We shall shut down Lagos, expect Nnamdi Kanu soon – Radio Biafra

Without giving details of when exactly he would arrive or his mission in Lagos, Radio Biafra announced on Facebook that the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu would be arriving “Lagos soon”. [Read Also: IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu Meets Large Crowd In Owerri] They wrote, “we shall shut down Lagos, expect Nnamdi... Read More

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biafra, IPOB, lagos, Nnamdi Kanu

July 28, 2017

RRS confirms rescue of Igbonla pupils, say they’re on their way to Lagos

It was earlier reported that the kidnapped Igbonla school pupils, with the intervention of the Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, were released today. The Rapid Response Squad (RRS) has on Twitter, confirmed their release, saying the students are currently on their way to Lagos. Kidnapped Igbonla Model College students who were today released in... Read More

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Igbonla Model College students, lagos, Ondo, police, Rotimi Akeredolu, RRS

July 28, 2017

Lagos Takeover! “33” Export ‘City of Friends’ launches today, July 28

As friends all over the world prepare to celebrate the World Friendship Day come the 30th of July, “33’ Export Lager Beer is set to bring thousands of friends, music lovers, fun enthusiasts and lovers of the lager beer to the City of Friends. Launching on the 28th of July, 2017 at the Beachfront, Behind Landmark... Read More

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33 Export Lager Beer, City of Friends, lagos, World Friendship Day

July 24, 2017

Opinion: LG Poll – Hope, hopelessness and the way forward

by Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour APC – 6,191 PDP -990 KOWA-696 ACCORD-338 AD-70 HOPE First I must thank the 696 people that came out to vote for me under the rain despite the floods and REFUSED TO SELL THEIR VOTES (special shout out to WEMABOD estate) I thank my friends and family for their overwhelming support …The... Read More

Opinion

gbadebo rhodes-vivour, ikeja, lagos, LG Poll, opinion

July 24, 2017

[The Alausa Blog]: Lagos gives quit notice to owners of properties blocking drainage channels

The Lagos State Government on Sunday has ordered owners of properties erected on drainage channels and impeding the free-flow of water to immediately vacate or risk being removed The Commissioner for the Environment, Dr. Babatunde Adejare, expressed dismay in a statement that the lawless activities of some people were constantly putting the lives and property... Read More

The Alausa Blog

Channel, environment, flooding, lagos

July 22, 2017

Lagos LG poll: ‘Commercial bus with ballot papers discovered’

A commercial bus conveying ballot papers has been intercepted during the Lagos State Local Government elections, Punch reports. According to the newspaper, the ballot papers were found in one of seven commercial buses that left Agege Local Government Secretariat. Two occupants of the bus reportedly fled after the papers were discovered by the opposition party... Read More

The News Blog

Ballot papers, commercial bus, discovered, lagos, Lagos LG poll

July 22, 2017

Bounceback Ability with Adeolu Akinyemi (#DeoluAt40)

Adeolu Akinyemi is Nigeria’s foremost financial and business intelligence expert, he is a light and a positive influence, an entrepreneur, an author, a teacher, a mentor, a husband, a father, a pastor and a leader! With extensive experience at the top of corporate Nigeria and a number of businesses under his belt, he is currently... Read More

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Adeolu Akinyemi, birthday, Bounceback Ability, Influencer, lagos

July 22, 2017

Lagos Takeover! “33” Export to host Africa’s biggest gathering of friends this July

As friends all over the world prepare to celebrate the World Friendship Day come 30th of July, “33’ Export Lager Beer is set to bring thousands of friends, music lovers, fun enthusiasts and lovers of the lager beer to the City of Friends. Set for the 28th – 30th of July, 2017 at the Beachfront, Behind... Read More

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33 Export Lager Beer, City of Friends, lagos

July 21, 2017

Igbonla Boys: Why the rich will never care

by Alexander O. Onukwue More than fifty days have passed without the return of six abducted boys from a secondary school in Igbonla, Epe, Lagos because none of them is the child of a rich man. It is not a theory that needs verification, but a fact that needs to be voiced more. Yusuf Faruk is... Read More

Story of the day

Akinwunmi Ambode, Igbonla boys, kidnappers, lagos, nigeria, The Rich

July 21, 2017

The Troubles: Why is Ambode’s Lagos hot again?

by Alexander O. Onukwue Why is there a spike in the recent level of violence and misdemeanour in Nigeria’s commercial capital? Lagos State under Governor Ambode has, over the past two or three months, experienced a host of news worthy events that would not exactly make residents comfortable with their safety and well-being. From the... Read More

Story of the day

Akinwunmi Ambode, Badoo boys, Badoo cult group, Epe, Igbonla boys, Insecurity, lagos, Lagos Police, smart city

