By Friday evening, Mama Love’s Canteen and Bar had transformed into what Chiboy proudly called “Aguda Political Situation Room.” Lagos itself was tense. President Bola Tinubu had returned to Lagos after another round of international diplomacy—France, Kenya, Rwanda—landing directly into the storm clouds of APC primaries, opposition calculations, coalition rumours, and political repositioning so intense Read More…
Author: metro-admin2
You Cannot Rent Out a House You Have Not Built
The investment scout from the Great Lakes states of America, wherever he is today, may or may not have followed developments in Nigeria over the intervening quarter century. He may have moved on to other continents, other assignments, other conversations with other hopeful interlocutors in other hotel lobbies. But if he has been watching — Read More…
Inside Lagos Property: The Smart Investor’s Guide to Real Estate in 2026
By Joy Essien For many Nigerians, real estate remains the ultimate symbol of financial stability and generational wealth. In Lagos especially, property ownership is often seen as both a practical necessity and a long-term investment strategy. Yet beneath the excitement of buying land, apartments, or rental properties lies a market that can be highly rewarding Read More…
Inside Lekki’s Property Gold Rush: Top Real Estate Agencies Defining the New Lagos
By Joy Essien The Lekki corridor is no longer just Lagos’ luxury playground; it has become one of Africa’s most aggressively transforming investment landscapes. What was once viewed as speculative suburban expansion is now evolving into a powerful economic belt driven by infrastructure, industrial growth, and rising urban migration. From Lekki Phase 1 to Ajah, Read More…
Family Friendly Hangout Spots in Ajah & Lekki
By Joy Essien Weekend family outings in Lagos are no longer just about finding somewhere to eat or letting children burn off energy for a few hours. In the Lekki and Ajah corridor, hangout spots have evolved into full lifestyle ecosystems — spaces where recreation, dining, relaxation, entertainment, and social interaction merge into one experience. Read More…
Beyond Classrooms: Best Schools Shaping the Future in Lekki & Ajah
By Joy Essien Choosing a school in Lagos today is no longer just about finding the nearest classroom or the fanciest building. Parents are now searching for institutions that can prepare their children for a fast-changing world while still nurturing character, confidence, creativity, and emotional wellbeing. In the Lekki and Ajah corridor — one of Read More…
No Lamentations, Only Decisions: How Abeokuta Asked Nigerian Media to Reset, Restart and Restore
By Nkanu Egbe The words hung above the room like a quiet indictment. Abeokuta, May 2026. Media executives, editors, newsroom leaders, digital operators and industry thinkers had made their way to Ogun State for the 4th Nigerian Media Leaders’ Summit — not for the usual pageantry of a conference, but for something the organisers were Read More…
Cleaning Hacks That Use Daily Kitchen Items
With everyone becoming more aware of their carbon footprints, eco-friendly cleaning is on the rise. Most common items in your kitchen can be used to make effective, natural cleaning solutions that are both cost effective and eco-friendly.The items will not only eliminate the need for chemical-filled products but also provide a safer option for homes. Read More…
What Holds a Family Together
Ecclesiastes 4:9–12 In a city like Lagos, relationships are under pressure. People are busy. Schedules are tight. Conversations are rushed. Everyone is trying to survive, progress, and keep up with the demands of life. And in the midst of all this movement, something important can quietly begin to weaken—the bonds that hold families and relationships Read More…
Afrophobia!
Julius Malema was not yet born when my generation of Nigerian student leaders put our lives and resources on the line for the liberation of South Africa and other countries under the yoke of colonialism and apartheid in the region. Yet, it was he who had the courage to defend foreigners of African descent at Read More…