Hauwa Gambo: All I want to say is, thank you, America (YNaija Frontpage)

Whether the rest of the world hates America’s guts or not, they have to admit those guys know how to run a democracy! On Wednesday, the Olympics of politics finally drew to an end as Barack Obama, candidate of the Democratic Party for the United States Presidential election retained his place as his country’s 44th... Read More

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November 9, 2012

Kay Aishida: This madness, a mega-joke (Y! Superblogger)

How can you get yourselves an army of losers to enforce your policies? Honestly, I’m very angry right now. Extremely angry. I mean,what nonsense is this? For your information, I’m a Lagosian and I’m also thick in the middle of this madness. I mean,what is this? Of course, I’m referring to the ban on ‘okada’... Read More

babatunde Fashola, Kay Aishida, lagos, motorbike, okada, Y! Superblogger

November 8, 2012

Medicine after death: Lagos plans ‘alternative jobs’ programme for ‘okada’ riders

by Isi Esene The Lagos Sate government has declared its intention to meaningfully engage registered motorcycle operators popularly known as ‘okada’ riders who have been thrown out of work due to the enactment of the new traffic law which prohibits them from plying certain roads in the metropolis. According to the new traffic law, only... Read More

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November 7, 2012

“Stay in your village if you can’t obey traffic laws,” Gov. Fashola warns ‘Okada’ operators

by Isi Esene Governor Babatunde Fashola yesterday warned anyone coming to Lagos with the intention of living in the city to endeavour top keep abreast of it extant laws because the government has every intention of enforcing its laws no matter whose ox is gored. He said his government has a duty to enforce the... Read More

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November 6, 2012

LOOK: Governor Fashola locked in a passionate kiss with wife, Abimbola (and we like)

by Isi Esene These public figures never cease to surprise us, yesterday, it was Jumobi Mofe-Damijo unleashing a butterfly tattoo on her right bossom; today it’s Governor Babatunde Fashola showing a very public display of affection (vPDA) to his wife, Abimbola at the closing ceremony of the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials meeting. Who... Read More

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November 6, 2012

‘Okada’ riders beat up LASTMA officials

by Hauwa Gambo Trouble brewed in the Ojodu-Berger area of Lagos yesterday after a clash between ‘okada’ riders and a combined team of policemen and members of the Lagos State Traffic and Management Authority (LASTMA), following a raid. After a raid by the patrol teams, ‘okada’ riders went on a rampage, promising to attack any... Read More

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November 4, 2012

TICKER: Lagosians are complaining – Bode George tells Fashola

Former National Vice Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, (South), Chief Olabode George, saturday called on the Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola, to review current policies in the state with a view to ameliorating the suffering of the people. He spoke yesterday at a rally in Obalende, organised by the Lagos State chapter of... Read More

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November 3, 2012

Not again: 4 men burnt to death in another case of jungle justice (GRAPHIC PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene Reports say four men who allegedly went for a robbery operation around Vono street in the Mushin area of Lagos were earlier on Saturday burnt to death by residents of the area. It is not clear if the burnt bodies are really thieves or innocent citizens who were at the wrong place... Read More

Aluu, lagos, mob justice, Mushin

November 3, 2012

Door to door: How robbers laid siege on Somolu residents, dared police

by Isi Esene The Somolu area of Lagos last Friday, October 26, was put under siege as a group of robbers numbering about 20, attacked the area robbing residents of valuables. Reports say armed men with sophisticated weapons robbed around Fola Agoro Street in the Somolu area stealing two vehicles: a black Murano jeep with... Read More

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November 2, 2012

TICKER: Sad: Meet the sisters – 87 and 82 – abandoned by their children in Lagos and about to be homeless

The expectation of most parents is that when they attain certain ages that they can no longer fend for themselves, their children will be there to provide the necessary support. But for aged siblings- Ibijoke Apena and Janeth Eruwayo- who are living in a dingy one-room apartment, their case is a different kettle of fish.... Read More

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October 31, 2012

Tragic: 9 die in Lagos canoe mishap

by Isi Esene Nine people died on Sunday in a canoe accident which took place at Imude in Oto-Awori Local Council Development Area. The commissioner for rural development, Cornelius Ojelabi, disclosed this yesterday adding that two people were rescued in the mishap. According to Ojelabi: “There were 11 people in the canoe, which capsized on... Read More

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October 30, 2012

N1bn well spent: 3rd Mainland Bridge finally re-opens today (one week earlier than planned)

by Hauwa Gambo The Federal Government will re-open the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos, one week ahead of the scheduled delivery date of November 6, 2012. This was confirmed by the Special Adviser to the Minister of Works on Media, Tony Ikpasaja, yesterday. According to him, the Minister of Works, Mike Onolememen, will “open the rehabilitated... Read More