July 21, 2017

Lagos LG polls: We have an alliance with PDP – Labour Party

The Labour Party says it has entered an alliance with the Peoples Democratic Party for the local government election in Lagos State. National Chairman of the LP, Alhaji Abdulkadir Abdulsalam, confirmed this while speaking with Punch on Thursday. He said both parties decided to work together to defeat and alienate the All Progressives Congress. He... Read More

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alliance, Labour Party, lagos, LG Polls, PDP

July 18, 2017

I have been receiving life-threatening messages – Banire

National Legal Adviser of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muiz Banire has alleged that he has been receiving threat messages over his fight against imposition of candidates in the party. Banire had said the leadership of the party was not allowing popular candidates to represent the APC in Saturday’s local government election. In a statement... Read More

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APC, imposition of candidates, lagos, LG elections, life-threatening, messages, muiz banire

July 17, 2017

Lagos Assembly to reduce ex-governors’ pensions

The Lagos State House of Assembly has said it is planning to reduce pension of former governors in the state. Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa disclosed this at a parley with civil society organisations. He said the decision will help save taxpayers money. He said, “This House is amending the Public Office Holder (Payment of Pension) Law.... Read More

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July 16, 2017

Lagos deposes traditional ruler who staged his abduction

The Lagos state government has deposed Yusuf Ogundare, the baale of Shangisha, for faking his own abduction, TheCable reports. Ogundare was reportedly abducted on July 5 along center for management development (CMD) road in Ikosi-Isheri local council development area of the state. Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode had earlier directed that he be suspended, in... Read More

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July 16, 2017

‘Parents of abducted Lagos pupils pay N31m ransom’

Parents of six abducted pupils of Lagos State Model College, Igbonla Epe have paid N31 million as ransom, Punch reports. According to the newspaper, some parents took the money to an undisclosed place and paid in two tranches. The pupils have however not been released, 53 days after they were abducted from school. A source... Read More

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Abducted pupils, lagos, N31m, parents, ransom

July 15, 2017

The Big 10: These are the stories that drove conversation this week

These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. 1. Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie announces intention to be Anambra governor Son of renowned actor, Pete Edochie, and also an actor, Yul Edochie, announced his intention to run for Anambra governor. 2. Former OAU VC in court The former Obafemi Awolowo University Vice Chancellor, Prof.... Read More

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July 13, 2017

Gov Ambode suspends traditional ruler for faking his kidnap

The Governor of Lagos, Akinwunmi Ambode, has suspended the Baale of Shangisha in Magodo, Yusuf Ogundare, for faking his kidnap. The said kidnap took place July 5 along the centre for management development (CMD) road in Ikosi-Isheri local council development (LCDA) area of the state. In a memo addressed to the sole administrator of Ikosi-Isheri... Read More

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Akinwunmi Ambode, Baale of Shangisha, lagos, Magodo, Yusuf Ogundare

July 13, 2017

New Media Conference 2017 announces Larry Madowo, Olajumoke Okikiolu, Chude Jideonwo as Speakers

New Media Conference has unveiled popular Kenyan TV presenter Larry Madowo alongside Ms Olajumoke Okikiolu, Chude Jideonwo, and more as the guest speakers at the upcoming conference; which is set to hold on the 27th of July, 2017 at Four Points by Sheraton, Victoria Island, Lagos. Other notable personalities who will be at the conference... Read More

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July 13, 2017

Man kidnaps self, demands N60m ransom

The Police in Lagos Thursday arrested a man who allegedly attempted to defraud his brother of N60 million by staging his own kidnap, NAN reports. The spokesman of the Lagos State Police command, ASP Olarinde Famous-Cole, confirmed the arrest to newsmen. According to Famous-Cole, on July 3, one Victor Udoh reported to the command that... Read More

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July 13, 2017

[The Alausa Blog]: LASIEC releases list of candidates for LG/LCDA elections

The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has released the list of validated candidates for the Chairmanship and Councillorship elections into the 20 Local Governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas of the State scheduled for Saturday, 22nd July 2017. In line with its statutory responsibilities, the Commission had requested all the candidates, whose names... Read More

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elections, Electoral commission, lagos, LASIEC, Local Government

July 11, 2017

Lagos flood ‘chases’ corpses out of mortuary

Corpses have been dislodged from a private mortuary in the Igando area of Lagos state, after some parts of the state was flooded. The management of the private facility, Toluwalase Hospital Morgue, located at Otunba Oladokun Street in the area, raised the alarm. It said corpses in the mortuary have been evacuated by the flood.... Read More

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corpses, evacuate, flood, lagos, mortuary

July 9, 2017

The simple reason why these floods must not return next year

By Stephanie Busari One half of Lagos is submerged under water after torrential downpour during the height of the rainy season, leaving many (myself included) trapped at home. The island is home to some of the most expensive real estate in the country, yet most of this pricey square mile suffers from very poor drainage... Read More

