by Chi Ibe One of the after effects of the crash was felt yesterday as family and friends rushed into the conference room of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, MM2. It took the intervention of the armed security personnel to control the crowd who included sympathisers threatening to beat up officials of Dana Airline for delaying the release... Read More
A Dana Air representative has confirmed to Ynaija that the plane carrying 153 passengers which crashed at the Iju area of Lagos State, indeed belonged to the airline. The representative, who did not want to be quoted, said that the airline would give the public more information as the day progresses. The Head of Public... Read More
by Denike & Ifedayo Even as the head of house, DKB is still under attack from his fellow house-mates, especially from Mampi and Maneta! They seem to think he is imposing orders and his ego is getting bigger, plus they say he sits around doing nothing. DKB remember, it’s Biggie’s house not yours! So the smoking continues. This time,... Read More
by Tolu Orekoya While former president Olusegun Obasanjo rants about the corrupt judiciary, there is real-world fall out and consequences due to an overburdened and underperforming legal system. There’s the heart-wrenching case of Blessing Effiong who is caught up in the legal system, and is currently being held without charge for the past three years. The young girl was originally arrested at the... Read More
An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Wednesday sentenced a 27-year-old Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) driver to three months imprisonment, with an option of a N5,000 fine, over the re-sale of used tickets. Lasisi Ismaila, had earlier pleaded guilty to the charge of re-selling of used BRT tickets when he was arraigned on May 10. Ismaila, who was an... Read More
by Tolu Orekoya It seems that Lagos State’s esteemed governor felt that the healthcare system was not good enough to treat his family. His father, Ademola Fashola, was sent abroad to treat an as of yet publicised illness. According to Daily Times, the governor’s father was escorted by two o doctors, and went to the US for further treatment.... Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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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