Nigeria’s mega-cities need their little unpleasant slums

by Alexander O. Onukwue German media organisation, DW, describes it this way “Lagos is growing at breakneck speed. Nigeria’s government is keen to attract the investment needed to modernize the city. But to accomplish this, they’re pushing out the city’s poor” The decision by a Lagos court on Wednesday declaring the sack of the members... Read More

Story of the day, Thinking Through

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June 2, 2017

[The Alausa Blog]: See the plan Ambode has for Oshodi- Airport road [Video ft Olamide]

The Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has granted permission to the Lagos State Government to embark upon a total reconstruction of the International Airport Road from Oshodi. The Governor early March this year, raised an alarm about the present state of the Muritala Muhammed International Airport Road, describing it as a national disgrace that required... Read More

The Alausa Blog

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May 9, 2017

Is the “VIO ban” part of Governor Ambode’s Mega City plan or a quick PR stunt?

by Titilayo Ade-Ogbo Let’s face it, the Lagos State government has not had it easy in the past few months. This year alone, the government has been accused of oppressing the people of Otodo Gbame by going against a pending court order to forcefully evacuate the settlers in the area, of awarding a contract to a... Read More

Thinking Through

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July 25, 2016

Eye on Ambode: The governor’s wife at Alade new market

This week on Keeping an eye on Governor of Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode, his wife commissioned the new Alade market in Awolowo way, Ikeja on Saturday. The market was previously at Allen, Ikeja before its relocation to Awolowo way, which is also in Ikeja. The wife of the governor, Bolanle Ambode was on hand to commission... Read More

The Alausa Blog, The News Blog

Akinwunmi Ambode, Alade Market, APC, lagps state, mega City, relocation

July 20, 2016

Opinion: How to put an end to the menace of hawking in Lagos

by Usman Alabi There is no denying the fact that the city of Lagos has for so long been menaced by the phenomenon of hawking in various shades and manifestations. Virtually every nook and cranny of the city has been desecrated by hawkers who parade and showcase their goods in various forms and styles, and... Read More

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February 18, 2016

Ambode launches office to engage Lagosians

Lagos state government has created an Office of Civic Engagements in a bid to listen to the residents of the state and ensure that their concerns are adequately attended to. The governor of the state, Akinwunmi Ambode, who was represented by his deputy, Dr. Idiat Oluranti Adebule at the launch of the office on Wednesday, February... Read More

The News Blog

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August 22, 2013

Opinion: The truth about the Igbos and the ranting of hypocrites

by Ayo Bankole Akintujoye Can the south west singularly maintain the diverse market opportunity Lagos provides to potential and forever courting investors? Could the south west have fed Lagos with the economic boom and mega status it enjoys all alone? Having survived this long in silence over this Femi Fani-Kayode-Orji Kalu hullabaloo, the discussions I... Read More

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August 19, 2013

Opinion: Nigeria’s war against the poor

by Ochereome Nnanna The deportation saga was a statement that the mega-city project of the Lagos State Government has no place for the poor and destitute. The Lagos deportation saga exposed our collective poor attitude to issues of citizenship rights. It is a collective, national guilt because what happened in Lagos occurs in all parts... Read More

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June 10, 2013

Eko the musical: Discover the exclusive history of Lagos weaved in an extraordinary love story

by Isi Esene Lagos is described as Africa’s future mega city. From its architectural beauty to the first suspension bridge, to the new Atlantic tourist haven called Eko Atlantic and the world-class trade terminal a la the Lekki Free Trade Zone, Lagos is being made and remade. Lagos has more to offer the world. Lagos... Read More

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November 21, 2012

James Silas: It’s okay to ban ‘Okada’ in Lagos but… (Y! Superblogger)

Change is inevitable and sometimes painful… humans are not built to accept change in auto-mode – we adjust and eventually conform. I’ll want to say I’m one of the people who did not only vote for Governor Fashola but also admire his mission and drive to make Lagos State a better place or a “Mega... Read More

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November 15, 2012

Akintunde Oyebode: The city that never sleeps (YNaija FrontPage)

As Walter Miller wrote in A Canticle for Leibowitz, “to minimize suffering and maximize security were natural and proper ends of society and Caesar. But then they became only ends and the only basis of law. Inevitably, in seeking them, we found their opposites: maximum suffering and minimum security.” Among New York’s many nicknames, “the... Read More

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Nigeria’s mega-cities need their little unpleasant slums

[The Alausa Blog]: See the plan Ambode has for Oshodi- Airport road [Video ft Olamide]

Is the “VIO ban” part of Governor Ambode’s Mega City plan or a quick PR stunt?

Eye on Ambode: The governor’s wife at Alade new market

Opinion: How to put an end to the menace of hawking in Lagos

Ambode launches office to engage Lagosians

Opinion: The truth about the Igbos and the ranting of hypocrites

Opinion: Nigeria’s war against the poor

Eko the musical: Discover the exclusive history of Lagos weaved in an extraordinary love story

James Silas: It’s okay to ban ‘Okada’ in Lagos but… (Y! Superblogger)

Akintunde Oyebode: The city that never sleeps (YNaija FrontPage)

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