wey tiff maggi omo dem go show im face for crime fighter. Rich man wey tiff money omo we no dey see dem face for crime fighter. Rich man go dey hala prayer, modupe, poor man godey shout, anwulam ee!” – African China in Mr President. Back when the Brits... Read More

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April 30, 2013

He’s back: D’banj shoots ‘Don’t tell me nonsense’ video in Lagos (PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene D’banj is already working on the video for his new hit single, ‘Don’t tell me Nonsense’ and what better location to shoot than in the heart of Lagos? The Kokomaster reportedly shot a session on Sunday somewhere in Ojo, Lagos. We hear the video is directed by Matt Maxx and also features... Read More

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April 30, 2013

Lagos completes N29 billion Lekki-Ikoyi suspension bridge (PHOTO)

by Isi Esene The Admiralty-Alexander (Lekki-Ikoyi) suspension link bridge has been completed at a cost of N29bn. The bridge which will soon be commissioned by the state governor, Babatunde Fashola is said to be one of its kind in Sub-Saharan Africa. Reports say the bridge will be tolled to recoup the investments undertaken by the government to... Read More

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April 29, 2013

SEE Stephanie Okereke, Uti, Tonye Cole, Darey, others as Martell launches its prestige range in Lagos (PHOTOS)

What: French Cognac House, Martell, launches its prestige range in Lagos. Where: Walter Carrington Crescent, V.I, Lagos. When: April 26, 2013. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa

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April 29, 2013

Salt-N-Pepa arrive Lagos for Diva’s Rock Concert (SNAPSHOT)

by Chi Ibe Iconic hip-hop group, Salt-N-Pepa arrived Lagos yesterday for Diva’s Rock concert. Band mates, Cheryl ‘Salt’ James and Sandra ‘Pepa’ Denton are attending the event organised by Rodizzio Entertainment which will take place May 1 at 10 Degrees Events Centre in Oregun, Ikeja. Missing from the trio was Deidra Roper aka DJ Spinderella. [Photos:... Read More

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April 29, 2013

Opinion: The Nigerian Breweries employment process is so unfair

by Nduka Odo Recently I participated in the recruitment exercises of the Nigeria Breweries. There was no centre in the whole of South East and I had to choose between Abuja, Lagos and Port Harcourt. Unemployment is already so high, glaring at our faces no matter where we turn and that does not deserve my... Read More

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April 27, 2013

We got this: Why FG blocked installation of security cameras in Lagos

by Isi Esene The Lagos Safe City Project initiated by the Lagos State Government which involves the installation of solar-powered closed circuit cameras in strategic locations around the city may have been delayed by the directive of the Federal Government. Reports say the FG directed the state government to discontinue the project explaining that it... Read More

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April 25, 2013

Sad: 14-year-old student buried by the riverside where he drowned in Lagos (GRAPHIC IMAGE)

by Rachel Ogbu The burial of a 14-year-old student took place yesterday by the riverside where he drowned in Lagos. Feyipitan Owonifaari, a JSS II pupil of Ikosi High School, Ketu, Lagos, died in the WayBridge River, Owode-Onirin, Lagos on Tuesday morning, while swimming with his brother, Farouk and a neighbour, Muis Ajisafe, 12,. A... Read More

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April 23, 2013

“The cluelessness of the current government needs no announcement” – Tinubu attacks Jonathan

by Isi Esene The ACN-PDP war of words have always been prosecuted like a cold war with both parties bickering through their media representatives but it appears the ACN have gone for a change of strategy as the National leader of the party, Sen. Bola Ahmed Tinubu has decided to draw first blood. Part of... Read More

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April 23, 2013

#StoriesWeHear: Pastor arraigned for stealing married church member’s underwear

by Isi Esene Tommy Issachar, a 25-year-old pastor was arraigned before a Oshodi Magistrates’ Court on a two-count charge of breach of public peace and stealing. The accused who resides at No 35, Mafoluku St., Mafoluku, Oshodi, Lagos, reportedly committed the offence on April 12. He allegedly stole a female church member’s underwear and N10,000... Read More

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April 22, 2013

Suspect in Bamigbetan’s kidnapping case commits suicide during police raid in Lagos

by Rachel Ogbu One of the suspects who allegedly kidnapped Chairman, Ejigbo Local Council Development Area, Kehinde Bamigbetan, has committed suicide at a hotel along Old Ojo road, Agboju, Lagos. The suspect leaped off the building when the police arrived his hotel room and were about to arrest him. Known as ‘Onye Army’, the suspect... Read More