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October 26, 2012

Give-the-dog-a-bad-name Month: 98% of robberies are by ‘okada’ – Police

by Hauwa Gambo So now we’re blaming ‘okada’ riders for all the evil known to man, are we? The Lagos commissioner of police, Umaru Manko, just in time to corrobate the testimony of the new war against commercial motorcyclists (‘okada’) in the state, has made the grand declaration that 98 per cent of robbery incidents... Read More

Fashola, lagos, okada, police, robberis

October 26, 2012

SNAPSHOT: Is Governor Fashola a big hypocrite? Take a look and decide for yourself

by Hauwa Gambo So these photos are slowly going viral and should inspire a proper debate about the extent and limit of honesty (or lack of it) in governance. But you know how they say pictures say more than a thousand words? You decide for yourself.

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October 25, 2012

SNAPSHOT: Is Governor Fashola a big hypocrite? Take a look and decide for yourself

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October 25, 2012

“We can not continue this way!” – Lagosians protest ‘okada’ restriction

by Isi Esene Lagosians have continued to groan under the weight of the new traffic law which placed restrictions on the operation of commercial motorcyclists on major highways in the state. Many Lagosians have now resorted to trekking long distances to get to their destinations – a proposition which has not gone down well with... Read More

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October 24, 2012

Oh, please: ‘We are yet to enforce the new Lagos traffic law’ – Lagos State govt

by Isi Esene This might surprise a lot of Lagosians, but the attorney-general of Lagos and commissioner for Justice, Ade Ipaye, along with his predecessor, Prof. Yemi Osibajo have told a Lagos High Court that the state government is yet to commence the enforcement of the new traffic law. They disclosed this on Wednesday saying... Read More

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October 23, 2012

Fashola means business: Lagos bus drivers and conductors to wear uniforms from January

by Isi Esene Oh boy, what have y’all done to the stern Governor of Lagos State? Many commercial motorcyclists have complained over the ban on their operations on major highways in Lagos State but the government is not soft-pedaling (pun intended) on the traffic law as the commissioner of transportation, Kayode Opeifa, has disclosed that as... Read More

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October 23, 2012

“What next? ‘Okada’ BRT?!” – The YNaija community debates Fashola’s ban on ‘okada’ #YDebate

by Isi Esene The ban on the operation of commercial motorcyclists, popularly known as ‘okada’, on major highways by the Lagos State government has continued to elicit reactions – some are, of course, in support and several others are acutely against it. No other platform reflected this multiplicity of thought other than the social media... Read More

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October 23, 2012

Opinion: Governor Fashola and his futile anti-‘okada’ laws

by Demola Rewaju It is however in the area of motorcycle transportation that Fashola strongly shows not only his elitist mentality but also a peculiar lack of understanding of how Lagos was built on the foundations of free enterprise. Many actions of His Excellency the Governor of Lagos State have made me conclude before... Read More

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October 23, 2012

Opinion: Jagaban returns to Lagos empty-handed

by Niyi Akinnaso Several mediators appealed to him to leave Governor Olusegun Mimiko alone, that he was too popular in Ondo State to be dislodged, that Ondo politics was kind of unique, and that a Mimiko victory might dent his political stature and expose his vulnerabilities. But the National Leader of the Action Congress of... Read More

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October 23, 2012

TICKER: No hiding place for ‘okada’ riders – Fashola

stated that the thinking of the government was that by the end of this month, no okada rider should be seen on any of the prohibited routes, saying that government was more determined to enforce the ban. According to Fashola, there were lots of jobs to do for okada riders that might lose their businesses,... Read More

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October 21, 2012

Photo of the Day: Bend down at your own risk!

by Isi Esene Guys, if you don’t eat trouble for dinner, whatever you do here, we beg you… don’t ‘bend down’, we don’t care if your money dropped. Lagos public signs never fail to crack you up.

