Tag Archives: Lagos

Is it just me, or has Nigeria been on a film festival marathon lately? First, the African International Film Festival (AFRIFF) came in like a blockbuster premiere, and just as we were catching our breath, the Lagos Fringe Film Festival pulled up with its own cinematic vibes. It’s like the universe whispered, “Let there be lights, cameras, and action—everywhere!” Now, …

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has closed several establishments, including churches, hotels, bars, and other businesses, for failing to comply with the state’s environmental laws.    The operation was part of ongoing efforts to address noise pollution and other environmental violations across Lagos.   This was made known in a statement shared on LASEPA’s verified X handle on Thursday, …

Fire engulfed the premises of Radio Nigeria, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, Nov. 27.  The fire, which started around 5:30 p.m., engulfed the studio section of the one-storey building.  The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority confirmed the incident via its official X account, warning commuters to avoid the area as emergency teams battled the inferno.  It posted, “Ikoyi Fire Accident. Radio …

Wizkid fans in Nigeria might be getting a live experience from the superstar. Following the release of his sixth LP and eighth project ‘Morayo’, Wizkid has teased the possibility of a December concert in Lagos Nigeria. On November 26, 2024, Wizkid posted a picture of himself on his Instagram page with the caption “Lagos December”. The post has sparked excitement …

APC Chieftain, Joe Igbokwe, has reacted to the claim made by singer, Davido, that there are plans to cancel his Lagos show over his recent radio interview in the U.S.    While speaking during the radio interview, Davido mentioned that Nigeria’s economy is in shambles. His comment has been strongly condemned by some Nigerians who believe his comments ‘de-marketed’ Nigeria.  …

Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Tuesday discharged and acquitted a 35-year-old upholstery maker, Taiwo Opasina, charged with alleged s3xual assault of his four-year-old daughter, (name withheld).   The judge in his judgment held that the prosecution failed to discharge the burden of proof against Opasina.   Oshodi said the prosecution failed to …

The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, on Tuesday, November 26, said the Service has intercepted 21 stolen vehicles worth several billions of naira stolen from Canada.   The Customs boss also displayed arms and ammunition intercepted inside a commercial bus coming from Aba in Abia State to Lagos.   Among the vehicles stolen were …

An Ikeja High Court has sentenced one Akinwale Akinlabi to 12 years imprisonment for k!lling his wife, Tope.     Tope d!ed on February 2, 2020, at Ijaiye Ojojoro area of Lagos due to sustained injury when she hit her head on the edge of a table after Akinlabi pushed her during a fight.      Akinlabi was charged with …

The 27-year-old reality TV star dressed up to go have dinner at a restaurant in Lagos named Cali and was refused entrance because of how she was dressed. To share her experience, Phyna took to her X (formerly Twitter) page. She also showed off the outfit in a short clip and then laughed about it with her fans and followers. …

Phyna was not allowed into a restaurant in Lagos due to her revealing outfit.  The Big Brother Naija winner took to X to disclose that the restaurant accused her of indecent dressing and denied her entrance.  She appeared shocked by their decision as she ended her post with “WTF!!!”  Phyna shared a video of the outfit she was wearing and …