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You don't want to stand in the way of the full palm length Opambata Lagos: Eyo Festival, taxi, okada or danfo banned on Island, 25th Apr, 09 Eko, Lagos Nigeria. Lagos will attract media attention from the world tomorrow, Saturday, 25th of April 09 (no environmental sanitation exercise) as the Eyo Masquerades file out in Lagos Island to compete (to win 1 million, 750k and 500k), honour late Chief TOS Benson of Ikorodu and thrill tourists and spectators. With the kind of media attention, publicity and importance attached to the festival, Governor Fashola has stepped in big time to ensure orderliness, safety and security ... Read Full Story

Position:  Sales Manager Job Reference:  SM/NA/13103 Posted:  03 MAY 2009 • Closing: 16 MAY 2009 Department:  Commercial Company / Division:  Emirates airline Location:  Nigeria - Lagos  The Emirates Group is a highly profitable business with a turnover of approximately US$ 11.2 billion and over 40,000 employees.   Click here to read more & apply Online Read Full Story

While Nigeria has of course produced many of its own musicians and actors , the children of Nigerian immigrants have made an even greater impact in the entertainment world. Now we turn our sights to athletes. Arguably the greatest decathlete of all time is an Englishman born to a Scottish father and Nigerian mother. His real name is Francis Morgan Odayele Thompson, but most know him as Daley Thompson can lay claim to 4 world records, 2 Olympic gold medals (1980 and 1984), 3 Commonwealth gold medals, 1 World Championship gold and 2 European Championship gold medals. This multitalented individual even played professional football ... Read Full Story

This author does not always form the habit of responding to opinions of others on any subject, although, given the polarization of ethnicity in Nigerian politicking, I found myself frequently drawn into such, particularly on Igbo issues. Ethnicity is a polarizing topic in Nigeria and as such, like religion, one has to be very careful when it is being discussed. Once again, this author is compelled to respond to an article titled: “Ndokwa not Igbo” published in the Vanguard of September 21, 2006, by Omenazu Ofili whose arguments are porous and paradoxical. Since the publication of the article, this writer, among others, was very ... Read Full Story

Dana Air, Nigeria's newest airline, is looking for dedicated and committed individuals to join us in Lagos, Nigeria. If you like the idea of being part of small, friendly team of people at the start of an exciting new venture , this is the time to act. You will benefit from: - Competitive salary package - Excellent standards of Training - A highly organized and supportive environment - Great opportunities for career advancement MD83 Captains As an MD83 Captain for Dana Air, you will be responsible to the Chief Pilot and the Company for the safe and efficient operation of the aircraft. To join ... Read Full Story