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Lagosians can now take free rides on Red Line Rail, as partial operations begin

In a move to make Lagosians a part of this historic milestone, LAMATA has invited residents to join a free ride scheme by scanning a code to fill out an invitational form before commercial operations begin.

What you need to know about the newly launched Lagos Revenue Portal

The LRP centralises e-bills from multiple Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) into a single account, offering seamless payment gateways, log generation, payment history tracking, smart reconciliations, and remittance statements.

Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts: What’s new about the National Theatre, Iganmu?

  On July 13, 2024, President Bola Tinubu officially renamed...

Isese Day 2024: Honouring Yoruba heritage and tradition in Lagos

For local traditional worshippers in South-West Nigeria, Isese Day is a time to honour their deities and ancestors.

Lagos Government vows to apprehend criminals vandalising BRT Buses

  The Lagos State Government has vowed to crackdown on...

Annals Of Legislation

Legislative profile: Lawal Musibau

According to one metric, Mr. Musibau is the worst performing lawmaker in the 10th assembly.

Legislative profile: Bonu Saanu

Before becoming a lawmaker, he was the former special adviser to the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on tourism, arts, and culture.

Legislative profile: Mosunmola Rotimi Sangodara

She was first elected into the House under the platform of the PDP in 2015 and served as the minority whip of the eight assembly.

Legislative profile: Adebola Rasheed Shabi

Mr. Shabi’s involvement in politics began in the year 2000, shortly after the death of his father.

Legislative profile: Rauf Age-Sulaiman

Mr. Age-Sulaiman was first elected as a member of the House in 2019.

Navigating Lagos

Ten museums you should visit in Lagos

Lagos is the pulsating heart of Nigeria. It is...

What to expect at Saint’s Bites Shawarma in Omole phase one

  At virtually every corner in Lagos, there is a...

Eight Lagos beach resorts you should visit

While Landmark Beach Resort was once a top choice before its recent demolition by the Lagos State Government, many other notable beach resorts continue to thrive, offering unique experiences.

Ten recreational centres to visit at least once in Lagos

At Ikeja Record, we've compiled some of the must-visit recreational centres you should consider when planning your next fun activity.

Mega Chicken Agidingbi: Home away from home

Mega Chicken curates bubbling and enchanting flavours.

Eko Lifestyle

Sanwo-Olu spotted wearing luxury watch at Davido’s wedding

In 2023, the Governor was also seen wearing another Patek Philippe watch.

Ten recreational centres to visit at least once in Lagos

At Ikeja Record, we've compiled some of the must-visit recreational centres you should consider when planning your next fun activity.

Top five cinemas in Lagos to watch“Bad Boys: Ride or Die”

The latest chapter in the action-comedy saga, "Bad Boys:...

Discover seven alternative Lagos beaches to Landmark, Oniru, others

Despite these alterations to the landscape of Lagos' coastal attractions, the state still boasts a plethora of breathtaking beaches waiting to be explored. At Ikeja Record, we have compiled a list of viable alternatives for you.

From ruins to restoration: Discovering the treasures in Freedom Park Lagos

I discovered that the park, located on a prime location in Lagos Island, had a historical past—it used to be a prison during Nigeria's colonial era.

The Political Scene

One year after: Key decisions taken by 10th Lagos State House of Assembly

The 10th Lagos House of Assembly was inaugurated on...

Is the storm over between Sanwo-Olu and Obasa? 

Is this renewed joviality in the best interest of Lagosians?

Lagos is spending big on infrastructure. But choking on debt.

As of December 2022, Lagos was the state with the highest debt stock across the Nigerian federation.

Three reasons why Lagos House of Assembly rejected Sanwo-Olu’s 17 commissioner-nominees

Beyond geographical and religious factors, the possibility of pending disagreements can not be ruled out.

What Ojodu residents want from LCDA Chairman Segun Odunmbaku

The residents made the requests following celebrations marking Segun Odunmbaku’s two years in office as Executive Chairman of Ojodu LCDA.

Persons Of Interest

Oluwatoyosi Jide-Jimoh: How I graduated top of my class at LASU

She graduated from the Lagos State University with first class honours in communication and media studies.

Living with Lupus in Lagos: Misturah Owolabi shares her inspiring journey

“ Lupus is not a death sentence, it is a very manageable condition. Do not believe that Lupus is going to hinder you from achieving your goals.”

Lagos-based startup, Midddleman, is bridging trust and logistics gaps in the e-commerce world

Additionally, the co-founder shared that e-commerce companies can now send Yuan/CNY/RMB to their Chinese suppliers through Middleman.

‘I left Ibadan for Lagos to grow my career in tech and now I love the lifestyle offerings’ – Tech Sis

One year after this decision, she found it to be one of the best choices she has ever made. It opened more doors of opportunities that were unavailable to her in Ibadan.

News Desk

Lagosians can now take free rides on Red Line Rail, as partial operations begin

In a move to make Lagosians a part of this historic milestone, LAMATA has invited residents to join a free ride scheme by scanning a code to fill out an invitational form before commercial operations begin.

What you need to know about the newly launched Lagos Revenue Portal

The LRP centralises e-bills from multiple Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) into a single account, offering seamless payment gateways, log generation, payment history tracking, smart reconciliations, and remittance statements.

Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts: What’s new about the National Theatre, Iganmu?

  On July 13, 2024, President Bola Tinubu officially renamed...

