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21/05/2023

Opebi, Lagos– Emmppek foods Products, a leading producer of authentic Nigerian food products, has announced the launch of its range of products in SPAR Nigeria

Opebi, Lagos– Emmppek Foods Products, a leading producer of authentic Nigerian food products, has announced the launch of its range of products in four SPAR markets located in Lagos.

17/04/2023

An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court has remanded a clergyman, Daniel Oluwafeyiropo, for allegedly ra**ng two of his church members whose names were withheld.

17/04/2023

A 38-year-old man, Rasheed Olawale, has been arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State on charges of stealing.

A 38-year-old man, Rasheed Olawale, has been arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrates' Court in Lagos State on charges of stealing.

09/07/2022

As part of the effort to make Lagos state a “greener and healthier” place, the Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency (LASPARK) held its second quarterly tree planting event in Ikeja. https://ikejanews.com/news/849/photo-news-laspark-holds-tree-planting-session/

As part of the effort to make Lagos state a “greener and healthier” place, the Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency (LASPARK) held its second quarterly tree planting event in Ikeja. The planting session, which was held on Wednesday at the Governor’s office in Alausa, the Lagos metropolis, was ...

09/07/2022

Commuters in Ikeja have expressed their grievances about the sudden hike in transport fares by the public transport workers. https://ikejanews.com/news/860/fuel-scarcity-commuters-lament-hike-in-transport-fares/

Commuters in Ikeja have expressed their grievances on the sudden hike in transport fares by the public transport workers. Our correspondent, spoke with some residents and some motorists in Ikeja who attributed it to the hike in fuel pump price by some filling stations from 165 to 200 naira per litre...

04/07/2022

Stakeholders in Small and Medium Enterprises(SMEs) have been charged to digitalise their operations for economic reforms in enhancing the “global competitiveness and economic value in the 21st-Century economy.” https://ikejanews.com/news/800/smes-charged-to-digitalize-operations/

Stakeholders in Small and Medium Enterprises(SMEs) have been charged to digitalise their operations for economic reforms in enhancing the “global competitiveness and economic value in the 21st-Century economy.” The Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu made the call at the opening ceremony of...

04/07/2022

An Isuzu truck with a big container damaged more than five electric poles in an accident in Ogba on Wednesday. https://ikejanews.com/news/816/photo-news-truck-pulls-down-electric-poles/

An Isuzu truck with a big container damaged more than five electric poles in an accident in Ogba on Wednesday. According to eyewitness reports, the truck with the plate number TTN-638ZQ caused power disruption at about 9 pm on Wednesday on Thomas Salako street, off Ijaiye road when its driver miscal...

04/07/2022

As the second batch of measles immunisation is ongoing in the remainder of the Local Government Areas in Lagos state, Primary Health Centre officials urge parents to let their wards take part in the process. https://ikejanews.com/news/834/measles-parents-urged-to-vaccinate-children/

As the second batch of measles immunisation is ongoing in the remainder of the Local Government Areas in Lagos state, Primary Health Centre officials urge parents to let their wards take part in the process. Our Ikeja News correspondent who saw some health workers moving from house to house in Ikeja...

29/06/2022

The Lagos office of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has urged religious and traditional leaders to support public enlightenment on drug abuse among youths. https://ikejanews.com/news/809/ndlea-tasks-traditional-rulers-religious-leaders-on-drug-abuse/

The Lagos office of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has urged religious and traditional leaders to support public enlightenment on drug abuse among youths. The State Commander of the agency, Calys Alumona made the call at a three-day event in the commemoration of the International D...

29/06/2022

There were traffic jams on some major roads in Ikeja on Tuesday due to some barricades from Agidingbi road under maintenance. https://ikejanews.com/news/793/photo-news-gridlock-on-major-roads-in-ikeja/

There were traffic jams on some major roads in Ikeja on Tuesday due to some barricades from Agidingbi road under maintenance. Ijaiye Road leading to Akilo Crescent was busy as there was slow vehicular activities due to road maintenance. Also from Obafemi Awolowo way to the Kudirat Abiola way in the....

27/06/2022

A health insurance program known as Ilera Eko Social Health Plan operated by the Lagos state executive council will be offering free enrollment to at least 5,000 Lagos residents.

A health insurance program known as Ilera Eko Social Health Plan operated by the lagos state executive council will be offering free enrollment to at least 5,000 Lagos residents. This was disclosed by the commissioner of information and strategy for the state of Lagos, Gbenga Omotosho in a statement...

25/06/2022

As fuel scarcity persist in Lagos, people living in Adeyeri Crescent, Ikeja, are also battling the problem of power outage in the community.

