Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress in the 2023 elections, was reportedly assaulted by suspected thugs at the Lagos City Marathon on Saturday morning. The incident occurred while he was participating in the event alongside members of his media crew. Journalists covering the marathon were also targeted, with several injured and Read More…
There was a popular song when I was a child titled ‘Come and see American wonder.’ It was not so much about the celebration of the perceived wonders of the United States, US. It was more about the incredulous things emanating from ‘God’s own country’. Some of us thought that as far as the US Read More…
It’s Valentine’s Day, and many people are paired up in red and white. Gifts and flower shops are making a killing, and social media is filled with declarations of love. I, however, am here, writing to you. Again. Writing this letter on Valentine’s Day felt like writing a love letter but this is not a Read More…
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to commence the demolition of illegal buildings in the upscale Banana Island area. This decision follows a stakeholders’ meeting held on Thursday, where Gbolahan Oki, the General Manager of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), outlined the government’s strategy to address violations of building regulations and safety Read More…
The Lagos House, Ikeja, witnessed a significant assembly today as Governors from the South-Western states of Nigeria convened for a crucial meeting. The gathering, hosted by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, included esteemed leaders such as Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State, Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State, Dapo Abiodun of Ogun Read More…
Throughout our relationship and my attempts at dating when it ended, I used to think love was supposed to hurt. Or at least feel a little painful. I thought if it didn’t make me anxious, if I wasn’t walking on eggshells, or if I wasn’t constantly proving myself, then maybe it wasn’t real love. You Read More…
In a bid to address the persistent issue of open defecation, the Lagos State House of Assembly has called on the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources to enforce environmental laws and ensure the provision of free public toilets across the state. This move comes after a motion was raised by Hon. Stephen Ogundipe, representing Read More…
The Lagos State Government has announced the cancellation of the work-from-home policy for public servants, effective from April 1, 2025. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made this decision following the implementation of the new minimum wage and other welfare measures aimed at improving the well-being of state workers. The work-from-home initiative was introduced in February 2024 to Read More…
Constipation is a condition in which bowel movements are as infrequent as once a week or more. When one is constipated, stools are hard, dry, or lumpy and unusually large. Stools are also difficult or painful to pass. Other times, not all stool have been passed. It’s usually caused by a lack of exercise, insufficient Read More…
Valentine’s Day is approaching, and I am proud of my new state of mind. At first, I was surprised, I wondered if I was pretending to feel good when Valentine’s days are always filled with gloom and what could have been. Valentine’s Day used to be the worst day of all the celebratory days in Read More…
