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“Homeless In An Instant” – New York Times Report on House Demolitions in Lagos Highlights How the Homeless are Paying the Price of Progress

“Homeless In An Instant” – New York Times Report on House Demolitions in Lagos Highlights How the Homeless are Paying the Price of Progress

Monday, March 4th, 2013

On Saturday 23rd February 2013, the Lagos state government demolished over 500 dwellings at the Badia East Local Government making homeless perhaps 10,000 of Lagos’s poorest residents and destroying a decades-old slum.
Without any notice given to the residents, the…

Bill Clinton, Goodluck Jonathan, Babatunde Fashola, Bola Tinubu & More Dignitaries at the Eko Atlantic City Opening Ceremony in Lagos | Photos

Bill Clinton, Goodluck Jonathan, Babatunde Fashola, Bola Tinubu & More Dignitaries at the Eko Atlantic City Opening Ceremony in Lagos | Photos

Friday, February 22nd, 2013

The first phase of the Eko Atlantic City was inaugurated in Lagos yesterday at an event which attracted some top dignitaries. Former President of America, Bill Clinton; President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan; Former Lagos State Governor, Bola Tinubu…

Former US President Bill Clinton, Goodluck Jonathan & More Dignitaries expected in Lagos as Eko Atlantic City Opens Today | Residents Warned of Unusual Traffic Snarl

Former US President Bill Clinton, Goodluck Jonathan & More Dignitaries expected in Lagos as Eko Atlantic City Opens Today | Residents Warned of Unusual Traffic Snarl

Thursday, February 21st, 2013

Former U.S President Bill Clinton, President Goodluck Jonathan, Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola and other state governors and ministers are expected to be in Lagos today to attend the opening of Eko Atlantic City.…
Eko Atlantic is anticipating

10 State Governors Endorse Merger of Opposition Parties to Unseat the PDP

10 State Governors Endorse Merger of Opposition Parties to Unseat the PDP

Wednesday, February 6th, 2013

Political aspirants of the People’s Democratic Party… (PDP) are in for a tough time in the coming 2015 General Elections as members of four opposition parties have endorsed a merger to present a united front against the PDP.
Premium Times

“They make more money than many employed people” – Lagos State Government says about Street Beggars

“They make more money than many employed people” – Lagos State Government says about Street Beggars

Tuesday, February 5th, 2013

The Babatunde Fashola… administration has warned against the operation of beggars in several parts of Lagos state. The warning was taken to an elevated level yesterday when it arraigned 39 beggars at the Special Offences Court in Alausa, Ikeja for

Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola makes a Plea for Safety after Tragic Fire Crackers Explosion

Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola makes a Plea for Safety after Tragic Fire Crackers Explosion

Thursday, December 27th, 2012

It was a tragic Boxing day for some residents of Lagos state yesterday when an explosion at a warehouse  which stored fire crackers triggered a massive fire which set ablaze 15 other adjoining buildings. An 11 year old boy was…

“It’s Game Time” Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola Unveils the “City Of Lagos Edition Of Monopoly” | Photos & Scoop from the Launch in Lagos

“It’s Game Time” Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola Unveils the “City Of Lagos Edition Of Monopoly” | Photos & Scoop from the Launch in Lagos

Wednesday, December 19th, 2012

On Monday 10th of December 2012, Bestman Games – authorized distributor of customized editions of Monopoly in Africa (excluding South Africa) held a press conference at The Wheatbaker Hotel, Lagos.
Panelist included CEO, Bestman Games, Nimi Akinkugbe…, Winning Moves

53 Year Old Former Employee of Hallmark Bank, Olubiyi Odunaro Suspends Hunger Strike after the Intervention of the Lagos State Government

53 Year Old Former Employee of Hallmark Bank, Olubiyi Odunaro Suspends Hunger Strike after the Intervention of the Lagos State Government

Tuesday, November 27th, 2012

On Wednesday, November 21st 2012, Nigerians were greeted with the sad but unusual news of a 53 year-old man who had embarked on a hunger strike to protest the non-payment of his terminal benefit. Olubiyi Odunaro…, a former employee

The Lagos State Government vs Commercial Motorcycle Riders – Who Should Back Down from the Ban on 475 Roads in the State?

The Lagos State Government vs Commercial Motorcycle Riders – Who Should Back Down from the Ban on 475 Roads in the State?

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012

Yesterday in Lagos, hundreds of commercial motorcycle (Okada) riders took to the streets in protest of the ban placed on them from plying some major roads. The Okada… riders have been banned from 475 roads in the state

No, Thank You Sir… How Governor Babatunde Fashola turned down a Chieftancy Title

No, Thank You Sir… How Governor Babatunde Fashola turned down a Chieftancy Title

Sunday, September 9th, 2012

Governor Babatunde Fashola… of Lagos state has been described by many as the most loved Governor in Nigeria. For those who subscribe to this, his recent act of politely rejecting the honour of a chieftaincy title has given them more