As fuel scarcity persist in Lagos, people living in Adeyeri Crescent, Ikeja, are also battling the problem of power outage in the community. They told our Correspondent that they have not had power supply for about five days, which has affected an economic activities. Most shop owners have been usin...

22/06/2022

Queues of cars and tricycles were seen at some filling stations on Tuesday, as fuel scarcity resurfaced in Ikeja.

Queues of cars and tricycles were seen at some filling stations on Tuesday, as fuel scarcity resurfaced in Ikeja. The fuel scarcity started on Sunday, though the situation was fairly normal as only few cars were seen at some filling stations on the queue. Some bus drivers said they have been at fill...

20/06/2022

The Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has assured the people of the state, that the government will continue to be of good service for the betterment of the state.

The Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has assured the people of the state, that the government will continue to be of good service for the betterment of the state. He said the success recorded in the last three years was due to the collective efforts and the prayers from spiritual fathers fro...

20/06/2022

The Chapel of Christ the Light, Alausa, on Sunday marked the 2022 edition of Father’s Day in grand style.

The Chapel of Christ the Light, Alausa, on Sunday marked the 2022 edition of Father’s Day in grand style. IkejaNews observed that all men, who are fathers wore a traditional white apparells and we’re seated at the allocated section of the church to show the congregation how important the day is....

18/06/2022

After a heavy rain which lasted for over an hour in Ikeja, people could not ply pedestrian walks beside roads, as rain waters caused a flood in the metropolis

After a heavy rain which lasted for over an hour in Ikeja, people could not ply pedestrian walks beside roads, as rain waters caused a flood in the metropolis The Obafemi Awolowo Kudirat Abiola and Kodeosho roads, including some entrances to Computer Village were all flooded, causing traffic delay a...

17/06/2022

Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi has urged citizens of the state to take the measles mass immunisation as a rare opportunity.

Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi has urged citizens of the state to take the measles mass immunisation as a rare opportunity. Abayomi made this statement at a press briefing in Ikeja, Lagos state capital on Wednesday to pass a message about a 16-day mass vaccination campai...

16/06/2022

In a bid to further enforce the clampdown on commercial motorcyclists in the state, the Lagos State Government has inaugurated the Anti-Okada Squad, which is in line with the Transport Sector Reform Law (TSRL), 2018.

In a bid to further enforce the clampdown on commercial motorcyclists in the state, the Lagos State Government has inaugurated the Anti-Okada Squad, which is in line with the Transport Sector Reform Law (TSRL), 2018. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde,....

15/06/2022

The Lagos state government has declared three-day mourning, with flags to be flown at half-mast over the Owo killings that happened in Ondo state.

The Lagos state government has declared three-day mourning, with flags to be flown at half-mast over the Owo killings that happened in Ondo state Sanwo-Olu through a statement issued on Monday by the state Commissioner for Information, Gbenga Omotosho said the three days of mourning and flag flying....

14/06/2022

In spite of the rising cost of wheat flour and other condiments for the production of pastries, a young road side caterer in Ikeja is still holding out in what has become a dicey business.

In spite of the rising cost of wheat flour and other condiments for the production of pastries, a young road side caterer in Ikeja is still holding out in what has become a dicey business. Kogi-born Adaeza Aminu operating beside Awolowo house, Ikeja Lagos has vowed to continue to make and vend snack...

13/06/2022

The Chairman of Ikeja Local Government Area, Mojeed Balogun has urged the residents of Ikeja to register for their Permanent Voter Card (PVC) for the forthcoming 2023 general elections. https://ikejanews.com/news/687/registered-for-your-pvc-chairman-urges-ikeja-residents/

The Chairman of Ikeja Local Government Area, Mojeed Balogun has urged the residents of Ikeja to register for their Permanent Voter Card (PVC) for the forthcoming 2023 general elections. The Chairman in a statement in celebration of the Democracy Day, urged residents “to imbibe the values of democr...

13/06/2022

In commemoration of Democracy Day, Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Labour Party Presidential aspirant, Peter Obi and other dignitaries paid tributes to the late Chief MKO Abiola at his residence in Ikeja. https://ikejanews.com/news/690/june-12-sanwo-olu-obi-others-attend-memorial-event-at-abiolas-residence/

In commemoration of Democracy Day, Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Labour Party Presidential aspirant, Peter Obi and other dignitaries paid tributes to the late Chief MKO Abiola at his residence in Ikeja. The theme of the memorial event which was tagged “Lessons from Hope ’93 and June ...

