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July 2025

Lagos swears in 57 local council chairpersons after 2025 LG polls
The elected officials will lead the state’s 20 local government areas (LGAs) and 37 local council development areas (LCDAs) for the next four years.
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Omon Okhuevbie
Peter Obi, Rhodes-Vivour made zero tweets about the 2025 Lagos LG elections
X played a significant role in both Mr. Peter Obi and Mr. Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour’s popularity among Lagos voters during the 2023 general elections.
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Sultan Quadri
July 12: Civic groups raise alarm over irregularities in Lagos Local Government elections
In a joint statement obtained by Ikeja Record, the Digital Future Development Initiative (DiF-DI), AdvoKC Foundation and Poliz criticised LASIEC for the…
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Omon Okhuevbie
After Ikeja Record’s reporting, LAWMA pledges crackdown on indiscriminate refuse dumping in Agege
In a comment posted on Instagram, LAWMA’s Managing Director, Muyiwa Gbadegesin, acknowledged the issue and announced that action was underway.
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Omon Okhuevbie

June 2025

Who is indiscriminately dumping refuse under Agege Bridge?
Just across from the Total Energies station on Agunbiade street, piles of refuse line the elevated pavement dividing the main road. During repeated…
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Omon Okhuevbie
Lola Shoneyin is building a cultural calendar for Lagos ahead of 'Ember' season
Author and Ake Arts and Book Festival convener, Lola Shoneyin, recently announced plans to develop a centralised platform to help residents and tourists…
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Omon Okhuevbie
What is the difference between the Red and Blue Line rail?
Since the launch of the Red and Blue Line rails, thousands of Lagosians have turned to the train system as an alternative to road transport.
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Omon Okhuevbie

May 2025

Olusosun: From golf course to bus park to loading station
In 2003, the Lagos State Government pledged to refurbish the Olusosun landfill, citing environmental concerns.
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Omon Okhuevbie
Lagos Government delays ‘emergency’ road repairs, gives no reason
In its statement announcing the cancellation, the government did not provide a direct explanation for the postponement.
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Omon Okhuevbie
Tracking dirty hotspots in Lagos
This tracker is part of Ikeja Record's #CleanUpLagos campaign.
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