If you ever ventured near the World Headquarters Shrine of the Palmwine Drinkards Club at the University of Ife of yore, you would hear the constant refrain: Things fall apart, the centre must hold;A house divided against itself shall stand;Few are called, many are chosen… In the midst of all the lightheartedness for which that Read More…
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Christmas holiday revellers face beverage shortages amid govt crackdown on unauthorised groundwater use
The sealing of Coca-Cola, Guinness, and Peak Milk factories in Lagos during the Christmas holiday season could significantly impact revellers. These companies produce popular beverages and products that are in high demand during festive celebrations. With the factories shut down, there could be shortages of these products, leading to increased prices and limited availability. This Read More…
Over 25 million phones stolen in Nigeria: Rising threats according to NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has recently released alarming figures indicating a significant rise in phone theft across Nigeria. According to the NBS’s Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey 2024, over 25 million phones were stolen between March 2023 and April 2024. This surge in theft has left many Lagosians feeling vulnerable and frustrated. Read More…
Celebrity Feuds in Lagos: A Look at the Biggest Spats in 2024
In the bustling heart of Nigeria’s entertainment industry, Lagos has always been a hotbed for celebrity news. This year, the city has seen some of the most explosive feuds among its top stars. From the ongoing rivalry between music giants Davido and Wizkid to the public spats between social media critic VeryDarkMan and actress Iyabo Read More…
Celebrating Christmas in Other Countries
A few years ago, my immediate younger brother, who wasn’t in the country at the time, happened to be in Scotland studying for a Master’s degree and couldn’t make it home for Christmas. So we could only talk on the phone and via chat messages. I asked him what Christmas was like in Scotland. I Read More…
The Chinese Armada
Very soon, Chinese boys and girls will be selling pure water on our highways. Many of them will out-sprint our own hawkers and there will be messy street fights. Write down that prediction and remember to acknowledge my copyright to that prophecy when it comes to pass. But, wait! What prediction are we talking about Read More…
Lagos boat regatta celebrates culture, tourism, and waterways development
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to leveraging the state’s waterways for tourism and transportation as part of its broader economic development strategy. Speaking at the 2024 Lagos Boat Regatta on Saturday, Governor Sanwo-Olu described the event as a celebration of the state’s heritage and an opportunity to showcase its Read More…
Lagos Shopping Festival set to showcase Nigeria’s rich culture
The highly anticipated Lagos Shopping Festival kicks off tomorrow, December 23, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, promising a 72-hour non-stop shopping and entertainment experience. The three-day festival, organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture in collaboration with Chain Reaction Ltd, runs from December 23 to 25 and is expected Read More…
The Great Blessing of Having God on Your Side
Psalm 124 Psalm 124 is ascribed to David and describes “The Great Blessing of Having the Lord on Your Side.” In it, the Psalmist bears testimony to the fact that you could have many people on your side and still be ruined. You could have a mother and father on your side and still live Read More…
Port-Harcourt Refinery Fully Operational: NNPC Counters Misleading Reports
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has refuted claims circulating in some media outlets that the Old Port Harcourt Refinery, which resumed operations two months ago, has been shut down. According to NNPC Ltd., the refinery is fully operational and preparations for the day’s loading operation are currently ongoing. Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Read More…