News-Analysis for Lagos MetropolitanBy Nkanu Egbe When Lagos State unveiled the Senator Oluremi Tinubu Industrial Leather Hub in Mushin this September, the fanfare was about far more than shiny machines and speeches. Officials promised 10,000 direct and indirect jobs, training for 150,000 artisans, and export earnings of US $200–250 million a year once the facility Read More…
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Hilda Baci, Gino crowned World Record holders for largest serving of Jollof Rice in Lagos
Celebrity chef Hilda Baci, in partnership with Gino Nigeria, has officially broken a Guinness World Record (GWR) by cooking the largest serving of Nigerian‐style jollof rice. The announcement came through GWR’s official social media, after the feat was confirmed. What Happened The event was held at Victoria Island, Lagos, specifically at Eko Hotels and Suites. Read More…
Hilda Baci and the Guinness World Records, Again
By Joy Essien Two years ago, Hilda Baci captured global attention when she cooked her way into the Guinness World Records with a 93-hour, 11-minute cooking marathon. In September 2025 she returned to the spotlight with an even bolder culinary spectacle: an attempt to cook the largest pot of jollof rice ever recorded. This latest Read More…
Lagos Waterfront Fallout: Setbacks, Federal Overreach—or Both?
A Lagos Metropolitan news analysis The spark Senior lawyer and former Lagos commissioner Dr. Muiz Banire, SAN, writing in his column in The Sun, argues that recent federal advertorials claiming control over shoreline lands and mandating “recertification” of titles are unconstitutional overreach triggered by President Tinubu’s May 31 commissioning remarks on the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway. Read More…
Lagos and the Challenge of Nigeria’s Wasted Harvest
By Nkanu Egbe Nigeria produces enough food to feed itself, yet millions go hungry every day. The paradox is stark: up to 40–50 percent of the nation’s agricultural output is lost before it reaches the consumer’s table. For tubers, fruits, and vegetables, the losses climb even higher, sometimes reaching 60 percent. The result is a Read More…
Keyamo orders release of Comfort Emmanson, reduces KWAM 1 ban, and calls for aviation security reform
In a surprise policy shift, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has ordered the withdrawal of criminal complaints and flight bans in two recent high-profile cases of unruly behaviour at Nigerian airports—one involving an Ibom Air passenger, the other legendary fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde Marshall (popularly known as KWAM 1). The minister Read More…
Aviation on alert
Keyamo condemns viral exposure, urges reform after Ibom Air assault The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has condemned the disturbing behavior of a passenger aboard Ibom Air Flight Q153, while highlighting a broader push for strengthened aviation safety and security protocols. On Sunday, August 10, 2025, Comfort Emmanson (also known as Comfort Read More…
NDLEA confirms discovery of synthetic cannabis in moin-moin sachets in Lagos
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has officially confirmed that synthetic cannabis—popularly known on the street as “Colos” (short for “Colorado”)—was discovered hidden inside moin-moin cooking sachets during a seizure in the Lekki area of Lagos. NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi issued a public warning advising parents and guardians to inspect moin-moin sachets closely if Read More…
Lagos Belongs to Its People — Let Democracy Decide
By Nkanu Egbe When Senator Babafemi Ojudu warned in a widely shared post that “Lagos is playing with fire”, he struck a raw nerve in Nigeria’s largest and most complex city. His essay, published on LinkedIn, raised concerns about ethnic politics in Lagos—particularly actions and rhetoric that may alienate or provoke segments of its diverse Read More…
Lagos pushes ahead with ambitious transport infrastructure overhaul
Red Line now operational, Green Line set to break ground, airport terminal facelift approved In a bold push to transform mobility and ease congestion across Nigeria’s most populous city, the Lagos State Government and Federal authorities have unveiled major strides in infrastructure development—marking what experts are calling an “unprecedented transport revolution” in the megacity. This Read More…