4 signs you are a true Lagosian

Lagos is, without a doubt, the most popular city in Nigeria and possibly Africa. Not only is it cosmopolitan and all-encompassing, it offers countless opportunities to its inhabitants as well as visitors. The city literally adopts thousands of new residents each year and so it has become a daunting task identifying who the real Lagosians are.

Let’s face it, while you may need to have spent a reasonable time living in Lagos, you do not have to be an indigene of the state to be considered a proper Lagosian. There are certain signs that generally suggests that you have shed your “newbie” status and you are officially a true “son of the soil”. Jovago.com, Africa’s No.1 online hotel booking portal lists five of these signs.



You do not refer to the state as “Lagos”

Real Lagosians do not refer to the city as ‘Lagos’, a majority use the term “Eko” while the young and trendy use the term “Lasgidi”. If you hear any real Lagosian make reference to “Lagos”, they are most likely talking about the Victoria Island part of the State.

You are always vigilant and in a hurry

Real Lagosians understand the need to always stay sharp and move fast, and it has become second nature to them. You will never catch a true Lagosian keeping his or her things carelessly in public places or walking sluggishly on the streets, especially crowded streets.



The term “owambe” brings you joy

Lagosians love to party and so they find opportunities to make merry. Weekends are basically set aside for owambes…even if Friday nights are spent in one of the many nightclubs and lounges around the city.

You can walk, eat, talk on the phone and hop on a bus, all at the same time

This happens all the time in Lagos. Every true Lagosian operates with the mantra ‘time waits for no man’, so they have learnt tricks and ways to juggle different activities at the same time.

Ndem NkemTravel/Tech Writer
Jovago Nigeria

Lekki Gardens building collapse: Lekki Gardens boss Richard Nyong released on bail

Richard Nyong was arrested on March 11 for the collapse of the five storey building in Lekki that killed about 35 people. Chief Superintendent of Police Mr. Eno-Edobor Thomas had requested that Nyong remained in jail while investigations were concluded but a Magistrate court in Ebute Metta granted him bail. OAP Freeze also confirmed his release. Read what he wrote after the cut..

TOP 3 HOTEL DEALS FOR EASTER IN LAGOS

Easter 2016 falls at the end of March when temperatures in Lagos are rising fast and the rainy season is kicking in. What would be a better way to celebrate this first chance that many of us get to have a break each year, than a stay or visit to a fabulous hotel in town?

Whether you are looking for an intimate affair to share with close family, or to take advantage of the bank holiday weekend with friends, you are sure to find the best Easter hotel package with the help of Jovago.com’s list of the 2016 top three Easter hotel deals in Lagos, presented in alphabetical order.

FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON LAGOS

Plot 9/10 Block 2 Oniru Chieftaincy Estate, P. O Box 53197 Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria

Enjoy a luxurious Easter break at Four Points by Sheraton, Lagos; a 5-star luxury hotel with great deals including  discounted room rates and Easter buffet. It allows the perfect time to show the family all that Lagos Island has to offer.

The room offerings include:

• NGN48,500 per room, per night, for  Four Points’ comfortable Room, daily buffet breakfast for two, complimentary Internet, complimentary use of Suana and Steam Room and complimentary use of Gym and Pool.
• NGN58,500 per room, per night, for Four Points’ comfortable Room, daily buffet breakfast for two, buffet dinner for two, complimentary Internet, complimentary use of Suana and Steam Room, complimentary use of Gym and Pool

All rates include taxes and are only valid from March 24th – March 29th. The Easter feast, on the other hand, offers a chance for lovers, family and friends to experience special Easter treats from NGN9,500. The package includes a special Buffet brunch, lunch and dinner with Easter Flavors and Trappings all through the Festivity. There will be a glass of Martini Rose/ Chapman on arrival, selected soft beverages and special entertainment and Gifts for children. The feasting will be only available for dining at their Brazzerie Restaurant from March 25, 2016 – March 29th, 2016. Lunch on Easter Sunday – 27th March, however, is available at NGN12,000 per person.

