For decades, the phrase “strange fire” has been a part of the Lagos commercial lexicon. However, as 2026 unfolds, a series of devastating infernos in major trading hubs—Balogun, Arena (Oshodi), and Ikotun—has shifted the conversation from tragic accidents to a brewing storm of suspicion and political tension. The Ndigboamaka Progressive Markets Association (NPMA), representing 58 Read More…
One year after Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu signed the historic Executive Order mandating social health insurance, the Lagos State Government has officially shifted from policy advocacy to active enforcement. The move aims to integrate the state’s estimated 20 million residents into a structured health coverage system, effectively ending the era of “out-of-pocket” healthcare spending. The Lagos Read More…
By Joy Essien, Contributing Editor, Lagos Metropolitan. You love your partner but hate sleeping next to them. Maybe it’s the snoring, or tossing or the different bedtimes, blanket conflicts or midnight scrolling. Whatever the reason, more and more couples are quietly choosing what’s now known as a "sleep divorce" – separate beds or even separate Read More…
Pregnancy is a time when nutrition becomes more important than ever. It’s not just about what you eat but how your food nourishes both you and your growing baby. One easy and delicious way to pack in essential nutrients is by including fruits in your diet. Not only are fruits rich in vitamins and minerals, Read More…
Aguda does not wait for official briefings before forming opinions. Once the topic enters a beer parlour, it leaves with a verdict. That was how Section 60 of the Electoral Act arrived at our table—between two bottles and one exaggerated sense of civic responsibility. I had barely sat down when Chiboy cleared his throat like Read More…
The high walls of Sandringham offered no sanctuary this morning. In a scene that has sent shockwaves from the manicured lawns of Norfolk to the bustling streets of Lagos, the man formerly known as Prince Andrew has been arrested. Now stripped of his royal titles and answering simply to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the 66-year-old was taken Read More…
Ngozi is in her early thirties, married with a young child, and working in a demanding professional role. By all visible measures, she is responsible, capable, and dependable. Colleagues know her as efficient. Family members describe her as strong. Yet over the past few months, she has noticed a steady decline in her energy, focus, Read More…
The world is in mourning today following the passing of Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson Sr., the legendary American civil rights leader and Baptist minister, who died peacefully at the age of 84. Surrounded by his family, Jackson’s death marks the end of an era for a man who spent over six decades as a “servant-leader” Read More…
There is something daring about a writer who chooses not to whisper. In Soft. Wild. Yours., Nene Feteri does not merely tell erotic stories—she inhabits them. Her debut collection of intimate short fiction is unapologetically sensual, emotionally layered, and rooted in a distinctly African feminine consciousness. At first glance, the book announces itself through desire. Read More…
By Joy Essien, Contributing Editor, Lagos Metropolitan. It’s early morning, and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee drifts through the kitchen. That first sip warms your hands and your spirit, offering more than just a coffee kick – it’s a ritual that sets the tone for the day. Hot coffee isn’t just a drink, it’s Read More…