Bruised But Unbowed: Jennifer Efidi
Today being International Women’s Day, we spotlight Jennifer Efidi, a resident in Lagos state, who on February 25th, was allegedly assaulted by thugs while she was waiting to cast her vote at Polling Unit 065 in Surulere. Despite suffering injuries to her face from the attack, she went back later to cast her vote. […]
Anthony Joshua Tours Lagos, Visits Makoko Slum
Former world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, recently embarked on a tour of Lagos, and has been spotted in several locations including the National Stadium in Surulere and Makoko. The British boxer visited the Slum2School initiative located in Makoko, where he spent quality time with the students and residents of the community. Joshua took time to […]
Restaurant Review: De Chill’s HIND Restaurant
By Pamela Agboga Nestled between Collectibles and Talk 2 Me boutiques, is No 38 Adeniran Ogunsanya Street, Surulere. Remember that number, because like James Bond’s car that has hidden gadgets, somewhere hidden on that premises is a restaurant worth visiting. De Chill’s HIND Restaurant has an odd name, and might have remained a mystery, but […]
Restaurant Review: Zenith Water Margin
With a water fountain lit up by bright lights, the night-time ambience of Zenith Water Margin on Adeniran Ogunsanya Street draws evening revellers with a promise of oriental seclusion. Large paper balloons with long tassels hang down from the ceiling. There are parking attendants, and a bevy of cheerful staff to usher you upstairs to […]
There are 4.75 million Houses in Lagos, Government Says
Lagos, a heavily populated city, and the commercial capital of Nigeria, is said to have 4.75 million houses, according to Bosun Jeje, the Lagos Commissioner for Housing. He said at an event, “Bridging the 16 million National Housing Deficits: the Dry Construction Solution” that 3 million of that figure are residential, while the rest are […]
The Filmhouse Cinemas Comes to Lagos
By Pamela Agboga Do the cinemas in Nigeria seem expensive? Well, one has been found that can be considered affordable. While some may consider seeing a movie at the cinema as frippery, for those that consider it as a form of relaxation, The Filmhouse has opened its first Lagos outlet, at the Leisure Mall beside […]
Filmhouse Cinemas Set to Open 4 Cinemas in Nigeria!
During a courtesy visit to the Lekki, Lagos head office of The Filmhouse Limited, we were pleasantly surprised to learn that Filmhouse Cinemas is about to launch the first 4 cinemas in its planned chain of 25 cinemas in 6 years. These 4 cinemas will soon open their doors at The Leisure mall Surulere; Marina Resort Calabar; The Heritage mall Ibadan and 1st Avenue mall Asaba.