It is nearly noon on a bright Saturday and Alhaja (Mrs.) Gilani looks like her day is in slow motion. She is resting on a table where crates of eggs, stacked on each other, are on display, waiting for new nests. Beside her are three younger women who are discussing in Yoruba rapidly. Occasionally, they... Read More

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August 2, 2017

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[The Alausa Blog] Reconstruction of Oshodi-International Airport road to begin September

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday said that work on the proposed expansion and reconstruction of the Oshodi-International Airport Road would commence next month. Speaking at the Third Quarter Town Hall Meeting at the Badore Ferry Terminal, he disclosed that plans are already underway to commence the construction of 181 local government roads next... Read More

The Alausa Blog

ambode, construction, Internation airport road, lagos, oshodi

June 5, 2017

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[The Alausa Blog]: Lagos State suspends NURTW activities in Oshodi indefinitely

The Lagos state government has banned the Oshodi arm of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, N.U.R.T.W indefinitely. The ban is a reaction to the violent clash in Oshodi that led to the death of the leader of Motorcycle Operators’ Association of Lagos State in Oshodi, Alhaji Rasaq Bello popularly known as Hamburger according... Read More

The Alausa Blog

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June 3, 2017

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No bomb explosion in Lagos– Police

The Lagos State Police Command on Saturday said reports of bomb blast in the Oshodi area of Lagos was false. Spokesman of the command, ASP Olarinde Famous-Cole in a statement said the area was calm, as against reports of a blast. “We would like to allay the fears of the general public with regards to the... Read More

The News Blog

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June 3, 2017

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The Thread: “Tinubu’s thugs have turned Lagos into a killing field”

Reports on Twitter NG say that Oshodi has been in the throes of violence since morning. This will not be the first time violence has erupted in the area, but according to what is circulating, this particular fracas is being caused by two factions in Tinubu’s camp. Allegedly, a woman was killed by a stray... Read More

Opinion

Agberos, Asiwaju, Hamburger, lagos, MC Oluomo, oshodi, Tinubu, violence

June 2, 2017

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[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

Airport Road, ambode, Bus terminals, lagos, mega City, oshodi, Planet Projects, transportation

November 1, 2016

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Dear Nigeria Police, let’s not even pretend to be friends

Dear Nigeria Police, African Americans are only beginning to understand a truth Nigerians are very versed in: that the police is not your friend. Many people I know would rather die than involve the police in a domestic dispute or a criminal case. We cross the street when we see a policeman coming the other... Read More

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May 27, 2016

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This is how Oshodi kids celebrated Children’s Day (PHOTOS)

For Nigerian kids, Children’s Day is like Christmas Day. The young at heart in Nigeria partake in a series of activities on May 27 and one of such recreational areas visited by children – is the Oshodi Recreational Park in Lagos state. See pictures below. Photography by Hycienth Iyereosa

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May 25, 2016

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Morning Devotion: A new Oshodi loading, a confusing CBN decision & more on Fayose

This morning Joachim discusses the new look Oshodi is going to have as well as CBN current decision and more on Fayose. Take a listen. https://soundcloud.com/ynaijaonline/morning-devotion-episode-11

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May 24, 2016

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This is the grand plan Ambode has for Oshodi (WATCH)

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State intends to transform Oshodi into a world class transportation and commercial hub. Today, the governor took to his Twitter page to reveal that construction to transform Oshodi will commence next week. Oshodi, w/ over 5,600 buses spread over 13 different motor parks loading daily is t/ busiest transport interchange... Read More

The News Blog

#NewOshodi, Akinwumi Ambode, lagos state, market, oshodi, world class

May 23, 2016

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Analysis: Before our eyes, Ambode is becoming one helluva governor

As the 2015 General Elections drew closer last year, one big question on the lips of many Nigerians was who will succeed Babatunde Fashola as the governor of Lagos State. Fashola was undeniably a performing governor and was celebrated as such across Nigeria and even abroad; indeed, anyone who could perform creditably managing the urban... Read More

Featured

Akinwunmi Ambode, ambode, Economist, Fashola, helicopters, lagos, lagos state, Lekki Free Trade Zone, oshodi, ynaija analysis

May 19, 2016

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Lagos state to transform Oshodi into…

“The Oshodi you see today will be a thing of the past in the next 15 months, as a world class transport interchange will be coming up, ” says Akinwunmi Ambode, the Lagos State Governor. The Governor, on Wednesday, disclosed that the state government has plans to transform Oshodi into a world class Central Business... Read More

The News Blog

ambode, CBD, Governor, lagos state, oshodi, transfor, Work

April 9, 2015

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This man wasn’t killed for dumping a political party, was he? (GRAPHIC PHOTO)

by Anike Jacobs An influential ‘Area Boy’ has been reported dead after crisis erupted in the Oshodi area of Lagos this evening. It was gathered that problem ensued between rival political thugs in the area over issues bothering on the forthcoming governorship election. It’s hard to believe anyone would be so treated for making a... Read More