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April 20, 2013

Kidnapped Lagos Local council boss released after a reported N20 million ransom payment

by Isi Esene Kehinde Bamigbetan, the chairman of Ejigbo Local Council Development Authority (LCDA), who was kidnapped on Monday by unknown men has been released. Bamigbetan was abducted while on his way home after the close of work on Monday as he was about entering his street, Ona Iwa Mimo Street, Ori-Oke, before Egbe Bridge... Read More

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April 20, 2013

Resource control: “Fasehun and I must share pipeline security contract” – OPC Gani Adams

by Isi Esene In this Punch Newspapers interview, the leader of a faction of the Oodua Peoples Congress, a Pan-Yoruba group, speaks on oil pipeline vandalisation, his relationship with OPC founder, Dr. Frederick Fasheun, and his family. Read excerpts of the interview below: Now that kidnapping is taking place in the South-West, which is the... Read More

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April 20, 2013

Opinion: Bola Tinubu and the speech that may be his ‘Barack Obama 2004’ moment

by Mayowa Salami I must start by confessing that I am a sucker for good speeches. The fact that we don’t have many speeches that can be considered good, deep, and propelled by deep thinking and vision in Nigeria is a sad commentary on the conviction of our leaders to inspire citizens. As a U.S Illinois... Read More

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April 19, 2013

Photo of the Day: Revealed, the arsenal behind Asiwaju’s sweeping statements

by Isi Esene We don’t know, for sure, the destination of these cleaning tools but a little bird tells us it might not be unconnected with a certain Party Convention which took place at the Onikan Stadium, Lagos on Thursday. With such a arsenal at his disposal, little wonder a certain Asiwaju made several sweeping... Read More

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April 18, 2013

Lagos stands still – and more, in today’s news roundup with Cheta Nwanze

by Cheta Nwanze The ACN itself, does not have a stellar record when it comes to traffic management in Lagos as the charade that happened during Jagaban’s last birthday bash screams from the rooftops. Please someone tell me that ACN parrot, Lai Mohammed did not threaten the Prez? Snap me out of the nightmare, he... Read More

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April 17, 2013

Mother of 5 remanded in prison for accusing neighbour of a fake rape (PHOTO)

by Isi Esene Eucharia Onuorah has been dragged before an Isolo Magistrate Court for allegedly faking rape. The mother of five was accused of making false claims that Daniel Chile, her neighbour, raped her. Reports say Onuorah, 45, who resides in the Mushin area of Lagos, was accused of making the false allegations after failing... Read More

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April 16, 2013

Kidnappers of Ejigbo LCDA chairman demand $1 million ransom (PICTURED)

by Isi Esene The abductors of Kehinde Bamigbetan, the Chairman of Ejigbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), have reportedly demanded a $1m ransom. Bamigbetan was said to have been kidnapped by four gunmen while he was on his way back home from an event. The victim resides at Ona Iwa Mimo Street, Ori Oke before... Read More

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April 10, 2013

One step closer: Rapper 2shotz holds introduction ceremony today (PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido Rapper, 2Shotz had his introduction ceremony with his sweetheart, Precious Jones, yesterday, April 9, and the court wedding is expected to be held on Friday. The introduction ceremony held in Imo state while the court wedding will be in Lagos.

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April 10, 2013

Flashback: When Margaret Thatcher visted Kano in 1988 (PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido Late Prime Minister of Britain, Margaret Thatcher was in Nigeria in January 8, 1988 visiting Lagos and Kano. Here are some of the photos of her visit to the country which was then under the military regime of Gen. Ibrahim Babangida. Thatcher, popularly known as the Iron Lady, died of a stroke... Read More

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April 9, 2013

EFCC prosecutor withdraws from case against Lagos speaker, Adeyemi Ikuforiji

by Akan Ido A Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) prosecutor, Godwin Obla has withdrawn from the money laundering case against the speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Adeyemi Ikuforiji. Ikuforiji and his personal assistant, Oluyemi were dragged before the Federal High Court for allegedly accepting over N500m from the Assembly without passing... Read More

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April 9, 2013

Opinion: How to defraud a nation and enslave the next generation – The Nigerian example (PHOTOS)

In Bayelsa State, the state of President Goodluck Jonathan, and former governor Diepreye Alamieyeseigha who was convicted and pardoned by the President, the state government planned upgrading of 5 secondary schools to boarding schools, N2B ($12.5M) was budgeted in 2012 and N135M ($850k) in 2010. We paid a visit to Sagbama, Kaiama, Nembe and Ogbia.... Read More

