Isolo is a small but thriving town that falls under the jurisdiction of the Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Area.According to legend, Akinbaiye, an Awori man from Ile-Ife, was the man who founded the ancient town. He was a farmer, a warrior, and a hunter who,...
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Mushin connotes its name from the ‘Ishin’ tree. ‘Mu’ in Yoruba Language means ‘pick’, which together with ‘Ishin’ translates to ‘Pick Ishin fruit’.Formerly a jungle, Mushin was founded over six hundred years ago by two hunters. They coin...
Popularly known as the heartbeat of Lagos, Yaba is located in Lagos Mainland Local Government Area.It is a Local Council Development Area (LCDA) that was created in 1977 from the old Lagos Mainland LGA.Makoko Community, Akoka, Sabo, Jibowu, and Tejuosho ar...
A few years ago, after Lekki Phase 1 became a haven for the wealthy, there were cries from those who still wanted to build homes in the Lekki Axis. The Lagos State government designed the Lekki Phase 2 scheme in response to these requests.Many people who wa...
Let me introduce you to Ogba, the beating heart of Ikeja. It is about five kilometres west of Ikeja and falls under the Ojodu Local Council Development Area.The Yoruba word 'Ogba' means "home," "garden," or "compound."According to some accounts, Ogba was fo...
Gbagada is a vantage point in Lagos State located between the local governments of Kosofe and Shomolu. It is primarily a residential neighbourhood. Because of its location and accessibility, it is a prized jewel. Popular areas in Gbagada include Ifako, New ...
Surulere is a Yoruba word that means "patience is a rewarding virtue".Surulere, located on the mainland, is one of Lagos's most vibrant neighbourhoods. It serves as a link between the Lagos mainland and Lagos Island.Various emancipated African Brazilians an...
Victoria Island (VI), located between Lekki and Lagos Island, is the home of the wealthy. It is rumoured to be the home of the elite and is located in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State.The Oniru chieftaincy family originally owned a large portion...
Say hello to 'Ikeja', the capital of Lagos state. Ikeja is a commercial hub and the seat of government in Lagos State, and it is located on the mainland.The Awori were the first people to settle in Ikeja. They are said to have migrated from Ota before the 1...
Ogudu is located in Lagos State's Kosofe Local Government Area and shares borders with Ketu, Ifako, and Ojota. Ogudu is made up of two neighbourhoods: Ogudu Orioke and Ogudu GRA. Amosu, a hunter, founded Ogudu after fleeing Ile-Ife, Osun state, with hi...
Founded about 350 years ago by the Ogunsemo and Ojupon families, Ajah is one of the fastest-growing areas in Lagos. It used to be barely grassland with trees and water until Chevron came to the area and major development began. It is said that Aja...