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- Journey through Nigeria’s history in Lagos’ Onikan Museum
History is profitable to direct and inspire. The Record toured the National Museum in Onikan to reconnect with Lagos’ past. On the tour, a journey to Nigeria’s heritage is unveiled, along with key elements of the art, culture and heritage of Nigeria. From art collections to historical artefacts, the museum holds so much to offer a study on Nigeria’s past.
- Explosion in Ikeja Army barracks
The Nigerian Army has described as minor the explosion that occurred at the Ikeja Cantonment on Monday 1 April 2024, according to the Director Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu. The explosion was said to have occurred on a farmland near the Mammy Market, and is suspected to have been triggered by the burning of refuse and other inflammable debris by a farmer who cultivated the farmland.
Around Ikeja and Beyond
- Ikeja hotel profit soars
Ikeja Hotels Plc has reported a profit before tax of N3.79 billion for the year ended 31 December 2023. According to the financial statements reviewed by Nairametrics, Ikeja Hotels reported revenue of N11.113 billion, a 13.83% decline from the N12.9 billion reported the year prior.
- Daring youth vs Police
Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in Lagos have arrested one Akinjobi Wahab for attempting to snatch their patrol motorcycle. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), on Sunday, Benjamin Hundeyin, spokesperson of the state police command, said the 19-year-old suspect was arrested at about 4 am on Acme Road, Agidingbi, Ikeja.
- Man sent to prison for abducting teenager in Ikeja
The Chief Magistrate of Ikeja Magistrates Court, E.Kubeinje, has remanded a 35-year-old man, Joshua Ogabi, for allegedly abducting a 17-year-old girl. Ogabi is remanded in Kirikiri Maximum Correctional Centre pending his trial.
From The Record
- Dangote donates food to Lagosians
The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has commenced distribution of 80,000 10kg bags of rice to support vulnerable individuals in Lagos State, as part of a larger effort to provide one million bags of rice nationwide. The exercise is part of the broader initiative aimed at reaching one million vulnerable people across the 774 local government areas in Nigeria.
- FAAN shuts KFC for discrimination against person with disability
In compliance with Lagos State law protecting the rights of people with special needs, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has closed the KFC facility at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, following reports of discriminatory treatment towards a Passenger with Reduced Mobility (PRM).
The decision came swiftly after a physically challenged person, Mr Adebola Daniel raised concerns on social media about discriminatory treatment experienced at the KFC branch.
- Ounje Eko opens early ahead of Easter
In a bid to celebrate Easter and alleviate economic strains on residents, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced the early opening of the ‘Ounje Eko’ Sunday Market. This directive was announced in a statement on Thursday by the Commissioner for Information & Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, mandating the market to commence operations on Friday, March 29th, 2024.
- Lagos corrects salary disparities
After enduring a six-year persistence of erroneous basic salary elements in their pay, workers of the Lagos State Government have celebrated the long-overdue correction. The correction impacts basic, rent, and transport allowances.
Featured Lagosian
- A daring dive
Swimming coach, Dreh, took a bold decision swim across the over 11km of Third Mainland Bridge to raise awareness on the rising cases of suicide on the important bridge. The effort has earned him accolades and admiration as it is the first time anyone is attempting the feat.
This edition of Ten Things was written by Ikechukwu Onyewuchi.
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