When Ada (not real name) set out for her bank transactions on that fateful Friday, October 13, she was oblivious of the incident waiting to happen. After withdrawing $4000 from a commercial bank in Marina, Lagos, the accountant was approaching her car when a random northerner dressed in his traditional wear, posing as a bureau... Read More

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September 21, 2017

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The Late 5: Buhari jets off to London; Customs intercepts over 2,000 pump action rifles in Lagos; and other top stories

Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari has left New York, where he attended the United Nations General Assembly, and is heading to London. Presidential spokesperson, Femi Adesina, had tweeted on Sunday, when Buhari left Nigeria, that the President would be making a stop in London on his... Read More

Thinking Through

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December 10, 2016

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“Don’t wait for the world to first validate your idea. Do it and do not look back.” | Leading Ladies Africa interviews Marini Naturals CEO, Michelle Ntalami

Michelle Ntalami, CEO of Marini Naturals, East Africa’s First Quality hairline for women, has been able to turn her passion for natural hair into a strong brand that is well known in East Africa. In our interview with her, she tells us where it all began and how she plans to take over the world... Read More

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February 19, 2015

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Members of the Yoruba Council of Elders visit Pres. Jonathan (See Photos)

by Damilola Jagun The leadership of the Yoruba Council of Elders were guests of President Goodluck Jonathan at the State house in Marina, Lagos, on Thursday, February 19. Present at the reception were PDP National chairman, Adamu Mu’azu, President of the council, General Adeyinka Adebayo, Secretary –General Yoruba Council of Elders(YCE), Chief Idowu Sofola ;... Read More

Adamu Mu'azu, Adebayo Olateju, Adeyinka Adebayo, Idowu Sofola, lagos, marina, President Goodluck Jonathan, State House

December 20, 2014

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SNAPSHOT: Gov. Fashola and his son, Olayinka go tree planting in Lagos

by Isi Esene With just five months left to vacate the Government House as Lagos governor, Babatunde Fashola continues to make a difference by embarking on a tree planting exercise with his son earlier today. The governor got his hands dirty planting a tree at his official residence while his son, Olayinka, looks on. Caring... Read More

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#OccupyNigeria protests, #YNaijaLegal: What you should know about Medical Negligence & other related matters, 2015, babatunde Fashola, lagos, legacy, marina, nigeria, Politics, State House

November 4, 2013

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GNI House on fire in Lagos Island

by Oge Okonkwo Disaster struck on Monday morning when the Great Nigeria House, a 15-storey building located along Martins Street, off Balogun, Marina Lagos Island was razed by fire. According to reports, the Director in the Lagos State Fire Service, Rasaq Fadipe, said the fire started at about 6:30 am, immediate response was gotten from fire fighters of the... Read More

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March 3, 2013

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President Jonathan host Nollywood stars to celebrate 20-year milestone

by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday hosted Nollywood stars at the State House in Marina, Lagos, yesterday. The event was organised to celebrate the movie industry and appreciate the efforts of Nollywood in positively affecting the image of the country abroad. The event which was attended my several Nollywood celebrities was said to be... Read More

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November 27, 2012

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LAGBUS crushes commercial bus injuring 6 passengers (PHOTO)

by Isi Esene About six people were injured yesterday at the Ebute Ero area of Lagos Island when a LAGBUS collided with a commercial bus. Witnesses say the LAGBUS was heading towards Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) when the incident happened. Reports say the LAGBUS with registration number, Lagos KSF76XA, illegally stopped for a passenger... Read More

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August 13, 2012

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PHOTOS: #WhenWeWereKings – (A bit of) Nigeria’s history in pictures

by Isi Esene Today’s photo story is a collectors’ item, it takes us back memory lane to an era in the history of Nigeria when we were kings and our collective destiny was firmly within our grasp. Let’s take a trip deep into a past that, perhaps, was brighter than what we see now. Hat-tip... Read More

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February 11, 2012

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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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January 12, 2012

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“Who’re you calling a spoilt rich kid?!” – The guys from ‘The Island’ occupy the streets for 3 days now!

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Citizen Kola Oyeneyin, who is the CEO of Venia Business Hub in Lekki, sent YNaija images from the #OccupyNigeria protest from Falomo though Bourdillon, Inner Ikoyi, Onika, TBS and Government House at Marina. Thanks to our citizen correspondents, here are some of the pictures from those who protested in and around the Island. ... Read More

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“I was certain I didn’t blink” | Nigerian lady narrates how she was scammed of $4000

The Late 5: Buhari jets off to London; Customs intercepts over 2,000 pump action rifles in Lagos; and other top stories

“Don’t wait for the world to first validate your idea. Do it and do not look back.” | Leading Ladies Africa interviews Marini Naturals CEO, Michelle Ntalami

Members of the Yoruba Council of Elders visit Pres. Jonathan (See Photos)

SNAPSHOT: Gov. Fashola and his son, Olayinka go tree planting in Lagos

GNI House on fire in Lagos Island

President Jonathan host Nollywood stars to celebrate 20-year milestone

LAGBUS crushes commercial bus injuring 6 passengers (PHOTO)

PHOTOS: #WhenWeWereKings – (A bit of) Nigeria’s history in pictures

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

“Who’re you calling a spoilt rich kid?!” – The guys from ‘The Island’ occupy the streets for 3 days now!

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