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October 20, 2012

TICKER: Unemployed man in court for allegedly stealing Bible

A 25-year-old unemployed man on Thursday appeared before Ojo Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, charged with the theft of a King James Version of the Bible valued at N1,000. The accused, Ade Akindele, initially entered a “guilty” plea when the charge was read to him, but later changed to “not guilty.” The prosecutor, ASP Friday Eze, said that... Read More

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October 18, 2012

#DivorceDrama: “42 years of fighting, and we have no child” – Retired policeman wants out of marriage

by Isi Esene A 64-year-old retired police officer yesterday pleaded before an Ikorodu Customary Court to dissolve his marriage of 42 years giving several reasons for his decision. The man, Simeon Eguavon, told the court that he is seeking divorce from his wife, Grace, because she has refused to respect him and she is also... Read More

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October 12, 2012

Third Mainland Bridge set for total closure on Sunday

by Isi Esene The Lagos State government has announced that there will be a full closure of the Third Mainland Bridge on Sunday. The bridge is billed to undergo repairs and traffic will be diverted from the hours of 6am till midnight. Kayode Opeifa, commissioner for Transportation announced this on Thursday stating that the closure... Read More

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October 11, 2012

Toju’s Turn: The Future Awards ‘Designer Of the Year’ set to open flagship store this Sunday

by Reuben Daba Winner of The Future Awards 2012 Designer of the Year, Toju Foyeh, isn’t resting on her oars. The Lagos based stylish and bold design house for women, opens a store in Victoria Island, Lagos on Sunday October 14th, 2012, at Suite 1, Number 31, Adeola Odeku Street, Victoria Island, Lagos at 2pm... Read More

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October 10, 2012

Hurricane Fashola: Lagos destroys 3000 ‘okadas’

by Hauwa Gambo Well, it might have been Goodluck Ebele Jonathan who said he doesn’t give a damn, but its Babatunde Raju Fashola (SAN), the executive governor of Lagos State, who lives he maxim everyday. Now, his government has begun the crushing 3, 000 motorcycles, popularly called okada, in pursuance of its new – some... Read More

Fashola, lagos, okada, traffic law

October 10, 2012

TICKER: Oh dear: Groups wants Lagoon State created out of Lagos State

The call for the creation of Lagoon state, has been reaffirmed by its proponents arguing that Lagos has remained the way it was since Nigeria’s independence hence the non-development of its rural part which they claim has remained “rural and backward while the city blossomed and prospered.” Leading the call on Tuesday, was the executive... Read More

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October 6, 2012

Facebook murder: Cynthia Osokogu finally laid to rest

by Isi Esene The late Cynthia Osokogu who was killed in a hotel at Amuwo Odofin, Lagos, was finally laid to rest on Friday. The burial ceremony took place at her father’s residence at Boji Boji Owa, Agbor, in Delta state. It was attended mainly by family members and a few of her friends. Cynthia,... Read More

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Hauwa Gambo: All I want to say is, thank you, America (YNaija Frontpage)

Kay Aishida: This madness, a mega-joke (Y! Superblogger)

Medicine after death: Lagos plans ‘alternative jobs’ programme for ‘okada’ riders

“Stay in your village if you can’t obey traffic laws,” Gov. Fashola warns ‘Okada’ operators

LOOK: Governor Fashola locked in a passionate kiss with wife, Abimbola (and we like)

‘Okada’ riders beat up LASTMA officials

TICKER: Lagosians are complaining – Bode George tells Fashola

Not again: 4 men burnt to death in another case of jungle justice (GRAPHIC PHOTOS)

Door to door: How robbers laid siege on Somolu residents, dared police

TICKER: Sad: Meet the sisters – 87 and 82 – abandoned by their children in Lagos and about to be homeless

Tragic: 9 die in Lagos canoe mishap

N1bn well spent: 3rd Mainland Bridge finally re-opens today (one week earlier than planned)

Give-the-dog-a-bad-name Month: 98% of robberies are by ‘okada’ – Police

SNAPSHOT: Is Governor Fashola a big hypocrite? Take a look and decide for yourself

SNAPSHOT: Is Governor Fashola a big hypocrite? Take a look and decide for yourself

“We can not continue this way!” – Lagosians protest ‘okada’ restriction

Oh, please: ‘We are yet to enforce the new Lagos traffic law’ – Lagos State govt

Fashola means business: Lagos bus drivers and conductors to wear uniforms from January

“What next? ‘Okada’ BRT?!” – The YNaija community debates Fashola’s ban on ‘okada’ #YDebate

Opinion: Governor Fashola and his futile anti-‘okada’ laws

Opinion: Jagaban returns to Lagos empty-handed

TICKER: No hiding place for ‘okada’ riders – Fashola

Photo of the Day: Bend down at your own risk!

TICKER: Unemployed man in court for allegedly stealing Bible

#DivorceDrama: “42 years of fighting, and we have no child” – Retired policeman wants out of marriage

Third Mainland Bridge set for total closure on Sunday

Toju’s Turn: The Future Awards ‘Designer Of the Year’ set to open flagship store this Sunday

Hurricane Fashola: Lagos destroys 3000 ‘okadas’

TICKER: Oh dear: Groups wants Lagoon State created out of Lagos State

Facebook murder: Cynthia Osokogu finally laid to rest

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