Porsches and Jaguars are parked in the sand while businessmen and their partners, in high heels and hats, sit in the sheltered grandstands, glass of champagne in hand. The scene could be Dubai or Miami but this is Lagos -- Nigeria's biggest city and financial hub -- and the first beach polo tournament in Africa. Said Yahoo writer Cecile De Comarmond about the just concluded … [Read more...]
The quest for prime real estate in Lekki has taken a new dimension as Exxon Mobil Staff Cooperative Society and Primewaterview Limited over a said breach of contract. Exxon Mobil staff cooperative society is alleging Primewaterview properties is attempting to deny it of an estate it applied for and have dragged the real estate company alongside 4 others to a Lagos high … [Read more...]
The Police in Lagos may have a clue of the identity of the robbers who last week stormed a new generation bank on Admiralty way in Lekki, killing several police officers and civilians in the course of their operation. Commissioner for Police in Lagos Mr Kayode Aderanti revealed that his men have a clue of the robbers and gave an assurance that a manhunt would soon … [Read more...]
Armed robbers today attacked the FCMB bank on Admiralty way in Lekki Phase one. The robbers, while attempting to leave the scene were countered by policemen who engaged them in a gun duel lasting about 30 minutes. Motorists on the bridge had to abandon their vehicles and scale for safety and according to The Cable, several casualties including 3 policemen and a fish seller … [Read more...]
By Oma Ehiri It is only a few days to the election and quite a lot has been hapening. It seems like one that is full of surprises and historic events starting with the shift of the election polls to the introduction of the card readers which has gathered quite a foray of conversations on the matter. Notwithstanding, we encourage everyone to brace up and expect nothing but … [Read more...]
Members of popular elite gathering Ikoyi Club have installed Chief Tony Onwu as the new captain. Onwu who was the former vice chairman of the gulf section of the club came in unopposed at the club's AGM that held on Wednesday February 25th. Onwu is succeeding Mr. Ted Iwere. The visibly delighted new captain of the club, says his immediate challenge will be to keep the … [Read more...]
