If there’s no subsidy…, we’ll end up buying a dollar at N500 – Dangote

Aliko Dangote warns on the biggest mistake a businessman can make
Media men had a piece of Aliko Dangote last weekend. And when they were done many appreciated why he is one of the richest in the world. In an interactive session with senior editors Dangote discussed state of the nation while explaining some details in his businesses that are geared towards a better life for Nigerians.

Meet Four Known Nigerian Transgenders (PHOTOS)

Following the recent trend and folly involving transgenders worldwide,a list of Known Nigerian Transgenders.
Amongst them are Ms Sahara, Dapo Adaralegbe and Candy La Mandy.
Also on this list is Nigerian Born But US Based woman who transformed to a man, Rizi Xavier Timane
Below is the profile we have on them.see more photos after the cut...

Lagos Achieves Free Flowing Traffic on Apapa-Oshodi Expressway

The Lagos State Government has cleared tankers, which were illegally parked or abandoned, on the Apapa–Oshodi Expressway in order to ensure safety of Lagosians and free flow of traffic in the area.Over 50 trailers have been removed from the area in accordance with the government’s zero tolerance for gridlocks and indiscipline.

Security: LASG to Collaborate with Nigerian Navy

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Usman Oyibe Jibrin, harping on the need for the Navy to assist the state in the fight against crime.The governor who spoke at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja expressed his displeasure at the unfortunate and current spate of robberies in Lagos State within a week into his administration, which informed his urgent audience with the Chief of Naval Staff.In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Habib Aruna, the Governor said Lagos being the foremost commercial hub of the country is strategic and cannot be a breeding ground for criminals.

Lagos Debunks Allegation of Ladipo Market Demolition, Closure

The Lagos State Government on Wednesday debunked the allegation in certain sections of the media that some parts of the Ladipo Market in Mushin Local Government area had been demolished and put under lock and key.Setting the record straight, the Executive Secretary of the Council, Hon. Jide Bello in a statement, said business activities went on at the Ladipo market yesterday unhindered and that the traders are presently at their stalls carrying out their business transactions.

Ojo Boat Mishap: Lagos Sympathises with Families of Victims

The Lagos State Government on Thursday commiserated with families of six pupils who drowned when a fibre boat conveying them to school was hit by a motorised boat within the Ebute Ojo waterways in Ojo Local Government area Wednesday.In a joint press briefing at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Managing Director of the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), Mr. Yinka Marinho described the incident as unfortunate, saying that the incident occurred despite government’s increasing efforts to make the waterways safe for residents.

2,523 cooperatives in Lagos database

The Lagos State government yesterday said only 2,523 cooperatives societies have been captured in its database.The government said the number was a far cry from about 16,000 cooperative societies operating in the state.Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Dr. Olajide Bashorun, said this at a briefing as part of events to commemorate the 2015 International Day of Cooperatives in Alausa, Ikeja.

Ambode Names Engr. Okonji as GM State Electricity Board

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday approved the appointment of Engineer Peter Nkedishuka Okonji as the new General Manager of the State Electricity Board.In a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Habib Aruna, Okonji’s appointment which takes immediate effect, follows the resignation of Mrs Damilola Ogunbiyi as the General Manager of Board.

I Have No House Outside Nigeria – Dangote

Africa’s richest man and foremost business mogul, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has disclosed that despite his wealth, he has no residential property outside Nigeria.Dangote, whose 2015 net worth was put at $21.6billion, according to Forbes, also revealed how the late Chief M. K. O. Abiola discouraged him from investing in the media.

Cynthia Morgan swears off dating male entertainers

DanceHall act Cynthia Morgan said during a recent interview that she cant date any man in the Nigerian entertainment industry.She  said that Nigerian male entertainers are all full of crap, she added that her friends who have dated entertainers all ended up heart broken.
She confirmed this on her Twitter handle.

“Yes I said they full of crap..."dey don't know how to love a woman, and did I forget to add they broke too?#only few exempted” she asserted.

winners at the 2015 BET Awards

Chris Brown screamed loudly, Nicki Minaj whipped out her phone to record the moment and Laverne Cox was teary-eyed as Janet Jackson entered the stage at the BET Awards.The pop star was honoured Sunday with the Ultimate Icon: Music Dance Visual Award as she made one of her first public performances in sometime as she readies a new album and tour this fall.see more photos after the cut...

India ready to partner Nigeria to develop Nollywood

The Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Amb. Ajjampur Ghanashyam, said on Sunday in Abuja that India was ready to partner Nigeria to develop its film industry.Ghanashyam, who said this while featuring on the media forum, added Nigeria’s film industry had the potential to contribute more to the nation’s economy.

