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Journey through Nigeria’s history in Lagos’ Onikan Museum

Explosion in Ikeja Army barracks

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Onyewuchi Ikechukwu
Apr 02, 2024
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  1. 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.

  1. 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…

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