GOLDEN TULIP

Amuwo Odofin, Festac, Lagos, Nigeria

Experience Easter in a different city with a stay at The Golden Tulip Hotel! One of Lagos’ finest hotels, it is built on a 7-hectare site surrounded by landscaped gardens. Take a walk and enjoy a green oasis in the Festac Town area of the city. Indulge in a luxury spa treatment and treat yourself to dinner in one of its esteemed restaurants. For the Easter holiday, they have a special Easter family fiesta package featuring:

•       Easter Family Pool Party which opens up their swimming pools to every swimming member of the family on Easter Sunday and Monday with a mouth-watering array of affordable BBQ, grills, fries and finger chips on display. Swimming guests; Adults; N3000, Kids N1000.

•       Easter buffet Specials which offer a taste of heavenly tasting fine dining with a display of a wide selection of local and international buffet varieties from Good Friday to Easter Monday for only N6000. Brunch starts from 12noon and dinner from 7pm. 50% discount on services for all children below 12 years old.

•       Easter room specials which will last from March 15th to April 15th.The package offers their rooms at NGN 25,000 to couples with complimentary breakfast for two and N30,000 for families with complimentary breakfast for four.
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SHERATON LAGOS HOTEL

30 Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, P.O. Box 21189 Airport Road, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria

Whether exploring Lagos’ finest shopping destinations and famous landmarks or relaxing in a luxury appointed room and enjoying dinner in one of its prized restaurants, the perfect Easter break awaits at Sheraton Lagos Hotel. Their offer includes:

• Special Easter room rates from NGN50,400 per person, per night, including a welcome drink upon arrival, buffet breakfast at the Crockpot restaurant, standard in-room internet, 4pm late check-out based on availability and complimentary access to gymnasium and  pool. The rates cover all taxes and are only valid from 24th March – 3rd April 2016.

• The unique Easter Club Room package which allows visitors to enjoy a warm and comforting atmosphere in any of their newly renovated club rooms and suites. The package accommodates a welcome drink upon arrival, a full American breakfast at the Crockpot Restaurant or Room Service for one, a bottle of wine in your getaway room, Easter Chocolate bunny upon check in, standard in-room internet, and 4pm late check-out based on availability. The offer is inclusive of tax and service charge, however, it is just for Clubrooms and only valid from 24th March – 3rd April 2016.
• Special Easter buffet brunch on Easter Sunday, March 27th 2016 at the Crockpot Restaurant, priced at just NGN 12,000 per person. The Easter Brunch including deluxe buffet, free glass of Martini Champagne on arrival and non-stop live entertainment.

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Travel/Tech Writer Jovago Nigeria

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James Amuta has worked on several hit TV shows as series writer / publicist – including the Nigerian adaptation of the hit British show Dragon’s Den; MNET’S 100% Naija (Season 2) on Channel O;  D’Banj’s reality show Koko Mansion; the Nigerian adaptation of the British TV series Are You Smarter than a 10 Year Old; The Apprentice Africa, and as series writer for Nigerian Idol (season 3).

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2 missing as boat capsizes in Lagos

Just one week after a boat mishap in Badore claimed the lives of seven people, another boat has capsized in the Badagry area with two feared dead.


According to reports, the fibre boat which had 10 passengers crashed into a log of wood after it took off on Saturday from Ebute Iworo Jetty, en route Badagry.


Out of the ten passengers on board, only four of them were reported to have used life jackets.


Confirming the incident, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), NEMA South-west Spokesperson, Mr. Ibrahim Farinloye said:


“Unlike the previous incident which was caused by sand dredgers, this incident was happened because the boat hit a log and capsized, upturning its passengers into the water.“The boat is called a fibre boat because it has engine. It happened in Badagry. It so happened that the open canoe hit a log while sailing, lost balance, and capsized with 10 passengers.


“Emergency responders like the Marine police, LASWA, NIWA and local divers have rescued eight people alive while the search for a woman and the driver of the canoe continues. The correct figure of those rescued alive is eight. Also, out of the eight, only four wore life jackets while others did not.

Abraham Kipton Wins Lagos Marathon

Kenyan athlete, Abraham Kipton, has won the maiden Access Bank Lagos City Marathon race with a time of 2 hours, 16 minutes and 21 seconds.

The current world record is 2 hours, 6 minutes.

Meanwhile, Emmanuel Gyang is the first Nigerian to cross the finish line.

