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Ikeja Record Original, non-partisan reporting on the politics, business, and culture of Ìkẹjà and neigbouring communities. Èrò àti Ọ̀wọ̀. NAMIP_MDIF cohort '22

04/11/2025

The McGregor channel in Obalende is becoming cleaner, according to checks made by Ikeja Record.

Ikeja Record first reported on the McGregor channel in March 2025. Then, the channel was clogged with plastics and other solid wastes.

However, after consistent reporting by Ikeja Record on the channel over several months, the state and local governments appear to have swung into action.

When an Ikeja Record reporter visited the McGregor channel in late October 2025, the drainage was flowing much better.

However, surrounding areas were still littered with trash.

✍🏾: Ruth Olabode
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📹: Marvellous Odunjo

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03/11/2025

The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) is set to expand its electric bus fleet.

According to Dr. Olukemi Amure, Head of LAMATA’s Bus Services Department, the agency currently operates two electric buses, but that number is set to rise significantly.

Under the Green Corridor E-Bus Project, LAMATA plans to deploy 500 high-capacity electric vehicles and six charging parks across Lagos by 2027.

The project, which aligns with the state’s broader goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, also aims to connect the electric buses with the Blue and Red Rail lines to create a more efficient and sustainable transport network.

Beyond government efforts, the project seeks private sector participation and external investment to boost implementation.

On Sunday, LAMATA also announced plans to roll out 10,000 electric buses by 2030, a move expected to transform urban mobility across the state.

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03/11/2025

In this video, Mr. Taiwo Alupe, is calling on the Ogun state government to repair the roads in Agbado, a community that shares a border with Lagos.

Mr Alupe lives in Ogun state but works in Lagos state. According to him, the poor state of the roads on the Ogun side has turned daily commuting into a major challenge.

He said that sometimes he only returns home on weekends to avoid the daily commute.

From Giwa to Oke Aro and Agbado, residents have told Ikeja Record that the deplorable state of roads on the Ogun side of the border affects their productivity and quality of life.

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01/11/2025

In this video, a roadside trader in Lambe, is calling on the Ogun state government to help repair the roads within the community.

Lambe is a border community between Lagos and Ogun State.

When Ikeja Record visited the community, road rehabilitation was ongoing in some parts.

However, some residents who spoke to Ikeja Record said they worry the project might not be completed, like some other abandoned projects.

From Giwa to Oke Aro and Agbado, residents have told Ikeja Record that the deplorable state of roads on the Ogun side of the border affects their productivity and quality of life.

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31/10/2025

In this video, Mr. Abduljeli Bosere, is calling on the Ogun state government and the federal government to help fix the roads in Aparadija.

Aparadija is a community in Ogun state that shares a boundary with Ayobo in Lagos state.

Mr. Bosere, a landlord, said residents have taken the burden of governance upon themselves.

He explained to Ikeja Record that the community’s landlord association has been funding and executing key infrastructure projects, from grading the roads to fixing electricity.

Despite these efforts, the roads remain in poor condition, making movement difficult for residents and commuters.

From Giwa to Oke Aro and Agbado, residents have told Ikeja Record that the deplorable state of roads on the Ogun side of the border affects their productivity and quality of life.

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30/10/2025

Across the borderlines of Lagos, in Ojodu, Agbado, Akute, and Arepo – thousands of residents live and work between Lagos and Ogun states.

They depend on Lagos for their livelihoods but rely on Ogun for governance. Yet, once you cross into the Ogun side, the difference is striking: smooth asphalt gives way to red clay and potholes.

From Akute to Alagbole, the roads tell a story of neglect. One lane is barely motorable, the other worn out and patchy. In Lambe, the red dust thickens, flooding easily during the rainy season.

In Giwa, Oke Aro, and Agbado, the picture remains the same. Students wade through puddles to reach school, while nearby Lagos projects like the Lateef Jakande Train Station stand beside broken roads on the Ogun side. The contrast could not be clearer.

From Ojodu to Aparadija, two neighbouring states share one border but live in two different realities. As these communities continue to grow, one urgent question remains – what is the Ogun State government doing for the people on its side of the border?

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28/10/2025

With the cost of essential items climbing every month, many Ikeja residents are on the hunt for places where their naira stretches further.

