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AP Report: “Lagos is a mess. But under that mess- there are a whole lot of very good people”

by Chi Ibe By 2015, the population of Lagos will rise to 12.4 million. This will make it the most populous city in Africa, according to a 2010 study by the United Nations’ Human Settlements Program. By 2025, the U.N. estimates more than 15.8 million people will be crowded into the city on the mainland... Read More

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“Preview of an overcrowded planet” – The New York Times takes on Nigeria’s population growth

by Lekan Olanrewaju You know all that talk about Lagos supposedly being the largest African city in the world and Nigeria the 6th most populous nation on the planet? Turns out there might be some serious downsides to that, something that Y! has discussed before. A new report by the New York Times uses Nigeria as... Read More

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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Fashola moves to increase power supply in Lagos

by Lekan Olanrewaju The Lagos state government has disclosed plans to increase power generation in the state. The state government announced that the state aims to meet a target of 150 MW by 2015. According to figures from the State Electricity Board, Lagos currently produces 12.5 MW of power from it’s Akure plant to supply electricity to... Read More

You need to be more sensitive – Fashola blasts Patience Jonathan over traffic jam

Governor Fashola by Hauwa Gambo “Lagosians were terribly discomfitured yesterday (Thursday) with the traffic jam, needlessly, if I must say. There is the need for public officers generally to be more sensitive to the people we serve,” Governor Babatunde Fashola said yesterday. You could say he was speaking the minds of many Lagosians whose lives... Read More

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The Essential Gathering – See Photos from the launch of Funke Bucknor-Obruthe’s bridal handbook

by Hycinth Iyereosa What: The Essential Bridal Handbook launch. Where: Civic Centre Victoria Island, Lagos When: 30 March 2012.

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The Chicken Wars: Photos of KFC vs Chicken Republic – Who Wins?

by Hauwa Gambo If you live in Lagos and you pay enough attention, then you know this by now, without making any noise about it, the newest chicken brand in town has set about locating an outlet everywhere it’s closest competitor is. Sometimes it’s as close as opposite each other! For the heck of it,... Read More

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Hello, Beautiful! Screening for Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria begins today

by Wilfred Okiche Activities marking the 25th anniversary of the country’s most popular beauty pageant, the Most Beautiful Girl In Nigeria pageant (MBGN) kicks off Tuesday, 27th March, with the zonal screening for this year’s contestants. According to organisers, the screening process will begin in Benin City, Edo state and will touch base in two... Read More

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#TheNextBigThing? Financial Times lists Ibadan as one of 5 African cities to watch!

by Lekan Olanrewaju In an article published by the Financial Times, Ibadan is listed as one of the “next 5” cities in Africa. According to the article, the city possesses a “rapidly growing economy but serious business climate deficiencies – that offer some of the biggest potential rewards – provided multinationals can stomach the risks.”... Read More

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B-R-O-K-E – Revenue commission says Nigerian states are insolvent

by Hauwa Gambo Elias Mbam, chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), revealed yesterday that many of the states in Nigeria are broke – explaining that the cumulative external debts of the thirty six states stand at $2.165 billion. Speaking to the Senate joint committee on national planning, finance and appropriation, he... Read More

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#ReviewingAMFW: Chaotic event, determined designers – UK Guardian reviews Arise Fashion Week

by Eleanor Morgan As part of our #ReviewingAMFW major feature this week, we have culled this review of the Arise Magazine Fashion Week (AMFW), Lagos 2012, from the UK Guardian. See below! The stress of travelling to shows at any fashion week can be compounded by bad traffic. Arrive late for a show and you... Read More

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#EpicFail? Arise Fashion Week, Lagos (Day 2) fails to rise to the occasion

by Hauwa Gambo Arise Magazine Fashion Week (AMFW) delivered three successful fashion shows of reputable proportions in the past, so one would expect an even better outing this year as opposed to the kind of hot mess the first two days have been so far. Only a few days ago, designer, Emmy Collins took to... Read More

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“Over 40 vehicles destroyed” – See photos from the weekend violence in Lagos

by Lekan Olanrewaju Over 40 vehicles have been destroyed in fresh violence in lagos over the weekend. The incident occured sunday morning, around Market Street, Oyingbo Lagos. According to eye witness accounts, the trouble started on Saturday after a lawmaker representing Lagos Mainland Federal constituency, Mr. Monsuru Owolabi was harassed at a party around the... Read More

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February 11, 2012

Video: Invictus Entertainment Company arrives in style – See Photos!

by Daniel Essien A new entertainment outfit, Invictus Entertainment Company has been launched. It is an exclusive entertainment company based in Johannesburg and Nigeria. They offer their patrons exceptional entertainment solutions focusing primarily on showcasing African Talent from Nigeria and South Africa specifically. Invictus Media was focused on event management production. However, due to its overwhelming influence... Read More

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February 11, 2012

Take a deep breath! ‘The view from Marina’ is our photo of the day

by Seyi Lawal Our photographer (bless him) found himself able to get this breath-taking area view of Lagos’s Marina this week – and we absolutely had to share it with you!

