KFC restaurants are closing shop in Nigeria with lightening speed

The KFC restaurant at Isaac John Street, GRA Ikeja has been closed down. The one at Illupeju has also been put under lock and key. There is a third one whose location escapes me now that is also closed up. Na wa o. Anyway, I used to pity those guys. You’ll be passing and see…… Continue reading KFC restaurants are closing shop in Nigeria with lightening speed

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Ikeja Model City Plan: NGO calls for creation of dedicated hub for non profit sector

The Prince And Princess Charles Offokaja Foundation, an NGO, has called on the Lagos State Government to include provision of a dedicated complex for non profit organizations to enhance the emergence of Ikeja as a non profit hub, and enable NGOs better partner with government in the area of creating sustainable development. Speaking at a…… Continue reading Ikeja Model City Plan: NGO calls for creation of dedicated hub for non profit sector

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The Olu Igbo People- Igbos Of Igalla Origin

Today we will talk about the Olu Igbo people. These were originally Igalla riverine people who settled among the Igbo in canoes in ancient times, and assimilated completely with them- to the point that today, apart from history, there is no other distinction between them and the rest of the Igbos. They were mainly fishermen.…… Continue reading The Olu Igbo People- Igbos Of Igalla Origin

Fashola’s star dims as blackouts become the norm

Just coming back home and there is darkness everywhere. If you are in Lagos or any of the big cities in Nigeria, this would not be news to you. What is really annoying is the fact that these blackouts are unnecessary. Why? There are coal deposits that would have provided enough fuel for electricity generation-…… Continue reading Fashola’s star dims as blackouts become the norm

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Where the disabled can get free artificial legs, hands in Lagos, Nigeria

The Tolaram Foundation, located at 38 Eric Moore Road, Surulere, Lagos actually custom made artificial legs, polio calipers and cosmetic hands to the handicapped FREE of charge. So if you are looking for where to get artificial leg in Lagos, Nigeria, you know where to go. See more after the cut. Update: Sadly, (in 2019)…… Continue reading Where the disabled can get free artificial legs, hands in Lagos, Nigeria

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