For a growing number of shoppers, that place is Booku Supermart, a fast-expanding retail chain that has built its reputation on low prices and quick service.

Since opening its first outlets, Booku has grown rapidly from 45 stores in 2023 to over 150 branches across Lagos today.

A recent report even described it as Nigeria’s biggest retail chain by number of outlets.

Beyond affordability, the store’s in-house bread brand, Treos, has become a fan favorite, with such high demand that Booku reportedly hired 200 bakers just to meet supply.

The supermarket also claims it keeps prices low through cost-cutting measures like not offering free shopping bags. Customers are encouraged to bring their own bags or purchase one at checkout, a move that has sparked mixed reactions among shoppers.

To know what Ikeja residents think about Booku’s prices, service, and best-selling bread, read more on ikejarecord.com.

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27/10/2025

Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, on Monday said the state is transforming its coastal vulnerability into economic prosperity through creative environmental solutions and climate financing.

Speaking in an interview with Arise TV, Commissioner Wahab said Lagos’ greatest natural resource, its water, also poses its biggest challenge. However, he emphasised the government’s determination to turn this challenge into an advantage by attracting green investments and climate funding.

He said the state is ready to showcase its environmental projects to the world, particularly as global discussions shift towards sustainable development ahead of COP30 in Brazil.

Commissioner Wahab also highlighted ongoing efforts to protect coastal communities like those along the Okun Ajah corridor, which continue to face erosion from the Atlantic ocean.

He pointed to the success of the Eko Atlantic project as proof of Lagos’ resilience and vision, describing it as a model for turning environmental risks into long-term prosperity.

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25/10/2025

Imagine a place in Ikeja where you can enjoy Efo riro, sip palm wine, and play Ayo while waiting for your food. That’s the vibe at Lalaba: The Village Restaurant.

📍 Located at 54, Oluwaleimu Street, Allen Avenue, Ikeja.

Here, you can choose to dine outdoors in the evening breeze or settle indoors with the soft buzz of conversations and a TV playing in the background.

Most guests come in groups, friends laughing over plates of food and games like draft and Ludo. It’s a relaxed, no-pressure space that feels like a weekend hangout spot, even on weekdays.

The meals are rich, tasty, and full of that traditional home-cooked feel. Even when something goes wrong, like a delay in serving or a too-crispy fried yam, the staff are quick to fix it.

The restaurant is open daily from 8am to 11pm. Whether it’s a chill night out with friends or a relaxed date, this village-style restaurant in the city might just be your next favourite spot to eat, laugh, and unwind.

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24/10/2025

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has launched a new Recycling-for-Cash programme aimed at encouraging residents to turn their waste into cash.

Every Thursday, residents bring recyclable items such as plastics, cartons, cans and metals to the LAWMA Transfer Loading Station on Lagos Island, and exchange them for cash.

According to LAWMA, the programme is designed to reduce the volume of waste reaching landfills, promote waste sorting at the source, and enhance the overall cleanliness of Lagos communities.

The agency said the programme also seeks to show residents that proper waste management can be both environmentally and financially rewarding.

LAWMA told Ikeja Record that sensitisation activities are already ongoing in Mushin, Oshodi, Agege, Ijora, and Odaliki, where the initiative is expected to fully launch by the first quarter of 2026.

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21/10/2025

The Lagos State Government has announced that construction of the $3 billion Green Line rail project, which will link Marina to the Lekki corridor, is set to begin in December 2025.

The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, disclosed this in a statement, confirming that the state has completed comprehensive feasibility studies and held multiple stakeholder engagements along the Lekki–Epe corridor in preparation for construction.

According to Osiyemi, the Green Line project is expected to be completed within two to three years and will be executed in phases.

The first phase will run from Lekki First Tollgate to Epe, while the second phase, starting from Marina, will feature an innovative on-water segment designed to enhance connectivity between the island and the Lekki corridor.

Spanning 70 kilometres, the rail line will connect Marina on Lagos Island to the Lekki Free Trade Zone, with 17 modern stations along the route passing through Victoria Island, Lekki, Ajah, Sangotedo, and Epe.

When completed, the Green Line is expected to carry up to 35,000 passengers per hour in each direction, reducing travel time between Marina and Epe to under one hour.

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