24/11/2023
Where can you find affordable apartments to rent in Alimosho?
Ayobo, Aboru, Igando, Ijegun and Abule Egba axis –all located within the Alimosho LGA–are home to some of the most affordable apartments in Lagos.
Original, non-partisan reporting on the politics, business, and culture of Ikeja.
24/11/2023
A truck and car have collided, causing gridlock at Magboro on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
24/11/2023
It’s the weekend! Don’t stay indoors, go out and have some fun!
We curated this list of events from gospel to secular for you to attend this weekend in Lagos!
23/11/2023
LASTMA seizes 15 tankers over indiscriminate parking along Oshodi-Apapa Expressway
The tankers were seized during an enforcement operation carried out by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Thursday
23/11/2023
The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health and NGO Evidence Action, has launched a free school-based mass deworming program.
23/11/2023
Nigerian rapper, Oladipupo Oladimeji, aka Oladips, previously rumored to have passed away, has now removed the obituary post from his Instagram page.
Nigerian rapper, Oladipupo Oladimeji, aka Oladips, previously rumored to have passed away, is alive.
23/11/2023
Thank you to our esteemed followers as we cross the 1000 mark. We appreciate your support and continued loyalty.
22/11/2023
Nigerian lawyer and artist, Oyinlola Odumewu, always dreamt of making it into the Guinness World Records.
Inspired by other Nigerian dance record holder Kaffy Shefau, her cousin Pinkie Debbie and Hilda Bassey, Odumewu attempted the longest solo painting marathon recognized by Guinness.
Nigerian lawyer and artist, Oyinlola Odumewu spoke with The Record's Omon Okhuevbie about how she rediscovered her love for drawing and painting, the challenges during the painting marathon, and future plans post Guinness World Record accreditation.
21/11/2023
Clerk of the House, Barr. Olalekan Onafeko, read a letter before the lawmakers quoting the governor as seeking the confirmation of a commissioner-nominee and five nominees in the position of special advisers.
The Lagos State House of Assembly has demanded for identities of five out of the six Cabinet Nominees sent by Governor Babajide Sanwo-olu.
21/11/2023
Gov Sanwo-olu admits ‘mistake’ on procurement record
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has admitted that there could be a 'mistake' in the procurement record released by the Lagos State Public Procurement Agency (PPA).
21/11/2023
The Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) has initiated Token Identification (TID) rollover, as part of its commitment to delivering outstanding services.
The Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) has initiated Token Identification (TID) rollover.
21/11/2023
Speaker of the Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa directed the Committee on Procurement to issue the invitation at the Plenary monitored by our Correspondent on Tuesday.
The Lagos State House of Assembly has invited the state's procurement agency over reports of alleged spendings by the Offices of the Governor
21/11/2023
Lagos reiterates ban on event centers in Ikeja GRA
The Lagos State Government has reiterated its ban on event centers in Ikeja GRA, insisting that the area is zoned for residential purposes only.
21/11/2023
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has denied the accusations from Labour Party candidate Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, who claimed that the state financed his legal battle post the March 18, 2023 election.
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has denied the accusations from Labour Party candidate Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour.
20/11/2023
LAGESC demolishes illegal stalls near Schools in Lagos
Personnel of the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) officers, also known as Kick Against Indiscipline, have removed street vendors and demolished unauthorized stalls near some schools in Lagos. Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources Tokunbo Wahab announced in a socia...
20/11/2023
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has received the Daewoo Engineering and Construction Nigeria Limited's management, led by Group Chairman Mr. Jung Won Ju on Monday at the Lagos House in Ikeja.
20/11/2023
Top 5 authorized mobile phone retail stores in Ikeja
These stores, recognized by leading brands like Infinix, Tecno, and iPhone, have a track record of quality, authenticity, and customer satisfaction.
20/11/2023
On November 1, 2023, the Nigerian Railway Corporation made changes to its ticketing, bidding farewell to paper trails and cash transactions.
A step by step guide on how to purchase the Lagos to Ibadan or Abeokuta online tickets. You can follow these straightforward steps to purchase a ticket on the Nigerian Railway Corporation’s website.
20/11/2023
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20/11/2023
The Lagos State Government has reopened five markets in the Mushin area, following a temporary closure due to environmental infractions, particularly indiscriminate waste dumping.
20/11/2023
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20/11/2023
Don’t let criticism from people weigh you down, keep moving! Happy New Week!
19/11/2023
Happy International Men’s Day!
Do you know that su***de has been found to be the biggest killer of men under the age of 45? Let’s come together to stop male su***de, create more awareness about men’s mental health issues and also create a safe space for men to be open about these issues.
