The promise rests on the record: are Lagosians better off than in 2019? Obafemi Hamzat is asking Lagos for four more years to finish what he helped start. The state he has served is richer and better built than at any time in its history. Whether its people are better off is a harder question, Read More…
By Joy Essien Raising prices is one of the most challenging operational decisions facing any business owner. The fear of losing customers, particularly in a competitive market such as Lagos, can make the decision even more difficult. However, when approached thoughtfully, a price increase can strengthen customer trust, improve profit margins and position a business Read More…
By Joy Essien The Mile 12 and Ketu wholesale food corridor is one of Lagos’s busiest hubs for fresh agricultural produce, foodstuffs and grocery supplies. From the sprawling open-air market at Mile 12 to specialised food vendors and emerging online grocery platforms, the area serves households, retailers, restaurants and bulk buyers across Lagos. However, sourcing Read More…
By Joy Essien Keeping clothes, homes and workplaces clean is an essential part of everyday life, particularly in busy urban communities where time is often at a premium. Across the Maryland, Ketu and Ojota corridors of Lagos, residents and businesses have access to a growing mix of independent dry-cleaners, laundry operators and professional cleaning companies. Read More…
When it comes to managing weight, what we eat is important, but when we eat may also make a difference. Time-restricted eating has gained attention as an approach that focuses on establishing consistent meal times rather than counting every calorie. Among the methods being studied is the 16:8 schedule, which allows food consumption within an Read More…
By Joy Essien Kosofe’s food scene offers a delicious taste of mainland Lagos, where traditional Nigerian cuisine meets the everyday rhythm of neighbourhood life. From bustling roadside bukas serving hearty portions of amala and local soups to more structured restaurants offering familiar dishes in comfortable settings, there is something for everyone. Across Ojota, Gbagada, Ogudu, Read More…
He made me feel so wretched the first time a woman visited me. It was on a Saturday. He was washing clothes downstairs when I went to the gate to receive my guest. He paused his washing and watched us with eyes that emitted a mixture of disappointment and disdain. Later in the evening, when Read More…
The All Progressive Congress (APC) members of Badagry Local Government Area (LGA) have vowed to deliver a landmark victory for all its candidates contesting for positions in the forthcoming 2027 elections. The APC leaders of the federation made this promise on Thursday during the inauguration of Badagry Federation Campaign Structure which held at Sunny Ajose Read More…
The Chairman, Badagry West Local Council Development Area, Mr Rauf Yemaren has appointed 300 junior and senior special assistants as a reflection of his commitment to inclusive governance and broader grassroots participation. Yemaren made this appointment on Friday during a breakfast meeting with pressmen with the theme: "Presenting Our Journey so Far" which held at Read More…
Dr Kemi Ogunyemi, Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor, has urged healthcare administrators to explore innovative ways to harness untapped resources at the Primary Health Centres (PHCs) within the state. Ogunyemi made this known at an ongoing three-day 2026 Strategic Management Retreat organised by the Lagos State Health District One (LSHD1) in Lagos . Read More…