The starting line of the race is the National Stadium, Surulere in Lagos and the finish line is the Eko Atlantic City in Victoria Island.

The Lagos Marathon race hosts over 20,000 local and international athletes.

The Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, the Minister of Youths and Sports, Solomon Dalung, and other dignitaries were at the finish line to witness the event.

Petrol Tanker falls & bursts into flames on Lagos-Ibadan expressway

A petrol tanker fell and burst into flames along Lagos-Ibadan express way, close to FourSquare Camp and it's causing major traffic in the area. More photos after the cut...

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Drama As Congregation Chases Lagos Pastor From Pulpit Yesterday

Damnation was let free yesterday, Sunday, August 30, at the United Methodist Church, in the Oshodi range of Lagos.

The congregation premises

The Punch reports that individuals from the congregation dismisses their minister and pursued him away for purportedly impregnating his housemaid who is additionally an individual from his congregation. As per report, the minister, Barkuma Andrew, was halted from driving the congregation seven months back when the housemaid, Elegance, had inconveniences in the wake of prematurely ending the pregnancy. The minister lives with his wife, kids, wife's cousin, Support, and Elegance in a three-room level inside the congregation premises.

It was accounted for that the individuals had begged the Focal Meeting of the congregation in Taraba State to help investigate the affirmed episode. Be that as it may, when the region did not make a move, the assemblage looked for the administration of another minister three weeks prior. The assemblage got the opportunity to chapel at around 10am yesterday for Sunday benefit just to see that Andrew and some "obscure" individuals had started the administration.

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This grew the annoyance of the individuals from the congregation as they pursued minister Andrew and his people out of the congregation. Men from the Makinde police division, including the DPO, were said to have interceded after the episode was accounted for at the station. An individual from the congregation and a previous secretary to Andrew, Moses Sherima, said that the minister sent his wife to her town when he impregnated Beauty. He said:

"My room is inverse minister's loft and I was his secretary. When he began dating that young lady (Beauty), I called his wife's cousin, Support, on the matter. She said Elegance used to advise her at whatever point the minister had intercourse with her. At a point, I needed to move upstairs when I could no more bear it. The day that fetus removal happened, I was dozing inside my room when I heard Beauty shouting. I hurried there and saw blood turning out from her reproductive organs. At the point when the wife returned from one of her various excursions, he advised her to send Support away."

Another church part, John Komboroh, said the congregation was humiliated by Andrew's behavior, including that they were sick of his authority. He said:

"The request of infidelity against the minister had been sent to the religious administrator at the Focal Meeting. He came here, yet did not make a move. That was the reason we kept in touch with the primary body, the Southern Gathering to give us another minister. His (Andrew's) activity is a shame to us. We don't need him once more."

The new minister of the congregation, Reverend James Sunday, said:

"We spoke the truth to begin our administration at the beginning of today when we met the old minister and some obscure individuals officially holding the administration. I quieted down my kin to dodge disarray."

Another occupant and a female part, who distinguished herself just as Gift, said the minister had once made lewd gestures to her.

"My spouse is not generally at home. The minister would call me in the night and inquired as to whether I had rested. One day he went into my room and gave me a delicate slap on my back. I had just the wrapper on me. I was astonished and told my neighbors."

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At the point when reached on the phone around 1pm on Sunday, Andrew said he was in a meeting and guaranteed to return to The Punch on the episode. He told The Punch Metro that he was still at the meeting when he was gotten back to around 5pm.

In the mean time, a South African minister, Minister Peniel, is prevalently known for various interesting acts. He had nourished his gathering live snake. He had transformed human hair into sustenance for the utilization of the congregation individuals.

He was captured and accused of creature remorselessness in the wake of nourishing his believers wind however he later discharged on safeguard and he said the South African police don't know who they are battling.

Incensed individuals from the EFF detachment had apparently set the congregation burning around two weeks back, vowing to encourage Mnguni snakes and rodents, precisely as he had done to individuals from his ETDM church.

Best Lunch Spots in Lagos

• These are a few restaurants and bars in Lagos where you can get the best of some of your favorite foods. We are going to be showing you where you can find some of the best Shawarma, Mexican, Chinese and Japanese food in Lagos, and also the best Suya and Ice-cream spots on the Island and Mainland as well.

