I don’t want to de-market Nigeria by saying that it is a country where anything goes. But it will take some deep thinking to come up with something that can actually be described as unattainable, impracticable or unimaginable here. We inhabit a land of paradoxes where poverty and humongous wealth maintain a grudging cohabitation. In Read More…
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Between Tinubu and the ‘North’
Happy new year, everyone! As 2025 was rolling in, we were escorted into the new year by cries of discrimination, attempted marginalisation and emasculation from some politicians who claim to be speaking for the ‘North’. Apparently there is a coordinated effort to ensure that the proposed tax reform bill sent to the national assembly by Read More…
Former US President Jimmy Carter dies at 100
Former US President Jimmy Carter, who served as the 39th president of the United States, has passed away at the age of 100. Carter, who had been in hospice care since February 2023, died peacefully at his home in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by his family. Carter, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, was known for his Read More…
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…
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…
President Tinubu orders investigation into Ibadan funfair tragedy
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed profound sorrow over the tragic incident at the Children’s FunFair in Ibadan, which resulted in the loss of numerous young lives and left many injured. The President extended his heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Oyo State, as well as to the grieving families who have lost Read More…
Kemi Adeosun reacts to controversy surrounding Badenoch’s comments on Nigeria
In the wake of the controversy sparked by Kemi Badenoch’s recent comments about Nigeria, former Nigerian Finance Minister and British citizen, Kemi Adeosun, has voiced her opinion on the matter. Adeosun, who resigned from her position in 2018 amid a certificate scandal, took to her Facebook page to share a picture with the caption, “Leave Read More…