Tolu Daniel on the dialogic violence of Yoruba nationalists

Tolu Daniel is one of the most prolific Yoruba essayists writing today in the English language.

Nov 9 • 

Solomon Elúsọjí

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October 2025

What do Ikeja residents really think about Bokku Supermart?

In pidgin English, the word 'Bokku' loosely means surplus, a reflection of the store’s promise to make essential goods more affordable.

Oct 28 • 

Omon Okhuevbie

Kọ́lá Túbọ̀sún on what it means to be Yoruba

There are few people in the world who have done more to preserve and promote the Yoruba language than Kola Túbọ̀sún.

Oct 21 • 

Solomon Elúsọjí

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What it means to live with blindness in Lagos

Nigeria is home to around 1.3 million blind people.

Oct 3 • 

Omon Okhuevbie

August 2025

Ikeja Record launches an ultimate guide to beaches in Lagos

When we started Ikeja Record in 2023, our goal was to report Lagos with new lenses.

Aug 18 • 

Ikeja Record

Again, after Ikeja Record’s report, Lagos Government cleans up McGregor Channel

In July 2025, Ikeja Record revisited the channel following an earlier report published in March. The return visit showed that the channel had become…

Aug 4 • 

Omon Okhuevbie

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.

Jul 31 • 

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.

Jul 18 • 

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…

Jul 10 • 

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.

Jul 2 • 

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…

Jun 27 • 

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…

Jun 18 • 

Omon Okhuevbie