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18/11/2023
What happened in Lagos the past week?
- Sanwo-Olu’s election victory upheld
- Reckless driver kills two LAWMA sweepers
- Labour Congress suspends strike
To read this week's Ten Things, click the link in our bio.
Ten Things on the Record is a weekly newsletter where we curate a list of things you need to know if you live or work in Lagos.
17/11/2023
The Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat has received the accomplished Estonian slackliner and Guinness World Record holder, Jaan Roose.
17/11/2023
Third Mainland Bridge to close for repairs on Monday
Ramps on the Third Mainland Bridge will be closed to traffic starting at 7 am on Monday, the Federal Ministry of Works has announced.
17/11/2023
What happened in Lagos this past week?
- Sanwo-Olu’s election victory upheld
- Reckless driver kills two LAWMA sweepers
- Labour Congress suspends strike
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17/11/2023
The Nigerian Army announced that it has disposed 642 unexploded bombs recovered from the Ikeja Military Cantonment.
17/11/2023
Looking for places to unwind, have fun or learn one or two things in Lagos this weekend?
Check out our curated social guide for the weekend!
17/11/2023
Beautiful Nubia, one of Nigeria’s most celebrated folk music artists, will be performing at EMUfest 2023 in Lagos and Ibadan.
The Owuro L'Ojo crooner and founder of Roots Renaissance Band will be joined by other veteran folk musicians, including LaToya Aduke and Baba Jimi Solanke. %
16/11/2023
At the Plenary monitored by our Correspondent on Thursday, the lawmakers also advocated that special tribunals be empowered to oversee election matters following some lapses observed in the just concluded elections.
15/11/2023
The Governor said the ruling in his favour validated the position of Lagosians who freely cast their ballots to return him as Governor and Doctor Obafemi Hamzat as deputy.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has praised the decision of the Appeal's Court judgement which affirmed his victory in the last election.
15/11/2023
The suspension comes after meetings with the Minister of Labour Simon Lalong and National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu.
15/11/2023
Lagos Schools comply with NLC strike order
Public schools in Lagos, on Wednesday, complied with the directives of The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and affiliated unions to embark on strike.
15/11/2023
The court of appeal in Lagos has dismissed the suit filed by the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Abdulazeez Adediran popular known as Jandor against the election of Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
15/11/2023
Ikeja Electric Distribution Company (IE) has urged customers to utilize their payment channels for transactions as its offices are temporarily closed.
Ikeja Electric Distribution Company (IE) has urged customers to utilize their payment channels for transactions as its offices are temporarily closed due to the current indefinite strike action by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) the Trade Union Congress (TUC).
15/11/2023
The mover of the motion, Hon. Temitope Adewale, who chairs the House Committee on Transportation, raised the issue under ‘Matters of Urgent Public Importance’.
Lagos State House of Assembly has summoned the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, to appear over incessant recklessness on roads, one of which led to the death of two sweepers recently.
14/11/2023
Helen Williams spent 11 days and over two million naira (£2,031; $2,493) creating this remarkable wig, using 1,000 bundles of hair, 12 cans of hair spray, 35 tubes of hair glue, and 6,250 hair clips.
Helen Williams, a wigmaker from Lagos, has made history by crafting the world's longest handmade wig measuring an impressive 351.28 meters.
14/11/2023
Police operatives of the Ojodu Division, on Tuesday apprehended Oladimeji Hassan at Berger, Lagos for possessing a locally made gun and twenty-five live cartridges.
Police operatives of the Ojodu Division, on Tuesday apprehended Oladimeji Hassan at Berger, Lagos for possessing a locally made gun.
14/11/2023
The Lagos State Task Force has debunked the allegations claiming that officials of the agency were involved in the car chase which led to an accident and tragic death of two Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) officials at Gbagada on Monday.
The Lagos State Task Force has debunked the allegations claiming that officials of the agency were involved in the fatal Gbagada car chase.
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Inspired by other Nigerian dance record holder Kaffy Shefau, her cousin Pinkie Debbie and Hilda Bassey, Odumewu attempted the longest solo painting marathon recognized by Guinness.As a child, she had her drawings of cartoon characters all over her room but didn’t take art seriously until after Law School in 2016. While working as a lawyer in Lagos, she explored makeup artistry, switched to face painting, and rediscovered her love for drawing and painting. Click the link in our bio to read the full story.
Meet Oyinlola Odumewu, a Nigerian lawyer turned self-taught artist. She recently took on the Guinness World Record for the longest individual painting marathon, creating 30 artworks over an impressive 82 hours. In her interview with Ikeja Record, she shares her artistic journey, transitioning from law to painting, and the challenges she encountered during the marathon.