Thinking Through

floods, floods in Lagos, lagos, lagos island, lekki, sandfilling Lagos, sea levels rising, Stefan Cramer, Stephanie Busari

July 9, 2017

The Media Blog: The EatDrinkLagos blog has a new dress

We don’t know how long it has worn this new look – which is its own form of commentary on how everyone still likes the blog, but is not hard in love with it as they once were. But we paid a visit lately and we love the new design that the EatDrinkLagos site has.... Read More

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EatDrinkLagos, Foodies, lagos, nigerian blogs, The Media Blog

July 8, 2017

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 8th of July

Read the full stories and analyses on YNaija: Flooding: Is the Mega-sea-ty ready to handle an epidemic? Kidnapper Evans still in our custody – Police Ivanka’s life would be much easier if she wasn’t my daughter – Trump

Cover Stories

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July 8, 2017

Flooding: There is a lesson for every Nigerian

by Alexander O. Onukwue It’s difficult to imagine how residents of flooded areas coped with the terrible event. Some pictures and videos from witnesses show the inconvenience involved in mitigating the dangers theses waters are causing and the damage limitation being done by home-owners. Though it is common knowledge that floods happen every time in... Read More

Story of the day

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July 8, 2017

Flooding: Is the Mega-sea-ty ready to handle an epidemic?

by Alexander O. Onukwue Residents of flooded parts of Lagos who wish to defy their ‘islands’ will have to roll up their trousers to well above knee length. Better still, knickers or outdoor boxers (hope that’s a thing). Those who had gone flood shopping before now would have the proper kit: rain coats and agricultural... Read More

Story of the day

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July 8, 2017

Flooding: Why do you wait for government to fix bad roads?

by Alexander O. Onukwue The people of Lagos Island are not going to allow the Saturday floods dull their day. Pictures of the flood feature lots of stuck cars and sad faces, but inventions and innovations are popping up. There’s a man somewhere kayaking easily on same road that a bus is struggling to pass.... Read More

Story of the day

bad road, fix roads, flooding, government, lagos

July 8, 2017

Flooding: This Lagos State still does not have a human face

by Alexander O. Onukwue Every year in the city of Lagos, there is always a flood. Always. A new Lagos resident is very likely to receive a call around this period from a friend or colleague who used to stay within the city, particularly on the Island, and the enquiry will not be about encounters... Read More

Story of the day

flooding, human face, lagos, Resilient City, Story of the day

July 8, 2017

Five killed as container falls on commercial bus in Lagos (PHOTOS)

Five passengers have been killed after a cargo truck fell on a fully loaded commercial bus in the Ojota area of Lagos state on Saturday morning. Three passengers have been rescued with Lagos State Emergency Management Agency officials on ground as rescue operations continue. Other agencies at the scene are the Nigeria Police Force led by... Read More

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We shall shut down Lagos, expect Nnamdi Kanu soon – Radio Biafra

RRS confirms rescue of Igbonla pupils, say they’re on their way to Lagos

Lagos Takeover! “33” Export ‘City of Friends’ launches today, July 28

Opinion: LG Poll – Hope, hopelessness and the way forward

[The Alausa Blog]: Lagos gives quit notice to owners of properties blocking drainage channels

Lagos LG poll: ‘Commercial bus with ballot papers discovered’

Bounceback Ability with Adeolu Akinyemi (#DeoluAt40)

Lagos Takeover! “33” Export to host Africa’s biggest gathering of friends this July

Igbonla Boys: Why the rich will never care

The Troubles: Why is Ambode’s Lagos hot again?

Lagos LG polls: We have an alliance with PDP – Labour Party

I have been receiving life-threatening messages – Banire

Lagos Assembly to reduce ex-governors’ pensions

Lagos deposes traditional ruler who staged his abduction

‘Parents of abducted Lagos pupils pay N31m ransom’

Gov Ambode faults revenue sharing formular

The Big 10: These are the stories that drove conversation this week

Gov Ambode suspends traditional ruler for faking his kidnap

New Media Conference 2017 announces Larry Madowo, Olajumoke Okikiolu, Chude Jideonwo as Speakers

Man kidnaps self, demands N60m ransom

[The Alausa Blog]: LASIEC releases list of candidates for LG/LCDA elections

Lagos flood ‘chases’ corpses out of mortuary

The simple reason why these floods must not return next year

The Media Blog: The EatDrinkLagos blog has a new dress

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 8th of July

Flooding: There is a lesson for every Nigerian

Flooding: Is the Mega-sea-ty ready to handle an epidemic?

Flooding: Why do you wait for government to fix bad roads?

Flooding: This Lagos State still does not have a human face

Five killed as container falls on commercial bus in Lagos (PHOTOS)

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