Ebeano Shawarma – Lekki

There’s no doubt that this is one of the best shawarma spots in Lagos! So many people have testified to its goodness! If you haven’t had shawarma from ebeano, try one and be a believer.

Bungalows – Mexican Food – Victoria Island

Feeling mexican? Satisfy your cravings the right way. Bungalows has a variety of mouth watering mexican food for your viewing and eating pleasure.

Honey’s Cupcakes 

Everyone’s talking about it! Word on the street is Honey’s makes some of the best cupcakes in town. Even if you’re not a fan of cake, you will fall in love when you try Honey’s.

Sukura Resturant – Japenese Food – Victoria Island

That foreign goodness! Sukura’s got the best Japanese food in these parts.

Ikoyi Club – Ikoyi

If you are a lover of the meaty goodness that is Suya, then ikoyi is the place to be. Ikoyi has some of the best suya spots in Lagos, and Ikoyi club is definitely one of them.

Best Shawarma – Surulere

Best Shawarma is the best shawarma on the Mainland and there’s no arguing that. They make it to perfection, perfect size, perfect taste. What more can you ask for?!

Yin Yang Chinese Resturant – Lekki

If you’re looking for where to get great chinese food then yin yang is the answer. They serve a variety of awesome Chinese food, and not the disgusting tasteless kind!

Hans and Rene Ice-cream Parlor – Victoria Island

To all the ice-cream lovers, Hans and Rene are fulfilling our every desires! They’ve got some of the best ice-cream in all of Lagos!

Georges Chinese Resturant – Surulere

George’s makes some of the best Chinese food on the mainland. So if you’re craving Chinese and you don’t want to go all the way to the Island, Georges got you covered.

Vellvett Grill, Lounge and Bar – Victoria Island

The famous Vellvett Grill, Lounge and Bar is the place to go if you’re looking a classy place to eat good food.

Why Lagosians Love Fridays

Thank God it’s Friday Fridays are special days in Lagos. A new week has just ended and the feeling of euphoria and contentment is high in some people. For others, it might be dissatisfaction about the way the week has gone. Regardless of how the week went, Lagosians look towards Fridays with excitement.
Here are the five reasons Lagosians love Fridays.
Relaxation


The projection of the weekend is enough to calm the nerves after a long boring week. Friday offers the opportunity to begin planning on how to de-stress. For Lagosians, the feeling of excitement is high. It’s a visit to the spa or arrangement to book a nice exotic hotel. It’s an opportunity to spend time out with friends and catch up on the latest gusts. Some Lagosians see it as an opportunity to eat a homemade meal as against the fast food that has been the source of food during the week. There so many ways Lagosians relax and trust them to be creative about.

Get Over A Bad Week


Friday is actually a work day and incidentally, it offers more work than other days because you want to round up all the work for the week so you can start a new chapter the following week. It is however a great day to get over a not so productive week. It brings relief and a chance to sigh. Lagosians don’t just thank God it’s Friday for nothing. There is a finality that comes with Friday that makes looking forward to the weekend fun.
Owambe

No other city does it like Lagos when it comes to Owambe parties. These are not ordinary partiesd. Lagosians look forward to these weekend parties with a mixture of delight and responsibility. These are celebrations that involve elaborate planning and can even be done in the short time available. Take a baby shower/naming ceremony for example. It is planned within seven days and there is still to distribute aso ebi. Lagosians sometimes have to shuttle between two or more parties in a single day. If you don’t attend other people’s parties, who will attend yours?

Make Up For Lost Days

Lagosians love Fridays as it present an opportunity to plan on how to make up for the days lost. Sa lot of people practically have no time for their family or friends during the week and make use of Fridays to plan on making up for this. It’s a chance to plan on our to check how the children are performing well in school and know what you need to check out how every other member of the family is doing. Friday also makes it possible to see how you can check out your own well being. Trust Lagosians not to miss that opportunity
Evaluation



In order to forge ahead, there is need to look into what has transpired in the past. Lagosians use Fridays to evaluate in order to observe and take note of the high and low points of the week in order to perform better the following week. Its no secret Lagosians are successful because they correct their mistakes and strive towards perfection. The market is competitive and there is the need to get an edge. Why wont Lagosians love Fridays?