12/06/2022

The Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Agency (DSVA) has reassured all Lagos State residents of the commitment of Governor Sanwo-Olu’s administration to upholding the tenets of the Safeguarding and Child Protection Executive Order. https://ikejanews.com/news/679/agency-assures-of-zero-tolerance-of-child-abuse/

The Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Agency (DSVA) has reassured all Lagos State residents of the commitment of Governor Sanwo-Olu’s administration to upholding the tenets of the Safeguarding and Child Protection Executive Order. The reassurance came after a teacher, Mr. Taiwo Ojo, was arrest...

12/06/2022

Residents of Ibijoke Street, Oregun, Lagos now sigh with relief as reconstruction work on a collapsed underground drainage system is nearing completion. https://ikejanews.com/news/677/relief-in-oregun-over-drainage-rehab-work/

Residents of Ibijoke Street, Oregun, Lagos now sigh with relief as reconstruction work on a collapsed underground drainage system is nearing completion. The upper part of the street, spanning about 500 meters, caved in a year ago, following the collapse of the drainage system underneath, subjecting...

09/06/2022

A Non-Governmental Organisation, (NGO), Feeds Circle Health Care Services, has emphasised the importance of taking part in regular medical checks, which gives healthier life. https://ikejanews.com/news/673/why-a-medical-check-up-is-important/

A Non-Governmental Organisation, (NGO), Feeds Circle Health Care Services, has emphasised the importance of taking part in regular medical checks, which gives healthier life. The NGO, which is a subsidiary ofCircle Nigeria Limited, registered under the umbrella of the Modern Traditional Medical Prac...

08/06/2022

The Lagos State Government’s Ministry of Housing has proposed fresh plans for sustaining the facilities in the state’s numerous housing schemes. https://ikejanews.com/business/property/656/homeowners-estate-residents-to-pay-maintenance-fees-for-facilities/

The Lagos State Government’s Ministry of Housing has proposed fresh plans for sustaining the facilities in the state’s numerous housing schemes. The state government will subsequently implement the payment of maintenance fees and sinking funds as part of the plan for this initiative, which will ...

08/06/2022

Ikeja reprographic consumables dealer, Samuel Bello, has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to rejig its foreign exchange policy to alleviate the difficulties plaguing the import-based business in the country. https://ikejanews.com/news/663/ikeja-toner-dealer-tasks-cbn-on-forex/

Ikeja reprographic consumables dealer, Samuel Bello, has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to rejig its foreign exchange policy to alleviate the difficulties plaguing the import-based business in the country. Speaking to our correspondent in his shop in Ikeja, Bello said many of his counterpar...

06/06/2022

The Lagos state government, through the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, organised an event in remembrance of the 2022 edition of World Environment Day. https://ikejanews.com/news/642/lagos-marks-world-environment-day/

The Lagos state government, through the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, organised an event in remembrance of the 2022 edition of World Environment Day. The golden theme of this year’s annual event, “Only One Earth,” brings Lagosians to consciousness about climate action, natural...

04/06/2022

For weeks, IkejaNews put the attitudes of residents to environmental cleanliness and proper dumping of refuse on a close marking and found out that the level of responsibility towards their environment is below par, especially in Ikeja, the Lagos state capital. https://ikejanews.com/opinion/635/opinion-curbing-improper-dumping-of-refuse-in-ikeja/

For weeks, IkejaNews put the attitudes of residents to environmental cleanliness and proper dumping of refuse on a close marking and found out that the level of responsibility towards their environment is below par, especially in Ikeja, the Lagos state capital. Despite some environmental policies an...

04/06/2022

After about forty minutes of heavy downpour, the popular Ijaiye road was covered with floodwater, as passers-by took alternative routes. https://ikejanews.com/news/628/photo-news-ijaiye-road-after-a-heavy-downpour/

After about forty minutes of heavy downpour, the popular Ijaiye road was covered with floodwater, as passers-by took alternative routes. The popular road, on which the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ) and the West African Examination Council are all located, had cars passing through the floode...

03/06/2022

The Lagos State Government has begun the enforcement of the ban on commercial motorcycles, also known as okada, in six Local Government Areas and nine Local Council Development Areas (LG/LCDAs). https://ikejanews.com/news/626/okada-govt-urges-lagosians-to-embrace-alternatives/

The Lagos State Government has begun the enforcement of the ban on commercial motorcycles, also known as okada, in six Local Government Areas and nine Local Council Development Areas (LG/LCDAs). Commissioner for Information and Strategy Gbenga Omotoso confirmed the enforcement on a Television Contin...

02/06/2022

Residents who work far from the Ikeja, Lagos state capital, have berated commercial motorcycles, popularly called “Okada,” tagging them as the fastest means of transportation amid slow and staggering traffic on the state’s major roads. https://ikejanews.com/news/619/complaints-over-okada-ban-as-govt-enforces-order/

Residents who work far from the Ikeja, Lagos state capital, have berated commercial motorcycles, popularly called “Okada,” tagging them as the fastest means of transportation amid slow and staggering traffic on the state’s major roads. In the early hours of today, this reporter went to the hea...

