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THE BAN ON LAGOS ‘OKADA’ RIDERS – ARE THERE HIDDEN REPERCUSSIONS?

THE BAN ON LAGOS ‘OKADA’ RIDERS – ARE THERE HIDDEN REPERCUSSIONS?

September 1st, 2010 was a turning point for Lagos commuting as we know it. Commercial motorcycles, popularly known as ‘okadas,’ were banned from major thoroughfares in the Lagos metropolis.

14.09.2010 · under: Politics ·
AYAKA PROFILES LEADING CONTEMPORARY NIGERIAN PAINTER – ROM ISICHEI

AYAKA PROFILES LEADING CONTEMPORARY NIGERIAN PAINTER – ROM ISICHEI

Rom Isichei was born on September 8th, 1966 and is from Asaba in Delta State, Nigeria.

14.09.2010 · under: Culture ·
RECIPE – PEANUT CHILLI COATED BEEF SKEWERS WITH A TOMATO, ONION AND MINT SALAD

RECIPE – PEANUT CHILLI COATED BEEF SKEWERS WITH A TOMATO, ONION AND MINT SALAD

Okay, nasuya‘sha’ and this is my homemade version of the wonderful Nigerian street food that we all crave for both at home and abroad; Suya with tomatoes and onions.

14.09.2010 · under: Culture ·
IBB’S RUN: PERFECT DRIBBLE

IBB’S RUN: PERFECT DRIBBLE

Joining the presidential race was the wisest and probably the only option left for the Maradona.

14.09.2010 · under: Politics ·
LEGEND OF A COLOURED LIE

LEGEND OF A COLOURED LIE

We had been sitting in the town square for long,
Driven there by our confusion.
Crouched in a circle, dressed all in black
We mourned the deaths of too many things;

14.09.2010 · under: Culture ·
HOMES FOR THE ELDERLY: A GROWING TREND IN OUR CITIES

HOMES FOR THE ELDERLY: A GROWING TREND IN OUR CITIES

“A family that has people to care for them in old age claim that their linage will never grow old” – Ibo proverb
In African culture, our elders have historically been respected and revered for their experience, their wealth of knowledge and their role as significant stakeholders in [...]

14.09.2010 · under: Life ·
THE VOICE OF THE PATRIOT

THE VOICE OF THE PATRIOT

I’m currently in the process of getting a new laptop.
I’m at the stage in which I’m flirting with many different brands, checking out all their specifications and unnecessary applications, to see which ones best suit my lifestyle and needs.

14.09.2010 · under: Life ·
ACROSS CONTINENTS: POR-AI INFILTRATES LAGOS NIGHT LIFE

ACROSS CONTINENTS: POR-AI INFILTRATES LAGOS NIGHT LIFE

Night life in Lagos switched gears on July 29, 2010, when Life House hosted Brazilian Por-Ai, a musical troupe from Rio de Janeiro consisting of six male musicians and two female dancers.

14.09.2010 · under: Culture ·
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A BESPOKE MENS SUIT

WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A BESPOKE MENS SUIT

There are certain things to look out for when you take your first steps in having a made-to-measure (bespoke) suit. They may not be the only things you can ask your tailor, but they will get you off to a good start.

14.09.2010 · under: Life ·
NIKE CENTER FOR ART AND CULTURE – A HAVEN OF AFRICAN ART MASTERPIECES

NIKE CENTER FOR ART AND CULTURE – A HAVEN OF AFRICAN ART MASTERPIECES

The Nike Centre for Art and Culture is a five floor ultra modern cultural art centre at Lekki Peninsula, Lagos – Nigeria.  A home distinctively known for its vast collections of art from diverse Nigerian cultures and artists.

14.09.2010 · under: Culture ·
THE VAULTS OF TRAUMA

THE VAULTS OF TRAUMA

The last time I checked, financial institutions are meant to be a safe haven for our hard earned cash and valuables. Unfortunately, today’s reality in Nigeria states otherwise.
Allow me take you through the often-than-not scenarios I, and I’m sure most of you in Nigeria, experience in most Nigerian banks.

14.09.2010 · under: Life ·