Exercise launched to skill Nigeria's children in coding

A pilot project that aims to enhance children's literacy in software programming has been launched in Nigeria.SAP Africa, the enterprise application software firm, has launched the exercise in Lagos under the auspices of the Africa Code Week.The launch in Nigeria has been very successful, Claire Gillissen-Duval, SAP Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Lead for Europe, Middle East and Africa, said.

Judge withdraws from Babalakin’s N4.7bn fraud case

The Chairman of Bi-Courtney Limited, Dr. Wale Babalakin, has requested the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice Ibrahim Auta, to re-assign a fundamental rights enforcement suit which he filed against the Attorney General of the Federation.Babalakin had filed the suit before Justice John Tsoho of the Lagos Division of the court, seeking an order stopping the respondents from giving effect to a proposed move to arraign him on criminal charges before the Ikeja Division of the Lagos State High Court.

Lam-Adesina warns S’West leaders over NASS

A former governorship aspirant of the All Progressive Congress in Oyo State, Ayobami Lam-Adesina, has warned leaders of the APC in the South-West to learn how to manage their involvement in the ‘slippery’ politics and crisis in the National Assembly in order to protect the region’s interest.

FRSC gives Sept 1 deadline for speed limiters

The Federal Road Safety Corps is set to clamp down on commercial drivers who do not install speed limiters in their vehicles by September 1.Akpabio said stakeholders including members of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers at a summit in June agreed that the initiative would reduce the rate of road traffic crashes and the increasing occurrence of fuel tanker explosions in the country.

Lagos raises committee to boost performance in councils

The Lagos State Government has inaugurated a 19-member committee on local government reformation, saying the move is to ensure that residents feel the impact of their councils.The government expressed concern that in spite of the huge human and material resources available in the councils, there was little on the ground. The state said the committee was to find the missing link.

Police arraign manager for stealing N2m beverages

The police have arraigned a warehouse manager, Akokhia Joseph, before an Ebute-Meta Magistrate’s Court for allegedly stealing beverages estimated at N2.2m, belonging to his employer, one Vivian Osian.It was learnt that Akokhia was to give the goods out based on orders from the management of the company.He allegedly diverted some of the goods, replacing them in the warehouse with empty cartons.

Buhari promises improved power supply

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday promised that his administration would give the highest possible priority to the rapid improvement of power supply across the country.According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, the President spoke while granting audience to officials of CGGC, the Chinese construction company working on the Mambilla Power Project.Adesina quoted the President as saying that it was quite regrettable that power generation in the country had failed to keep pace with national needs over the years.

flash back (makoko)

Makoko is a slum neighborhood located in Lagos, Nigeria. Its population was considered to be 85,840; however, the area was not officially counted as part of the 2007 census and the population has been estimated to be much higher.Established in the 18th century primarily as a fishing village, much of Makoko rests in structures constructed on stilts above Lagos Lagoon.As of 2006, the area is essentially self-governing with a very limited government presence in the community and local security being provided by area boys.In July 2012, Nigerian government officials destroyed dozens of residences after giving residents 72 hours notice of eviction. The destruction of this historic community was in order to redevelop what is now seen as prime waterfront.see more photos after the cut...

flash back (oshodi)

Oshodi lagos,yes will all know oshodi of been the must crowded place in nigeria but today am not discussing of the new oshodi but the old oshodi.old oshodi is a place for buying and selling of different types of goods from food stuff to textile even the old oshodi you can buy human,their;s a lot of different people from different places from nigeria to foreigners,i hope you all remember the old transportation,which use to be molue.see more photos after the cut...

Lagos taskforce clears Oshodi-Apapa expressway of trucks

After several weeks of traffic gridlock, respite came yesterday, on the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, as tankers and other articulated vehicles disappeared from the ever-busy road. The disappearance of tankers is believed to be in response to the directive by Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode to the drivers to vacate the road immediately when he led top officials of the state government and security agencies, last Thursday, on an on-the-spot assessment of major traffic points in the area.

lagos life

We all know lagos that after the buzling and struggle of lagos,people still find a way of enjoying their self at different spot at night,due to the 24hours city.as its said ''Lagos never sleep''see more photos after the cut...

I Have No House Outside Nigeria -Said Dangote

Africa’s richest man and foremost business mogul, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has disclosed that despite his wealth, he has no residential property outside Nigeria.Dangote, whose 2015 net worth was put at $21.6billion, according to Forbes, also revealed how the late Chief M. K. O. Abiola discouraged him from investing in the media.

Man Lying Down In Front Of Sos Along Iyana Isolo Area Of Lagos

what could have happen to this man? see more photos after the cut...