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To mark World Hypertension Day, IkejaBird hosted a free blood pressure screening event in Ikeja — complete with free medications for those in need.Over 100 people showed up to check …
IkejaBird Marks World Hypertension Day With Free BP Tests Read More
The IkejaBird team joined the people of Oregun at the palace of Oba (Dr.) Olukunmi Olusesan Akingbola Ikudoro I, the Olu of Oregun, to celebrate his 5th coronation anniversary. From …
Olu of Oregun Celebrates 5th Coronation Anniversary | IkejaBird Highlights Read More
By Chiagoziem Abosi When President Bola Tinubu announced in Brazil that Petrobras, the country’s state-owned oil giant, could quickly resume operations in Nigeria, many Lagosians barely blinked. But make no …
Petrobras May Return: What It Means for Lagos Read More
By Sunkanmi Adewunmi Heart disease is on the rise in Nigeria, but the good news is that many cases can be prevented with simple lifestyle changes. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) – …
Simple Tips to Avoid Heart Disease in Nigeria Read More
By Bababunmi Agbebi Historically, boys have been regarded as the pillars of society expected to be tough, emotionless, and ever-resilient. From a young age, many are taught to suppress vulnerability …
Recognizing the Boy Child: Why We Must Break the Cycle of Neglect and Harmful Expectations Read More
By Sunkanmi Adewunmi Nigeria’s July–December period marks the shift from the tail end of the rains into the early dry season. July–September usually bring heavy rainfall that fuels crops and …
Farming in Nigeria: Navigating July–December Read More
By Ezennia Uche OREGUN, LAGOS — From a day of quiet preparation to a magnificent public celebration, Oba Dr. Olukunmi Olusesan Akingbola, the Ikoduro 1 of Oregun land, commemorated five impactful …
Oregun Celebrates as Oba Olukunmi Olusesan Marks Five Years on the Throne Read More
By Ejiofor Toochi Ikeja is known for its leisure spots and of course, its food scene. But beyond the popular restaurants and fast-food chains, a growing number of cafes are …
Cafes in Ikeja You Probably Haven’t Tried Read More
By Chiagoziem Abosi When the Federal Government announced a six-month ban on the export of raw shea nuts, many traders clapped. Others sighed. Why? Because Nigeria supplies 40% of the …
From Ikeja to the World: What Nigeria’s Shea Ban Means for Beauty Lovers Read More
By Chiagoziem Abosi The news shocked fans and residents alike this week: Ruth Otabor, younger sister of former BBNaija winner Phyna, died after being hit by a Dangote truck. Her …
Tragedy on the Road: Phyna’s Sister, Dangote Trucks, and Ikeja’s Safety Worries Read More
By Chiagoziem Abosi In Magumeri, Borno State, Falmata sits in a makeshift clinic, holding her baby close while a midwife whispers loving reassurance. Here, giving birth asks for more than …
Why Nigeria Is the Worst Place on Earth to Give Birth Right Now Read More
Bababunmi Agbebi In a renewed effort to curb Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) across Lagos, the State Government has officially designated September as Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness Month. The …
Lagos Declares September Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness Month Read More
By Chiagoziem Abosi The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) says crude oil theft on pipelines has been “nearly eliminated,” with almost 100% of oil now reaching export terminals. Speaking …
NNPC Cracks Down on Crude Theft, But Will Nigerians See Cheaper Petrol? Read More
By Ejiofor Toochi After years of battling 8 a.m. lectures, endless assignments, strict lecturers, and the typical stress of undergraduate life, final-year students in many Nigerian universities often crown their …
UNIZIK Sign-Out Ban Sparks Debate: End of Tradition? Read More
By Sunkanmi Adewunmi On Monday, Onigbongbo came alive with sound, colour and the slow, dignified rhythm of a people celebrating one of their own. The fifth anniversary of the coronation …
Tradition and Culture: Oba Oluwasegun Adeyemi Ajasa Marks Five Years on the Throne with Flamboyant Celebration Read More
How well do Lagosians really know their grassroots leaders? The IkejaBird crew hit the streets to find out if people can name their newly elected local government chairpersons. 👉 Drop …
Do You Know Your Local Government Chairman? Lagos Street Quiz Read More
By Chiagoziem Abosi and Tochy Ejiofor The bulldozers came before dawn. By the time the dust settled, what was once Alaba Rago Market in Ojo LGA — a bustling hub …
Tears and Rubble: Traders Lament as Lagos Demolishes Alaba Rago Market Read More
When the news broke on July 3rd that Peter Rufai had passed away at 61, a wave of nostalgia and sadness swept across Nigeria. For many football-loving Nigerians, Rufai wasn’t …
Peter “Dodo Mayana” Rufai: The Prince Who saved Nigeria’s Goals Read More
By Sunkanmi Adewunmi Ikeja, the capital of Lagos State, lies about 17 km northwest of Lagos Island. Once called “Akeja,” it was founded by Awori migrants from Ota and named …
Ikeja: Before the Flyovers Read More
It’s no longer news that 9mobile has rebranded to T2.The real question is – does this change mean new hope for its users, or just the same old story?Watch what …
9mobile Rebrands to T2: What Lagos Subscribers Really Think About the Big Change Read More
Bababunmi Agbebi In today’s fast-paced, achievement-driven society, raising a child requires more than just focusing on academics and discipline. While grades and good behavior remain important, research highlights Emotional Intelligence …
Raising Emotionally Intelligent Children in a High-Pressure World Read More