Cheta Nwanze: Where they burn books, ultimately they will burn people (Y! FrontPage)

The standards of our universities is such that to get a more rounded educational experience, the average Nigerian student needs to go for a Masters degree in the West in what has essentially become a finishing school system. Where they burn books, ultimately they will burn people. In 1821 a German writer, Heinrich Heine wrote... Read More

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February 24, 2013

Oh, really? “I will say categorically that Lagos is safe” – Lagos commissioner assures over terrorism attacks

by Rachel Ogbu The Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Lateef Ibirogba, and the Commissioner for the Environment, Tunji Bello, on Saturday assured Lagosians that the state was doing everything to guarantee their safety against terrorists. They urged residents to pay no attention to the alleged threats by some groups to terrorise the state. According to... Read More

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February 23, 2013

Dele Momodu: Abuja on my mind

by Dele Momodu Abuja is a complete waste of resources and a terrible return on investments. It is an eloquent testimony to the stupendous decay that has eaten up the very fabric of our existence. Fellow Nigerians, I made my first trip to Abuja in nearly two years yesterday morning. Let me confess that Abuja... Read More

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February 18, 2013

SHOCKING: ‘Prophet’ arrested in Lagos for possessing fresh human parts

by Akan Ido A man, Kunle Olaide has been arrested with a prophet of a white garment church for being in possession of human parts. Olaide was arrested in the Ikotun area of Lagos on Saturday by policemen attached to the Ikotun police division who approached him demanding to know the content of a polythene... Read More

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February 10, 2013

73-year-old white-cap chief assassinated in his palace in Lagos, police arrest 120

A prominent Lagos white cap chief, Kayode Adeshina was on Thursday killed in his home at Onimole Palace, Iga Iduganran Street, Isale Eko on the Island. The chief was killed by gunmen who reportedly gained access into his home around 3am, woke him up from sleep and pointed a gun at him demanding for money.... Read More

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February 7, 2013

“I know I don’t bleach but…” – Don Jazzy posts photo of he and Nollywood actor OC Ukeje back in the day (SNAPSHOT)

by Chi Ibe Mavin Records boss, Michael ‘Don Jazzy’ Collins was definitely reminiscing when he posted this picture of his secondary school days on Instagram. Seated in the chair is actor, O C Ukeje (we never would have put the two together). Don Jazzy who went to Federal Government College Ijanikin, Lagos, captioned the photo... Read More

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February 7, 2013

4 porn magazine sellers arrested in Lagos (PICTURED)

by Akan Ido The Lagos State Taskforce on Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit has begun clampdown on distributors and sellers of pornographic materials across Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. Four distributors of pornographic materials were arrested at Cele Bus Stop on Oshodi-Apapa Expressway on Tuesday by the taskforce after the police raided the area. Those arrested... Read More

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February 7, 2013

45-minutes fast: How Prophet TB Joshua proposed to me – Wife speaks out

by Akan Ido Many stories have been heard about Prophet TB Joshua, the founder of The Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) but rarely does one get to hear from his wife, Evelyn Joshua. The prophet’s wife of 23 years reportedly granted this interview speaking about how her relationship with the prophet started and hoe... Read More

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February 6, 2013

Gbenga Olorunpomi: Lagos and its culture of responsible borrowing (Y! Politico)

by Gbenga Olorunpomi Lagos State is very credit-worthy and has the many projects it is involved with as evidence of proper use. We can’t say the same of the PDP-led federal government. Not for my money, anyway. Trust is such a big thing. It is only sensible that you only put your trust in someone... Read More

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February 6, 2013

Sad, sad: How 40-year-old ‘family friend’ raped and impregnated a 15-year-old

by Isi Esene Apparently all is not well between the family of the 15-year-old and Taju Adejumo after he allegedly confessed to raping and impregnating her. The two families who were once very friendly are now said to be at loggerheads over this incident. The victim, a pupil of Meiran Community Junior Secondary School, is... Read More

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February 4, 2013

PHOTOS: BellaNaija, YNaija, OloriSuperGal, and more at Google’s Bloggers Forum in Lagos

by Isi Esene What: Google Bloggers Forum Where: Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos When: Febraury 1, 2013 Photos by Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade

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February 3, 2013

Gag order on Lagos officials: Fashola’s has too many dirty deals to hide – PDP

by Akan Ido It is no longer news that the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party are opposed to the decision of the Gov. Babatunde Fashola government to restrict government officials from divulging information to the press without official authorisation. This and much more was talked about in this Punch Newspapers interview with... Read More

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February 2, 2013

Shame of a nation: Revolting conditions in police barracks exposed (PHOTOS)

They could best be described as refugee camps in a poor, war-torn country. Welcome to the dwelling places of Nigerian policemen and women called “police barracks.” They are in most cities of the country – decrepit, revolting, steaming. They are not any different from the scandal that is the Police College in Lagos. So, just... Read More

