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It is no longer news that billionaire Jeffrey Epstein is dead. What remains is the fact that not many people believe the verdict of the coroner that he killed himself in prison. Some people believe he was murdered. So we have those who believe he killed himself and those who believe he was murdered. There is a third category of persons interested in the case….
Lagos Opportunity Street, organizers of the long overdue Lagos Traffic Reality TV Show, is preparing to put out an invite calling interested persons for an audition. The Maiden Edition, titled The Rushians Gang will feature the following: ‘Tushed’ and ‘Untushed’ Okada Riders ‘Tushed’ and ‘Untushed’ Keke Marwa Riders Uber and Taxify Drivers Yellow Taxi Drivers Danfo Drivers BRT Bus Drivers Bullion Van Drivers Police Escort…
Kamoru is a Lagos based Danfo Driver. For those not familiar with the term, a Danfo driver drives any of the popular yellow and black striped buses that dot the city of Lagos. Some of them like Kamoru, will make the heart of his alter-ego, Lewis Hamilton, skip a beat or two by their dare devilry stunts behind the wheels. Suddenly, Lewis Hamilton behind one…
One day only last week My first son walked up to me Dad, my taste buds’ bored, he said Bored? Taste buds bored? I asked Yes, no new delicacy for my palate Only familiar meals on my plate So I taught him this song: Pangolin oh, pangolin eh Pangolin oh, pangolin eh Pangolin get pay, pangolin get taste Oya see the money, oya see delicacy…
Come out in the open at dusk, look up in the night sky and show your hate Find a mirror that can show your complete figure Look in the mirror and show that person your hate Switch roles with that person See them smile at those you love Listen to them sing about love
They love Nigeria because they have not known any other country since they were born. Their parents are Nigerians. So were their grandparents. They are educated. They love to read, and have discovered the incredible power called internet access. They have bound themselves by oath to know as much about themselves as possible. And as much about others too. They have ceased worrying about many…
I used to think persons who live in Lagos are sleep deprived. On the contrary, they are not. A significant percentage sleep in traffic! These days the hours of sleep during the gridlock have been extended. Some people now do 30minutes to 1hour. Or even more. On Monday, I spent more than 3hours in a journey that otherwise would have taken me not more than…
Do you love Prince Andrew? What does it matter if I say I do or do not? Love is not something you say. It is something you do Love is not something you say? Did you hear yourself? Has your wife ever heard you say that? She knows I love her dearly And you never say, I love you to her? Words are cheap Don’t…
Yesterday, we saw ‘8 Ways to compensate for the time you didn’t commit to the person who fell in love with you.’ Some readers wanted me to provide the other ‘half of the coin.’ That is, what tips are available for those who want to move on with their lives after those they fell in love with did not commit to them. The following are…