Photos From Across Africa: A Visit to Lome!

Photos from a visit to Lome, the capital city of Togo, a small country in west Africa, along the Gulf of Guinea. 

Coming into Lome city on a road journey, one is greeted with the alluring view of the Atlantic Ocean on the left and some momentous sights of the city on the right.

A major street off Boulevard du mono, Lome

As part of the Beach beautification, Palm trees are planted in an arranged order and protected until they are big enough to stand on their own. These palm are arguably one of the most fascinating sights in Lome.

The Palm Beach front which is a sight to behold serves as haven for tourists, and traders.   

A fisherman at the Beach

A group rehashing their dance moves at the Beach

Monument de l'independance,  Ave 2 Fevrier, Lome, Togo

In Lome, a common meal, especially breakfast is bread sold with Eggs or Baked, beans, Sardines, mayonnaise, Butter etc..

 

Baskets made from cargo package plastics is a growing trend in Lome. They serve for multiple purpose usage...ranging from refuge baskets, to carrier baskets etc.

A street off the major Boulevard in Lome

Part of the popular Asigame market where art works ranging from Leather works, clothes etc.. are sold. 

A dead fish washed ashore the beach

Critics Lash President Trump's Executive Order Travel Ban!

Recently U.S President Donald Trump signed an executive order, which restricts travellers from seven countries named as "countries of concern": Sudan, Libya, Yemen, Iran, Somalia, Syria and Irag, from entering the United States for 90 days.

Howbeit, countries like Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Turkey believed and accused of supporting extremist groups and alleged to have Trump's business interest were surprisingly exempted from the 90 days Executive Order restriction. 

Critics argued that the United States being a nation other countries look up to in terms of Leadership, objectivity should be paramount in its International Policy decisions.

Illegal Constructions Blocking Canal Flow!

It's a matter of months before the rainy season comes. With so many un-attended canals in the environment, it seems despite the many hazards of the 2016 flood in most parts of Lagos and other Nigerian urban and rural areas, ranging from loss of lives and properties to displacements, no workable plan(s) to address the situation appears to be in motion. 

Vision of the Lagos State Ministry of Environment for example, indicates that the ministry intends bringing about: “A flood-free, hygienic and beautiful Lagos.”.... achievable through its Mission of promoting: “.......a clean, healthy, sustainable Environment for the well being of citizenry through the application of best practices in Environmental Management.”  Images in these pictures above and below however indicates otherwise. 

Apart from over-grown weeds and debris abandoned in canals, houses are constructed very close to canals thereby blocking free flow of water, resulting in flood. 

It beats the imagination of any well meaning mind, leaving one to ponder on these questions: 

*  Who authorised the sales of these lands and constructions? 

* What practicable plans does the Ministry of The Environment in Nigerian States have on 'Greening' and on curtailing impending flood?

Below is a picture of a well planed canal area in a 'developed country'. 

This picture can actually be replicated all over canal areas in Lagos and other Nigerian states. 

Parts Of Ojuelegba Bridge calling For Attention!

Part of the fly-over, bridge at Ojuelegba bus-stop, Surulere, Lagos, ascending the bridge from Barracks Bus-Stop is gradually degenerating. 

Somethings needs to be done about this situation to avoid impending catastrophe. 

Lagos Popular Foodstuff Market!

Photos of the newly completed Ultra Modern Complex at the popular Oyinbo food stuff market, Ebute Metta, Lagos- Nigeria.

Oyingbo market is known majorly for sales of food items at very cheap price. Traders from markets across the state, and individuals throng the market on daily basis to purchase in wholesale for retail marketting, or simply to stock their houses. 

It is believed that with this development, some level of orderliness will be restored in the environment which was hitherto characterised by chaos owing to the vehicle and human traffic the market attracts.

LAWMA Your Attention Is Needed At Ilaje Bus-Stop!

Pile of stinking dirt at Ilaje bus-stop, (behind Oshodi bus terminus) along Lekki-Epe express way, Lekki Peninsula axis, Lagos, Nigeria.

Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) take note.

Kuwaiti Prince Executed For The Murder Of His Nephew!

Kuwait on Wednesday, January, 25th, 2017 executed a member of its royal family Prince Sheikh Faisal Abdullah Al Sabah, who was found guilty of the murder of another prince, his nephew Shaikh Basil Salem Sabah Al Salem Al Sabah in 2011.  

Shaikh Basil Salem Sabah Al Salem Al Sabah (murdered, Left) Sheikh Faisal Abdullah Al Sabah (Right)

Kuwaiti media reported that "Shaikh Faisal who works as a captain in the Kuwaiti army had gone in June 2010 to visit Shaikh Basil at the Maseelah palace owned by the late Emir. The two princes were sitting together with other people, when the alleged killer told his nephew that he wanted to speak with him in private. The two princes left the main room and, seconds later, guests heard shots. Upon entering the room, they found Shaikh Basil wounded and promptly took him to Mubarak Al Kabeer Hospital where he was declared dead. Medical staff said that the prince had been shot several times at close range, according to reports. The police arrested the alleged killer and started an investigation into the case."