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- A Zimbabwean love story in Lagos
The Record brings you the story of Patience Ngamira, a Zimbabwean lady, who has lived in Lagos for the past five years. She relishes the Nigerian experience, drawing comparison with her home country and relaying her love for Nigerians and the common bonds that bind all Africans.
- Ikeja Electric onboards new Band A users
With increasing agitation for stable electricity mounting amid tariff hike, Ikeja Electric has onboarded new customers to the premium category, band A. This implies that more residents across the distribution company’s catchment area are expected to have improved power, but the users are wary that the new move may only enrich the power company and leave them stranded.
Around Ikeja and Beyond
- Fire razes 14 buildings in Lagos
A market fire in Lagos Island razed not less than 14 buildings, raising concerns about physical planning, building and safety policies in the highly congested neighbourhood. The fire was put out after spirited efforts by Lagos Rapid Response officials.
- Tackling Lagos’ silent killer
The Record met with Dare Samuel Akinrodoye, who swam across the Third Mainland Bridge to raise awareness on mental health. He said he was inspired by the experience of his friend who had suicidal thoughts. The choice of the bridge for the swimming feat was because it has featured prominently as a point where a lot of young people decide to take their life when they are frustrated with life.
- Local rice, others still expensive in Lagos
A survey by Ikeja Record shows that prices of local food items in Lagos are not going down. Infact, despite the rise of the naira against the dollar, the prices of locally-produced foods continue to soar, contrary to the general expectations of traders, which has caused many to worry over policy reforms to alleviate the suffering in Nigeria.
From The Record
- FG clarifies on how Lagos-Calabar coastal highway
The Federal Government has said that the construction of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway will only affect parts of the popular Landmark Beach in Lagos, noting that a larger portion of the beach will be preserved.
- Lagos lawyer walks across Third mainland bridge for 2 hours
Though many would say that they have had to make the arduous walk across the Third Mainland Bridge before, for Lagos lawyer, Victoria Akingbemila, it was a major feat worth celebrating. She said her curiosity about the possibility of walking the distance and the duration it would take motivated her to undertake the challenge.
- Lagos varsity produces Nigeria’s most employable graduates
Lagos State University (LASU) has been ranked as the fifth university with the most employable graduates in Nigeria, which places the school in good standing with students and parents who want value for the money spent acquiring higher education degrees.
- New academic programme at LASUTH
The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) has launched an advanced professional diploma programme in hospital administration, with the aim to provide bespoke training for professionals keen on attaining efficiency in hospital management. LASUTH continues to lead the way in pioneering innovative programmes to position the institution as a centre of excellence in the training of medical personnel.
Featured Throwback
- Throwback to Eyo Festival
The Eyo Festival, a Lagos Island based festival began on February 20, 1854, to honour the late Oba Akintoye. The Record takes you through memory lane to relish the rich cultural history of the famous Lagos festival.
This edition of Ten Things was written by Ikechukwu Onyewuchi.
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