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February 5, 2012

#WhereAreThey? We try to remember the days 11.45, Saga VIII & other clubs were rave of the town

by Collins Eboru Only a few years ago – they were the absolute place to be if you were a night-crawler. The atmosphere, the staff, the lay out and most of all, the hype! Since there is still an evolving night life, where did they call go? What killed the hype and the luster so... Read More

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January 20, 2012

#IncaseYouMissedIt: Policemen attack protesters at Alausa

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Policemen interrupted an #OccupyNigeria protest that went from Alausa to Ojota from 10am. The small group of elder statesmen and women who were protesting on permission. The theme for the rally which was tweeted from the handles of @MrSleevesUp, @gbengasesan and @wildeji was #DefyTheDictator with a message to get the soldiers off... Read More

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January 16, 2012

“Why should we feel irritated when they sing and dance against what we have done?” – Fashola blasts Jonathan on miliary “occupation” of Lagos

A full excerpt of the speech as delivered by Babatunde Raji Fashola on military occupation of Lagos state: Dear Lagosians, For the past few days, I have monitored the developments related to the public protest against the increase in the pump price of petrol. During that period, I have at the invitation of my colleagues... Read More

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December 18, 2011

Guess who auditioned for Nigerian Idol season II

by Wilfred Okiche From Enugu Faith finds a way, the second time around. Faith Douglas Aghaheron Age: 18 Faith Douglas first showed up on Nigerian Idol in Season 1 when she impressed the judges and got a gold ticket to the Dream Studios. However, the budding singer had to drop out of the show for... Read More

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November 28, 2011

Your Turn: My Own Lagos!

by Omonike Odi Last week, I was in Lagos and in true Las Gidi style; I had the experience of my life. I was totally out of my element; I rode on the back seat of an okada, and then took bus rides in very razz buses from scary bus stops. Yet surprise a la... Read More

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November 18, 2011

TheNextBigThing: Akay says “I don try na!”

Wilfred Okiche Akinola ‘Akay’ Oshodi is a rising act with music constantly on his mind. He shares his journey and tells us why exactly he is poised to be The Next Big Thing What kind of music do you do? I do basically R&B, I’ve got dancehall tracks also but like I said, I think... Read More

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October 27, 2011

The Maryland disaster: How many more to come?

Ifreke Inyang Just yesterday evening, a six-storey building collapsed in Maryland. Unlike some previous incidents, there were no lives lost. The Don de Dieu Plaza, which the building was called stood at 11, Aderibigbe Street, off Ikorodu Road and housed over ten companies. According to reports, there were rumblings and noises within the structure of... Read More

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October 27, 2011

This is what we are about! Lagos State Football Association unveils it’s vision

The Chairman and Board members of the Lagos State Football Association will unveil their vision for the new Football Association in a private presentation on the 27th October 2011 at the SS Lounge, 7 Sapara Williams close, off Idowu Martins Street, Victoria Island. In an official invitation signed by the Chairman Seyi Akinwumi, the official... Read More

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October 27, 2011

This is what we are about! Lagos State Football Association unveils it's vision

The Chairman and Board members of the Lagos State Football Association will unveil their vision for the new Football Association in a private presentation on the 27th October 2011 at the SS Lounge, 7 Sapara Williams close, off Idowu Martins Street, Victoria Island. In an official invitation signed by the Chairman Seyi Akinwumi, the official... Read More

lagos, LSFA, Seyi Akinwumi

October 17, 2011

E-Travel: Travel free, travel easy.

by Ogunyemi Taiwo Bankole Weekly, the Lagos MM2 Airport has nothing less than 2000 people visiting its workspace from all parts of Nigeria. Mostly are travellers and others include, visitors who will like to pick up their travellers, ticket purchasers and tourists (I mean people who just want to come and have a view... Read More

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Heard of the new ‘Skinny Jeans’ tax in Lagos? We present the news… upside down!

by Stanley Azuakola This week’s news, with a pinch of salt! Lagos to Introduce New Taxes The Lagos state governor, Babatunde Fashola has assured Lagosians that his government’s recent doggedness in demanding TV and cable taxes is only the beginning as it plans to introduce new taxes for blackberry users, individuals with more than 100... Read More

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AMFW Runway Post-Mortem: Lace

by Yemi Olowu In this quick series We love lace. Whether bohemian, table cloth, colored or lingerie inspired, we love it all. In Lanre da Silva Ajayi’s collection, we saw the luxe and the delicate, as she modernized perfectly constructed 1940s-inspired girlie pieces. Deola Sagoe brought romantic allure to the runway with lingerie inspired lace, indulging... Read More

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StyleEYE on Jimi Owobo Ogunlaja

by Yemi Olowu Jimi, a Nigerian model who is now based in South Africa, has been passionate about his profession since his early childhood, and has featured for such brands as Virgin Atlantic, Sandton Magazine and Bank PHB. The G3 signed model speaks to YNaija, revealing his inspirations, business plans, challenges he faces as a... Read More

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