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February 1, 2013

Lagos State Appeals Tribunal upturns Obanikoro’s victory, declares ACN candidate winner

by Akan Ido The decision by the lower election petition tribunal declaring Babajide Obanikoro (PDP) the winner of the 2011 chairmanship election in Obalende/Ikoyi Local Council Development Authority has being upturned by the Lagos State Local Government Election Petitions Appeal Tribunal. Justice Opeyemi Oke who headed the 5-man Appeal Tribunal declared that the Independent National... Read More

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January 31, 2013

Opinion: Fashola’s policy on okada: A signal metaphor

by Poju Akinyanju It appears to me that adequate consideration was not given to the economic and social implications of criminalising and the destruction of okada. The thousands of okada operators demobilised will not all die. They are not likely to leave Lagos. That means they will relocate to other businesses that can immediately provide a living. Given... Read More

babatunde Fashola, lagos, okada

January 31, 2013

Unconscionable: 3 men arrested for gang raping a 13-year-old, impregnating her

by Isi Esene Policemen in Lagos have arrested three men for allegedly raping a a thirteen year old girl. The girl (names withheld) who is a Junior Secondary School student was said to have been invited into an apartment which belonged to one of the suspects at 19, Majaro Street, Mafoluku. The suspect, Emenuwa Achonam,... Read More

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January 30, 2013

2 toddlers ‘disappear without a trace’ from playground in Ketu, 2 suspects in police net

by Rachel Ogbu Two toddlers living in the same compound in Ketu have been missing since Friday January 25, throwing residents at Taike Street, Ketu Lagos into confusion suspecting kidnapping. Toheeb Adedokun and Falilu Tajudeen both three years old were playing in front of the compound when suddenly, they disappeared without a trace, reports claim.... Read More

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January 30, 2013

Reign of terror: Armed robbers return to Lagos-Badagry Road, terrorise commuters

Armed bandits are back at Agric-Volks end of the Mile 2 – Badagry Expressway after about a year of respite for commuters plying that route. The attacks, which Vanguard gathered started about a forthnight ago, usually take place between 8p.m and 10p.m due to heavy traffic caused by several failed portions of the road in... Read More

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January 28, 2013

Disaster averted: 74 passengers escape death as Abuja-bound aircraft develops engine problem

by Akan Ido An Abuja-bound flight belonging to Med View Airline yesterday made an emergency return back to Lagos around 2pm when one of its engines reportedly developed a fault mid-air. According to reports, the pilot heard a loud bang and experienced an immediate loss of thrust in the apparently faulty engine. The plane had... Read More

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January 28, 2013

On offensive: Police arrest 5 suspected armed robbers (including 2 women) in Lagos, recover arms

by Akan Ido Reports indicate that the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) has, in the past four days, arrested five suspected armed robbers recovering vehicles, arms and ammunition from them. Two of the five suspects are women said to be girlfriends of the other suspects. The two women, however, claim ignorance of the other suspect’s criminal... Read More

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January 25, 2013

Tragic: How 7-year-old was kidnapped, strangled and dumped inside septic tank in Lagos

Emotion ran high yesterday, at the Lagos State Police Command, Ikeja, following a startling revelation by a suspected kidnapper of how he snuffed life out of his seven-year-old victim. The victim identified simply as Ayuba, was reportedly playing with his friends at Oke-Kube Street in Ikotun area of Lagos, when the kidnapper, Onyeka Patrick,who lives... Read More

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January 24, 2013

Third Mainland Bridge lights to be ready in April

by Godwin Akanfe An engineer with the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Dimeji Abayomi, has said that the repairs of street lights on Third Mainland Bridge will be completed in April. Speaking earlier today, Abayomi said that the contractors handling the project were currently tracing the faults and clearing them. He said that more lights... Read More

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January 24, 2013

Mali crisis: US, UK, Germany, Canada issue travel warnings on Nigeria

Embassies of the United States, United Kingdom, Germany and Canada on Wednesday issued fresh warnings to their citizens, advising them not to travel to Nigeria. The embassies hinged their warnings on the deployment of troops in northern Mali, fearing attacks on Nigeria by Islamic terrorists with sympathy for the Malian rebels, especially on Thursday (today)... Read More

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January 22, 2013

“My campaign posters are fake, cheap and miscalculated” – Sen. Obanikoro

by Isi Esene Senator Musiliu Obanikoro has denied being behind the campaign posters in certain parts of Lagos presenting him as running for governorship of the state in 2015. The former Nigeria’s high commissioner to Ghana described the posters as fake saying the action is “cheap and miscalculated”. He reportedly said the fake posters were... Read More