The News Blog

Area boy murdered, area boys in oshodi, oshodi, riot in Oshodi

February 20, 2015

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What really happened in Oshodi yesterday

by Chinwe Okafor News went viral of confusion in Oshodi, Lagos on Thursday and it has been revealed that two factions of hoodlums engaged one another in a supremacy battle. The clash which began at 4:30pm in the evening had the hoodlums shooting into the air during the clash and lasted for several minutes, sending shop owners in... Read More

The News Blog

hoodlums, lagos, oshodi

January 13, 2015

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Opinion: Rescuing Lagos from hoodlums – An open letter to Gov. Fashola

by Ayo Oshewolo Governor Fashola can put together some special security patrol teams, some in uniform and some in mufti, whose special duty is to patrol all the dangerous spots… Until recently I have never witnessed such bizarre and stupefying scenes in Lagos like I did when I was in a colleague’s car, driving back from... Read More

babatunde Fashola, hoodlums, lagos, Military, nigeria, oshodi, police, Politics

October 12, 2014

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Think about it, did a bird really turn into a woman in Lagos?

by Akan Ido First things first – birds don’t turn into human beings. Well, since that’s out of the way we can delve into the story all over Lagos claiming a bird, presumed to have diabolical powers, collided with an electric pole in the Oshodi area of the metropolis and immediately transformed into a woman.... Read More

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lagos, nigeria, oshodi, police, Witchcraft

September 4, 2014

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“We pray to God, then we go robbing” || Holy robbers give testimony after being nabbed

by Azubuike Azikiwe A robbery gang of four were arrested by operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the command, for robbing early morning pedestrians and motorists in the Mile 2 area of the state. The robbers, Mutalubi Abdullahi, Ismaila Moruf, Opeyemi Akinyemi and Sarah Emmanuel, operated on commercial motorcycles (Okada), using three locally-made guns... Read More

The News Blog

August 13, 2014

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Police say these 2 men rob cab passengers in Lagos (PHOTO)

by Isi Esene Two armed robbery suspects were recently arrested and paraded by operatives of the operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), Ikeji, Lagos. The two suspects simply identified as Afeez and Wasiu confessed that have both participated in five robberies each but have never raped or killed any of their victims. Both suspects,... Read More

armed robbery, cab, ikeja, lagos, Legba, Mushin, nigeria, oshodi, SARS, taxi

June 6, 2014

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‘Welcome to the MAVIN Empire’: This is how to get a job with Don Jazzy’s record label (WATCH)

by Tutu Akinlabi Don Jazzy has been known to have a very mischievous sense of humour as seen from his song and video on bleaching and various other antics. Well, he hasn’t changed. The Dorobucci himself commandeered a Delta Airlines golf cart in South Africa yelling “Oshodi, Oshodi” to the surprise of all who were... Read More

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February 11, 2014

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Terrible: Train slices off ‘hanging’ passenger’s hand in Lagos

by ‘Jola Sotubo A man who was hanging from a train in Lagos yesterday met an unfortunate fate after his hand got sliced off. The passenger, identified simply as Ernest, was thrown down from his position after the train had a movement glitch. This is said to have made his hand get stuck between 2... Read More

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November 20, 2013

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Tragic: How church truck killed pregnant woman, 7 others in Lagos

by Akintomiwa Agbaje Four women and an expectant mother were crushed to death by a truck filled with sand at Oshodi Bus stop today in Lagos. The force of the accident caused the foetus to come out of the mother The truck hit three other vehicles before it rammed into a garage, after its brakes failed near the... Read More

November 19, 2013

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Terrible: 8 people die as truck crashes into stationary vehicles in Oshodi

At least eight people were feared dead on Tuesday in Lagos when a truck veered off its lane and crashed into stationary vehicles at Oshodi. Five vehicles were involved in the accident which occurred at the Oshodi `Isale’ Bus Stop on the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway. The lorry was coming from the Apapa end of the highway... Read More

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November 14, 2013

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Its all in a day’s job! How 3 Lagosians carry their burdens & keep moving (PHOTOS)

by Muyiwa Daropale Every day, YNaija On The Streets will try to bring you images that capture the dramatic, the striking, the elevating or the smile-inducing from the streets of Africa, with a special interest in that maddening city called Lagos. These photos from Ladipo Market in Oshodi and Surulere in Lagos tell a story... Read More

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November 4, 2013

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Sad news: Protest in Oshodi as policeman allegedly guns down youth leader

by ‘Jola Sotubo A policeman in Lagos has reportedly shot and killed a resident of the Oshodi environs in the state. The police corporal was said to be part of a group of officers that responded to calls after news that a fight had broken out at a party reached them. Azeez Omotoso, 35, was... Read More

