A Ghanaian civil engineering graduate turned hairdresser in Lagos stirred the curiosity of RITA OWOLEOR enough to probe into some men thriving in the business in an exclusively woman’s world. Her report. Jeremiah Ihionu Mbama’saccount is not the usual story of necessity pushing agraduate into
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The relationship between the Rivers State Governor, Chibuike Amaechi, and the Nigeria Police Force further nosedived last week, making many to wonder if things will ever be normal again between both parties. Amaechi had, in response to the withdrawal of police security to politicians last week, alleged that the action was to facilitate the assassination […]
There is a peculiar mess going on in Yorubaland today that is galling but not totally shocking. It is the sheer opportunistic attempt by some people to misinform our people on the outcome of the 2014 National Conference. In the worst face of cant and sophistry, these few delegates to the conference have resorted to […]
JOY EKEKE and KINGSLEY NDIMELE spent several hours on the Mile 2-Apapa Wharf Road now undergoing rehabilitation and reports that the frustration and economic losses caused by the perennial gridlock remains a problem to be solved. APAPA, the home of ports and marine services, and host to Nigeria’s maritime capital, is in the news again […]
Lawrence Nomanyagbon Anini, Nigeria’s most notorious armed robber, was born sometime in 1960. He terrorised the old Bendel State, especially its capital, Benin City in the 1980s. By 1986, his robbery exploits had reached such a terrible level that it became a national issue. He operated along with his lieutenant, Monday Osunbor, and others. However, […]
As you drive towards Ojota from Maryland across the bridge, look to your right and you would see a sprawling slum beginning from under the bridge right behind the Ojota New Garage. The unusual thing about the slum is that people live right on top of scraps and refuse dumps. Daily Times undertook a tour of […]
With The Testimony Of A NASA Engineer Let’s examine the Bible Old Testament anew in the light of modern technology and findings. Those who have not read Exodus chapter 3 in the original Hebrew may not realise the significance of that Mt Sinai where Moses went rearing the sheep of his father-in-law, the Chief Priest […]
It seems harmless enough: “a person shall not remove tissue, blood or blood product from the body of another living person for any purpose …” Then the clincher: the above provision may be waived “for medical investigations and treatment in emergency cases.” The above are among the provisions of the National Health Bill signed into […]
For fun seekers who like to enjoy the best things in life, Wendy’s place owned by Princess Toyin Atobatele is the best place to be. The Eatery which boasts of all the exotic fittings befitting of an A-class eatery, is tucked inside Omole area of the Lagos metropolis. Ever since it threw its doors opened […]
In modern times, it is presented by the people of Lagos as a tourist event and, due to its history, it is, traditionally, performed on Lagos Island. The word Eyo refers to the costumed dancers, known as the masquerades that participate during the festival. The origins of this observance are found in the inner workings […]
Taiwo Ajai Lycett is an acclaimed international actor born on the 3rd of February 1941. Having contemplated acting as a full-time profession after being spotted at the Royal court Theater London in 1967, she launched into an intensive training programme in singing, dance, voice production and acting technique at the City Literary Institute, the Ac-tors forum, […]
Gbubemi God’s Covenant Snr, visited the waterfront communi-ties of Makoko in Lagos State and came out with a tale of two set-tlements, one buried in the grave of urban development, the other living in apprehension of the Dooms Day. There once was Mokoko, a col-lection of communities, all coastline waterfront dwellers and wood workers […]
Let’s face it: there are some cars that are just simply more appealing than others. While looked down upon by some, these cars all have some hipster appeal. They look like they are made by Fischer-Price, but these cars are built to last and built to crush obstacles. If you’ve ever had to climb a […]
For you to engage Dr. Cosmas Maduka, the chairman of Coscharis Group of Companies and sole distributor for BMW in Nigeria for an hour in an unproductive environment will be tantamount to losing a million dollars in a Casino. Wherever you see him, it’s either there is a new business development about to or already […]
Tomorrow, an art exhibition en-titled ‘Effort’ will open at 2.30pm in the main exhibition hall of the National Museum, Onikan, Lagos. It is the latest solo showing of Oli-sa Nwadiogbu.The Lagos-based paint-er for the past two decades has executed commis-sions as a sculptor, painter and bronze caster, and has worked with some of the notable […]
For those who may not be familiar with core mathematics, especially further maths and its engineering terminologies, the rendezvous gave a clear definition of cryogenics. “Cryogenics is derived from the Greek words “kruos” for frost, and “genos” for origin or creation. Simplified, it is the study of the phenomena, techniques and concepts occurring at temperatures […]
An Enugu-Ezike based herbalist in Aji community of Igboeze North LGA of Enugu state, Chief Simon Odo, popularly referred to as ‘Onu Uwa’ says he desires to have a village of his own, for a good reason: The 68 years old herbal practitioner is married to all of 56 women and over 300 children, and […]
Despite efforts by the Kano State Government at making education free for all girls in the state, some parents still prefer their children to hawk wares on the streets than sent them to school. That is a story of Nana Khadija, who decided to run away from home to get education rather than spend her […]
It was a breezy evening in the 1980s, in the shanty suburb of Orile Iganmu; the toilet was full to the brim and smelling badly. The entire neighbourhood was a stench. Then came the man, dressed in a pair of black trousers, tucked in rain boots and handkerchiefs tied around his mouth. He moved from […]
My first trip to South Africa was sometime in 1994, shortly before the revered icon Nelson Mandela became the first democratically elected Black President of the country. I had gone on a one-week FAM trip sponsored by the defunct Air Afrique airline for their selected top selling travel agents. I was chosen in my capacity […]
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