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April 8, 2013

Sad: Ore-Benin accident victims might get mass burial

by Isi Esene The victims of the fatal accident which happened at Ugbogui, along Benin-Lagos road on Friday might be given a mass burial due to the difficulty in identifying their bodies. The bus in which they were travelling was reportedly engulfed in fire after a fuel tanker which was hit by a truck exploded.... Read More

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April 4, 2013

Comedienne Princess set to wed next month in Lagos

by Akan Ido There are reports that comedienne, Princess Damilola Adekoya will soon be getting married to her partner in Lagos. The funny lady is set to exchange marriage vows on May 8 a few days after her Shades of Comedy concert scheduled to take place at the MUSON. According to her, “I’ll say we’ve... Read More

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April 4, 2013

Lekki, VGC, Victoria Island, Akoka, other areas gear up for 4-day power outage

by Isi Esene Many residents of Lekki Phase I, VGC, Maroko, Victoria Island, UPDC Estate, Chevron Estate, NICON Town Estate, Victoria Island and other adjoining areas might have to solely rely on alternative power supply over the weekend as the management of the Power Holding Company, Eko Distribution Area has announced an expected interruption in... Read More

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April 3, 2013

Love is in the air: Celebrity saxophonist, Yemi Sax proposes to girlfriend (LOOK)

by Akan Ido Saxophonist, Yemi Sax yesterday proposed to his girlfriend Sholatayo Durojaiye at the Cold Stone Creamary bar in Lekki, Lagos. The lovebirds who have reportedly been in a long-term relationship, are expected to get married later in the year. See photos below: [Photos: H/T to LIB ]

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9,660 Lagos residents tested HIV positive within one year – Lagos health commissioner

Ewww! 35-year-old Ghanaian urinates before magistrate in Lagos over N550,000 theft charge

Our boat is gone, gone, gone: The Afikuyomi white elephant at Marina has now disappeared

N4.5 billion just sailed away from Lagos – and more, in today’s news roundup with Cheta Nwanze

He’s back: D’banj shoots ‘Don’t tell me nonsense’ video in Lagos (PHOTOS)

Lagos completes N29 billion Lekki-Ikoyi suspension bridge (PHOTO)

SEE Stephanie Okereke, Uti, Tonye Cole, Darey, others as Martell launches its prestige range in Lagos (PHOTOS)

Salt-N-Pepa arrive Lagos for Diva’s Rock Concert (SNAPSHOT)

Opinion: The Nigerian Breweries employment process is so unfair

We got this: Why FG blocked installation of security cameras in Lagos

Sad: 14-year-old student buried by the riverside where he drowned in Lagos (GRAPHIC IMAGE)

“The cluelessness of the current government needs no announcement” – Tinubu attacks Jonathan

#StoriesWeHear: Pastor arraigned for stealing married church member’s underwear

Suspect in Bamigbetan’s kidnapping case commits suicide during police raid in Lagos

Kidnapped Lagos Local council boss released after a reported N20 million ransom payment

Resource control: “Fasehun and I must share pipeline security contract” – OPC Gani Adams

Opinion: Bola Tinubu and the speech that may be his ‘Barack Obama 2004’ moment

Photo of the Day: Revealed, the arsenal behind Asiwaju’s sweeping statements

Lagos stands still – and more, in today’s news roundup with Cheta Nwanze

Mother of 5 remanded in prison for accusing neighbour of a fake rape (PHOTO)

Kidnappers of Ejigbo LCDA chairman demand $1 million ransom (PICTURED)

Young and emerging leaders have dinner with Gov. Fayemi at The Future Awards Symposium (PHOTOS)

One step closer: Rapper 2shotz holds introduction ceremony today (PHOTOS)

Flashback: When Margaret Thatcher visted Kano in 1988 (PHOTOS)

EFCC prosecutor withdraws from case against Lagos speaker, Adeyemi Ikuforiji

Opinion: How to defraud a nation and enslave the next generation – The Nigerian example (PHOTOS)

Sad: Ore-Benin accident victims might get mass burial

Comedienne Princess set to wed next month in Lagos

Lekki, VGC, Victoria Island, Akoka, other areas gear up for 4-day power outage

Love is in the air: Celebrity saxophonist, Yemi Sax proposes to girlfriend (LOOK)

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