Do you know that the @info_nrc no longer accepts cash payments? The primary advantage of buying tickets online is the ability to reserve your seat in advance. You can simply show your online ticket to an official on crowded days, bypass the queue and receive your reserved ticket promptly. Have you boarded the train recently? Share your experience with us!
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Looking for places to unwind, have fun or learn one or two things in Lagos this weekend? Check out our curated social guide for the weekend!
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Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat after the Court of Appeal struck out case against Governor Sanwo-Olu. The Court of Appeal in Lagos dismissed the suit filed by the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Abdulazeez Adediran popularly known as Jandor against the election of Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Video credit: Africa News24
Lagos PDP reacts as the Court of Appeal in Lagos dismissed the suit filed by the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Abdulazeez Adediran popular known as Jandor against the election of Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
Meet Helen Williams from Lagos, Nigeria. She has achieved a new record for the longest handmade wig which stretches an incredible 351.28 metres (1,152 ft 5 in). Video credit: Guinness World Records
JUST IN: Gbagada expressway is blocked!
Space Bar Africa is a space observatory that allows you to have a closer view of the moon, stars and other objects in space with a telescope. It is a growing community in Lagos, they don’t have a walk-in station because they are yet to find a permanent site. Instead, they hold their meetings and observatory sessions in different locations around Lagos.You can find out more about this Observatory on our website.
A KAI operative, Ogunde Bukola disclosed to The Record that the major reason for the removal of the underbridge market is because of the upcoming pedestrian bridge project which would be built within the vicinity…Click the link in our bio to read the full story.
The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, on September 29, cited various environmental infractions including, reckless waste disposal, and unhygienic premises, among others for the closure of Ladipo automobile spare parts market which lasted for 17 days. Before its reopening on October 16, the closure affected not just the income of the traders who mostly depend on the daily income from their businesses but also buyers, and resellers of automobile spare parts…Click the link in our bio to read our story on the true reason for the closure of Ladipo market.
Three years after the Endsars protest, do you think anything has changed? You can also share your views on this in the comment section.#endsars #20102020 #lagosnews #lagosnewsupdate #ikejarecord #ikeja
How did the Endsars protest and the aftermath of the 20-10-20 event change you? You can also share your views on this in the comment section.#endsars #20102020 #lagosnews #lagosnewsupdate #ikejarecord
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) workers spotted at cleaning up Ladipo market, Mushin, Lagos.Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, had on September 29, ordered the closure of the market for several environmental infractions including, reckless waste disposal, unhygienic premises, and non-payment of waste bills, among others. The Lagos State Government on Monday, October 16, reopened Ladipo Market, Mushin, after meeting “the most essential criteria.” Click the link in our bio to read the news stories.
Lagosians express displeasure on Wednesday, October 4, over the delayed collection of their Passport at the immigration Office, Ikeja.
Have you boarded any of the free buses initiated by Hon. Segun Odunmbaku, the Chairman of Ojodu LCDA for residents? Click the link in our bio to read more about this transport scheme. #ojodubuses #ojodulcda #ikejarecord
The American Corner is a US Department of State-sponsored initiative launched in 2000 with hundreds of centres spread across the world. The Corners serve as “regional resource centres for information and programs highlighting American culture, history, current events, and government.” In Nigeria, there are 18 American Corners. The Ikeja centre, which is situated along Airport Road, was opened in March 2022 and is a result of a partnership between the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos and Venture Garden Group, one of Africa’s largest technology groups. Like other American Corners across the world, the Ikeja centre hosts discussion groups, seminars, digital workshops, and meetings with local specialists on a wide range of American-focused topics. The centre is also a kind of makerspace.
In case you missed the Thursday procession for #Mohbad
Nollywood Actress Iyabo Ojo and some concerned Lagosians spotted at Ikeja City Mall mobilising for #Mohbad Peace Walk.
Here are some amazing views from the Lagos #BlueLineRail Follow us for more Ikeja and Lagos news, comments and videos. #LagosOnTrack
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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mudashiru Obasa, has said there is no rift between him and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Obasa made the comment after the House last week rejected 17 out of 39 commissioner-nominees in a list forwarded by Sanwo-Olu. Speculations had been rife the House took the unusual decision due to a rift between the Speaker and the Governor. Video Credit: Lagos House of Assembly,
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Chief Whip of the Lagos House of Assembly, Hon. Mojeed Fatai, describes the screening of 39 cabinet nominees as intensive. #IkejaRecord
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