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January 22, 2013

State secret: Lagos bans commissioners, others from granting press interviews

Isi Esene The Lagos state government has reportedly banned commissioners, civil servants, and other public office holders from granting press interviews warning that anyone caught violating the rule shall be punished accordingly. In a circular signed by the Head of Service, Adesegun Ogunlewe, the government directed all public servants to seek approval from the ministry... Read More

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January 20, 2013

We have resolved to prosecute tax defaulters – Fashola

The Lagos State government has said it needs more tax revenues to provide for and sustain the fast rising population of the state. The governor of the state, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, said this during the 6th Lagos State Taxation Stakeholders Conference on Thursday. He said there had not been appreciable growth in the number of... Read More

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January 19, 2013

Beyond Ikeja: Look at the typical Nigeria Police residential quarters (PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido The decrepit condition of many police infrastructure littered around the country has been the focus of attention after a Channels TV documentary detailing the run-down condition of the Police College located in Ikeja, Lagos. President Jonathan visited the college yesterday and described the documentary as a “calculated smear campaign” against his government... Read More

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January 18, 2013

Lagos evacuates 3.6m tonnes of waste last year

Godwin Akanfe Lagos state generated 3.6 million tonnes of refuse in 2012. This figure was given by Olabode Coker, the Chairman of the Association of Wastes Managers of Nigeria (AWAM) on Friday. Coker said the waste evacuated by Waste Managers in the state evacuated 3.6million refuse in 2012, up from 3.28 million tonnes in 2011.... Read More

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January 18, 2013

Report: Jonathan pays surprise visit to Police College, Ikeja (No, seriously)

by Isi Esene After the widespread publicity over the deplorable conditions police recruits live at the Police College, Ikeja, Lagos, president Goodluck Jonathan has reportedly made an unscheduled visit to the facility. According to SaharaReporters, even his top aides were taken unawares by the unscheduled stop. Eyewitnesses say the police authorities were also caught unawares... Read More

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January 16, 2013

Clampdown: Lagos sues 238 firms, reports 14,000 others to the police for tax evasion

No fewer than 238 court cases had been filed against companies and individuals by the Lagos State Government for defaulting in paying taxes in the state. The government added that it had also reported 14,000 others to the police, which had invited them to make statements. The government said the invitation was a prelude to... Read More

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Cheta Nwanze: Where they burn books, ultimately they will burn people (Y! FrontPage)

Oh, really? “I will say categorically that Lagos is safe” – Lagos commissioner assures over terrorism attacks

Dele Momodu: Abuja on my mind

SHOCKING: ‘Prophet’ arrested in Lagos for possessing fresh human parts

73-year-old white-cap chief assassinated in his palace in Lagos, police arrest 120

“I know I don’t bleach but…” – Don Jazzy posts photo of he and Nollywood actor OC Ukeje back in the day (SNAPSHOT)

4 porn magazine sellers arrested in Lagos (PICTURED)

45-minutes fast: How Prophet TB Joshua proposed to me – Wife speaks out

Gbenga Olorunpomi: Lagos and its culture of responsible borrowing (Y! Politico)

Sad, sad: How 40-year-old ‘family friend’ raped and impregnated a 15-year-old

PHOTOS: BellaNaija, YNaija, OloriSuperGal, and more at Google’s Bloggers Forum in Lagos

Gag order on Lagos officials: Fashola’s has too many dirty deals to hide – PDP

Shame of a nation: Revolting conditions in police barracks exposed (PHOTOS)

Lagos State Appeals Tribunal upturns Obanikoro’s victory, declares ACN candidate winner

Opinion: Fashola’s policy on okada: A signal metaphor

Unconscionable: 3 men arrested for gang raping a 13-year-old, impregnating her

2 toddlers ‘disappear without a trace’ from playground in Ketu, 2 suspects in police net

Reign of terror: Armed robbers return to Lagos-Badagry Road, terrorise commuters

Disaster averted: 74 passengers escape death as Abuja-bound aircraft develops engine problem

On offensive: Police arrest 5 suspected armed robbers (including 2 women) in Lagos, recover arms

Tragic: How 7-year-old was kidnapped, strangled and dumped inside septic tank in Lagos

Third Mainland Bridge lights to be ready in April

Mali crisis: US, UK, Germany, Canada issue travel warnings on Nigeria

“My campaign posters are fake, cheap and miscalculated” – Sen. Obanikoro

State secret: Lagos bans commissioners, others from granting press interviews

We have resolved to prosecute tax defaulters – Fashola

Beyond Ikeja: Look at the typical Nigeria Police residential quarters (PHOTOS)

Lagos evacuates 3.6m tonnes of waste last year

Report: Jonathan pays surprise visit to Police College, Ikeja (No, seriously)

Clampdown: Lagos sues 238 firms, reports 14,000 others to the police for tax evasion

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