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October 23, 2013

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Surulere, Apapa, Oshodi affected as cholera outbreak kills 3 people in Lagos

The Lagos State Government has confirmed the outbreak of Cholera in the state. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris who confirmed the development in Lagos on Wednesday that out of the 13 cases reported, three persons have died. Worst affected places are, Ajeromi, Apapa, Lagos Island, Oshodi and Surulere. The commissioner attributed the... Read More

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October 8, 2013

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Why Lagos gov’t shut down The Lord’s Chosen and Charismatic Revival Church

The Lagos State Government has shut down the headquarters of the Lord’s Chosen and Charismatic Revival Church on Ijesha, Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, Lagos, southwest Nigeria over environmental nuisance. The Lord’s Chosen is founded by Pastor Lazarus Muoka, who serves as the General Overseer of the church. Officials of the Ministry of the Environment shut down... Read More

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October 8, 2013

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Sad news: Hit and run driver kills pedestrian on Lagos expressway

A man has been crushed to death by a hit and run driver on the Oshodi-Gbagada Expressway, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. He was crossing the road Tuesday when the fast moving car ran into him and did not wait. The man, identified as Oguntimehin Oluwayemi B, through his ATM card was killed around 7:00am when he... Read More

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October 8, 2013

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Sad: Protests in Oshodi after alleged killing of youth by policeman

by ‘Jola Sotubo The Oshodi area of Lagos State has been rocked by protests embarked upon by angry youth after a policeman allegedly shot dead one of their own. The protesters, from the Makinde area of Oshodi, yesterday showed their displeasure at the alleged killing of one Rafiu Adeniji, who was allegedly gunned down on... Read More

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September 3, 2013

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This is so sad: Bus crushes woman to death in Lagos (Viewers Discretion)

by Oge Okonkwo A commercial bus on Tuesday crushed a yet to be identified young woman to death, at about 9.00 am near a block industry at Charity area of Oshodi, Lagos. According to eye witnesses, the victim was on her way to work and had crossed the expressway before she was hit from behind... Read More

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August 1, 2013

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“I was abused in the relationship”: Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele gives details of her crashed marriage

by Akan Ido The marriage split between popular actress, Funke Akindele and partner, Kehinde Oloyede now has a new twist to it as the Jenifa star opens up on the rocky relationship. The marriage which lasted just about one year was called off with Oloyede posted online that they have “agreed to go their separate... Read More

Abibat Mogaji, Acting, Asaba, bola tinubu, Crash, Funke Akindele, Ikorodu, Iyaloja, jenifa, Kehinde Oloyede, Marriage, mother, nigeria, oshodi, Politics, wedding

So you think you know Lagos IX: Oshodi, Festac, Okota, and the undertones of ethnic tensions

[The Alausa Blog] Reconstruction of Oshodi-International Airport road to begin September

[The Alausa Blog]: Lagos State suspends NURTW activities in Oshodi indefinitely

No bomb explosion in Lagos– Police

The Thread: “Tinubu’s thugs have turned Lagos into a killing field”

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

Dear Nigeria Police, let’s not even pretend to be friends

This is how Oshodi kids celebrated Children’s Day (PHOTOS)

Morning Devotion: A new Oshodi loading, a confusing CBN decision & more on Fayose

This is the grand plan Ambode has for Oshodi (WATCH)

Analysis: Before our eyes, Ambode is becoming one helluva governor

Lagos state to transform Oshodi into…

This man wasn’t killed for dumping a political party, was he? (GRAPHIC PHOTO)

What really happened in Oshodi yesterday

Opinion: Rescuing Lagos from hoodlums – An open letter to Gov. Fashola

Think about it, did a bird really turn into a woman in Lagos?

“We pray to God, then we go robbing” || Holy robbers give testimony after being nabbed

Police say these 2 men rob cab passengers in Lagos (PHOTO)

‘Welcome to the MAVIN Empire’: This is how to get a job with Don Jazzy’s record label (WATCH)

Terrible: Train slices off ‘hanging’ passenger’s hand in Lagos

Tragic: How church truck killed pregnant woman, 7 others in Lagos

Terrible: 8 people die as truck crashes into stationary vehicles in Oshodi

Its all in a day’s job! How 3 Lagosians carry their burdens & keep moving (PHOTOS)

Sad news: Protest in Oshodi as policeman allegedly guns down youth leader

Surulere, Apapa, Oshodi affected as cholera outbreak kills 3 people in Lagos

Why Lagos gov’t shut down The Lord’s Chosen and Charismatic Revival Church

Sad news: Hit and run driver kills pedestrian on Lagos expressway

Sad: Protests in Oshodi after alleged killing of youth by policeman

This is so sad: Bus crushes woman to death in Lagos (Viewers Discretion)

“I was abused in the relationship”: Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele gives details of her crashed marriage

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