Archives Tag: Ikeja

History Nigeria

Did You Know That Ikeja Was Not Always The Capital Of Lagos State?

April 19, 2022

  History Class Nowadays, anyone you ask may tell that the capital of Lagos state is Ikeja. That is true nowadays but it was not always the case. Lagos was not always a state and within the context of the whole country, the name only applied to the city of Lagos from 1861 to 1967. … Continue reading Did You Know That Ikeja Was Not Always The Capital Of Lagos State?

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Politics

ThrowBack Thursday: When 151 Military Officers Died on a Hercules C-130 Flight (1992)

April 19, 2022

Amidst all the intricacies and collisions happening between the military and politics in the early 90’s and especially in 1992, a tragedy befell Nigeria and particularly the families and friends of about 151 military officers and civilians who perished on a Hercules C-130 flight. The flight, which was meant to ferry mid level officers from … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: When 151 Military Officers Died on a Hercules C-130 Flight (1992)

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Fashion

I.RASA Clothing: Largest Ankara Ready-To-Wear Fashion Brand Set To Open In Ikeja

April 19, 2022

After a successful launch of the Lekki Outlet Store in Lagos, Nigerian’s first Ankara ready-to-wear Retail brand- I.RASA Clothing, would be opening a Mainland outlet also in the city of Lagos, in the Fashion commercial district of Ikeja- Allen Avenue. The I.RASA Clothing brand has a main drive of reflecting the “fashionable ethnik side of life” via … Continue reading I.RASA Clothing: Largest Ankara Ready-To-Wear Fashion Brand Set To Open In Ikeja

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Food Meet the Boss

Meet the Boss: Gloria Onosode, ROLLA Deli

April 19, 2022

    What’s your academic background? I’m a graduate of the University of Benin. I studied Biological Sciences- Zoology, and majored in Hydrobiology. Describe your business We are a food delivery company based in the heart of Ikeja, with weekday services to offices where we serve pre-ordered food. Our customers place their order via phone … Continue reading Meet the Boss: Gloria Onosode, ROLLA Deli

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Discover Nigeria

Discover Nigeria: January In Nigerian History

April 19, 2022

By Nehi Igbinijesu The month of January in Nigeria’s history has often been characterized by policy shifts, political upheaval and the founding of institutions. Here are six events that occurred in January in Nigeria;   1. The Naira became Nigeria’s currency On January 1, 1973, Nigeria officially changed its currency from the Nigerian Pound to … Continue reading Discover Nigeria: January In Nigerian History

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LIFESTYLE

Restaurant Review: Licious Desserts

April 19, 2022

By Pamela Agboga Tucked in at the side of Allen Avenue is a dessert café that serves the stuff that dreams are made of. Cakes with divine names like Black Forest Gateau, Carrot and Walnut cake, Red Velvet cake, all line the show glass of the café. It’s a great place for a small business … Continue reading Restaurant Review: Licious Desserts

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Food

American Burger Restaurant, Johnny Rockets opens first outlet in Nigeria

April 19, 2022

First there was KFC, then Domino’s Pizza and Ice cold creamy, now American burger restaurant Johnny Rockets has opened its first restaurant in Nigeria. The new 2,600-square-foot restaurant is located in Victoria Island and it is the first of five Johnny Rockets franchise partner, Christopher Nahman, plans to develop in Nigeria over the next seven … Continue reading American Burger Restaurant, Johnny Rockets opens first outlet in Nigeria

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