02/06/2022

Concerning Lagos state government’s irreversible plan to ban commercial motorcycles popularly called”Okada” on highways in six major cities of the, youths in the state have been encouraged to drum support behind the state government decision despite the convenience the means of transportation is giving them. https://ikejanews.com/news/616/okada-ban-youths-urged-to-support-directive/

Concerning Lagos state government’s irreversible plan to ban commercial motorcycles popularly called”Okada” on highways in six major cities of the, youths in the state have been encouraged to drum support behind the state government decision despite the convenience the means of transportation ...

02/06/2022

Residents are, in their numbers, at one of the Independent National Electoral Commission centres, on the process of the issuance of the Permanent Voters Card (PVC) in Ikeja, Lagos state capital. https://ikejanews.com/news/608/photo-news-queue-as-inec-pvc-registration-ongoing/

Residents are, in their numbers, at one of the Independent National Electoral Commission centres, on the process of the issuance of the Permanent Voters Card (PVC) in Ikeja, Lagos state capital. Our reporter, on Wedenesday gathered from the people, who were at the centre that they had appointments o...

31/05/2022

From the get-go, fate had left John Oluremi Ojo with a slim chance of making it in life. It was like he would never be able to wriggle out of the carapace of poverty in which circumstance of his birth had tucked him. https://ikejanews.com/featured/604/ojo-from-palm-wine-vending-to-accountancy/

From the get-go, fate had left John Oluremi Ojo with a slim chance of making it in life. It was like he would never be able to wriggle out of the carapace of poverty in which circumstance of his birth had tucked him. The little John had only his cash-strapped mother to look up to […]

30/05/2022

As election primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for different seats are being held across the nation, Ikeja constituencies 1 and 2 conducted its version for House of Assembly and House of Representatives on 27th, May 2022 in two venues- Saint Peter’s Anglican Nursery and Primary School, Alausa and Ikeja Sports Centre, all in Ikeja, Lagos State capital last Friday. https://ikejanews.com/news/589/primaries-how-apc-elected-reps-assembly-candidates-in-ikeja/

As election primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for different seats are being held across the nation, Ikeja constituencies 1 and 2 conducted its version for House of Assembly and House of Representatives on 27th, May 2022 in two venues- Saint Peter’s Anglican Nursery and Primary Schoo...

30/05/2022

In the wee hours of 28th, May 2022 on Adeyeri Crescent, which its main road was tarred with red and grey interlocks, there was no feeling that a football match will be played that day, as the street treaded on its normal atmosphere- busy with economic activities. https://ikejanews.com/sport/598/an-explosive-encounter-at-onile-viewing-centre/

In the wee hours of 28th, May 2022 on Adeyeri Crescent, which its main road was tarred with red and grey interlocks, there was no feeling that a football match will be played that day, as the street treaded on its normal atmosphere- busy with economic activities. You could hear the screechings of mo...

27/05/2022

The Lagos Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said traffic will be restricted between Police Zonal Headquarters, Zone 2 and Onikan Roundabout, Onikan, Lagos Island, Lagos state due to the governorship primaries. https://ikejanews.com/news/579/apc-lagos-offers-traffic-advice-on-governorship-primaries/

The Lagos Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said traffic will be restricted between Police Zonal Headquarters, Zone 2 and Onikan Roundabout, Onikan, Lagos Island, Lagos state due to the governorship primaries. In a statement released by the party, the primary, which is slated for Th...

27/05/2022

In a voluntary tour-under which the sun poured out its grievances but was later quenched by a shower-through the nooks and crannies of a major and busiest commercial centre in the heart of Ikeja, the state capital of Lagos state, Computer Village, in Otigba community. https://ikejanews.com/featured/543/life-of-computer-villagers-gains-losses/

In a voluntary tour-under which the sun poured out its grievances but was later quenched by a shower-through the nooks and crannies of a major and busiest commercial centre in the heart of Ikeja, the state capital of Lagos state, Computer Village, in Otigba community. In the rowdy atmosphere, this r...

27/05/2022

The procedure of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) has been faulted in Ikeja, the state capital of Lagos state. https://ikejanews.com/news/556/complaints-over-continuous-voter-registration-in-ikeja/

The procedure of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) has been faulted in Ikeja, the state capital of Lagos state. Our reporter, on Friday, May 13th, 2022, went to some centres to seek opinions from people who were participating in the CVR.....

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