My Dear Governor, A very good day to you sir, May the almighty God continue to replenish and strengthen you to pilot the affairs of this great State of Lagos to the desired destination/itesiwaju. Your dream and plans for a state that will move forward “itesiwaju” for our children and grandchildren will be a thing…
An oil hub in South-South Nigeria, Warri City, is one of the major cities in Delta state. Although not the state’s capital, it houses an annex of the Delta State Government House and is considered the socio-economic capital of the state. Warri City also happens to be one of South-South’s oldest and most magnificent settlements…
When I read in the news of Bishop Matthew Kukah telling President Muhammadu Buhari to take responsibility, I asked my colleagues covering the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigerian (CBCN) in Akure, what kind of food did Matthew Kukah took before addressing them. Matthew Kukah reminded President Buhari that “Nigerians knew there was problem and voted…
Apple, famed for sophisticated phones, is at it again with the launch of the new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 plus which are the mobile phones of the moment. As expected, it was launched by Apple with so much pomp and pageantry and fans are very excited and look forward to laying their hands on…
Not to brag, but there are quite a number of amazing and hot girls in Lagos city, Nigeria! These girls seem to not only appeal to the eyes, they seem to have it all: they are gorgeous but also smart and thrive in their careers; they have huge senses of self-worth, are witty, sarcastic, and…
“Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” – Mark Twain The Police and the media are two institutions that are aimed at ensuring that the society lives well based on lawful and orderly conduct in the interest of justice, fairness and development of the society. The two institutions require information…
Many Lagosians have unfounded pessimism, myths, and beliefs about the ember period. It is widely believed that it is a time when unsavoury things happen due to the fact that the year is gradually winding up. Lending credence to this is the cosmopolitan nature of Lagos which is the heartbeat of Nigeria with a population…
Nigerians are privy to how parents are always referring to the past with pride when admonishing children for either good or bad behaviour. The phrase is ‘In my time…And as a cultured child, you have to listen to them even if it is absentmindedly. We all dread these sessions with our parents. This said this…
J.P. Clark’s poem “Ibadan” may be due for a rewrite as the city is certainly not “running splash of rust…” anymore. Visited by thousands of vacationers each year, Ibadan is easily one of the most charming places in Western Nigeria. There’s no doubt that Ibadan is a huge city, with a population bigger than all…
The visit of Facebook’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, to Nigeria has created so much buzz around the country and even the world. Nigerians have posted so many memes and comments on the social media, and we at Jumia travel have kept our ears on the ground. Read on to discover 5 lessons we have learned from…