Isese Day 2024: Honouring Yoruba heritage and tradition in Lagos

For local traditional worshippers in South-West Nigeria, Isese Day is a time to honour their deities and ancestors.

Lagos Government vows to apprehend criminals vandalising BRT Buses

  The Lagos State Government has vowed to crackdown on...

Annals Of Legislation

Legislative profile: Lawal Musibau

According to one metric, Mr. Musibau is the worst performing lawmaker in the 10th assembly.

Legislative profile: Bonu Saanu

Before becoming a lawmaker, he was the former special adviser to the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on tourism, arts, and culture.

Legislative profile: Mosunmola Rotimi Sangodara

She was first elected into the House under the platform of the PDP in 2015 and served as the minority whip of the eight assembly.

Legislative profile: Adebola Rasheed Shabi

Mr. Shabi’s involvement in politics began in the year 2000, shortly after the death of his father.

Legislative profile: Rauf Age-Sulaiman

Mr. Age-Sulaiman was first elected as a member of the House in 2019.

Navigating Lagos

Ten museums you should visit in Lagos

Lagos is the pulsating heart of Nigeria. It is...

What to expect at Saint’s Bites Shawarma in Omole phase one

  At virtually every corner in Lagos, there is a...

Eight Lagos beach resorts you should visit

While Landmark Beach Resort was once a top choice before its recent demolition by the Lagos State Government, many other notable beach resorts continue to thrive, offering unique experiences.

Ten recreational centres to visit at least once in Lagos

At Ikeja Record, we've compiled some of the must-visit recreational centres you should consider when planning your next fun activity.

Mega Chicken Agidingbi: Home away from home

Mega Chicken curates bubbling and enchanting flavours.

Eko Lifestyle

Sanwo-Olu spotted wearing luxury watch at Davido’s wedding

In 2023, the Governor was also seen wearing another Patek Philippe watch.

Ten recreational centres to visit at least once in Lagos

At Ikeja Record, we've compiled some of the must-visit recreational centres you should consider when planning your next fun activity.

Top five cinemas in Lagos to watch“Bad Boys: Ride or Die”

The latest chapter in the action-comedy saga, "Bad Boys:...

Discover seven alternative Lagos beaches to Landmark, Oniru, others

Despite these alterations to the landscape of Lagos' coastal attractions, the state still boasts a plethora of breathtaking beaches waiting to be explored. At Ikeja Record, we have compiled a list of viable alternatives for you.

From ruins to restoration: Discovering the treasures in Freedom Park Lagos

I discovered that the park, located on a prime location in Lagos Island, had a historical past—it used to be a prison during Nigeria's colonial era.

The Political Scene

One year after: Key decisions taken by 10th Lagos State House of Assembly

The 10th Lagos House of Assembly was inaugurated on...

Is the storm over between Sanwo-Olu and Obasa? 

Is this renewed joviality in the best interest of Lagosians?

Lagos is spending big on infrastructure. But choking on debt.

As of December 2022, Lagos was the state with the highest debt stock across the Nigerian federation.

Three reasons why Lagos House of Assembly rejected Sanwo-Olu’s 17 commissioner-nominees

Beyond geographical and religious factors, the possibility of pending disagreements can not be ruled out.

What Ojodu residents want from LCDA Chairman Segun Odunmbaku

The residents made the requests following celebrations marking Segun Odunmbaku’s two years in office as Executive Chairman of Ojodu LCDA.

Persons Of Interest

Oluwatoyosi Jide-Jimoh: How I graduated top of my class at LASU

She graduated from the Lagos State University with first class honours in communication and media studies.

Living with Lupus in Lagos: Misturah Owolabi shares her inspiring journey

“ Lupus is not a death sentence, it is a very manageable condition. Do not believe that Lupus is going to hinder you from achieving your goals.”

Lagos-based startup, Midddleman, is bridging trust and logistics gaps in the e-commerce world

Additionally, the co-founder shared that e-commerce companies can now send Yuan/CNY/RMB to their Chinese suppliers through Middleman.

‘I left Ibadan for Lagos to grow my career in tech and now I love the lifestyle offerings’ – Tech Sis

One year after this decision, she found it to be one of the best choices she has ever made. It opened more doors of opportunities that were unavailable to her in Ibadan.

Governor Sanwo-olu swears in new adviser

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-olu, his Deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat and newly sworn in officials on Friday. Credit: LASG Facebook Account
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-olu, his Deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat and newly sworn in officials on Friday. Credit: LASG Facebook Account

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has sworn-in Doctor Olukemi Ogunyemi, as Special Adviser on Health.

The Governor also sworn in two Permanent Secretaries into the Lagos State Civil Service.

At the event held at the Lagos House Ikeja, the Governor wished the newly appointed Special Adviser and the permanent secretaries, Gbolahan Ogunsanya of the Cabinet Office and Motilayo Seriki-Bello of Teaching Service Commission, TESCOM, well in their endeavours.

Governor Sanwo-Olu urged the appointees to work with his administration in ensuring the delivery of dividends of democracy to Lagosians. 

“We believe this addition to our cabinet will further strengthen our ability to deliver all that we promised our citizens because we need people in strategic positions. We need people that have sufficient authority to be able to dispense their responsibilities,” Sanwo-olu said

In her vote of assurance on behalf of the appointees, Doctor Oluwakemi Ogunyemi, thanked the Governor for the honour bestowed on them to serve promising to work diligently to achieve the administration’s developmental THEMES PLUS agenda.

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