OLAADEGBU: Reacting to the development, Badenoch wrote, “Russia, China and Iran vote with others to demand trillions in reparations from UK taxpayers…and the Labour government abstain!”
“Are we in Kwara State not part of Nigeria anymore? President Bola Ahmed Tinubu please help us, they are k!’ ll’!ng us. Families are being k1dn?pp3d, homes !nv@d3d and wiped out. We are scared to even step outside. They now move with w3@ p 0n$ and petrol; where are they getting… pic.twitter.com/Xb7hdKuzQy
abc115: Oyster Towers at Eko Atlantic City, Victoria Island.
Today, I attended the groundbreaking ceremony of Oyster Towers at Eko Atlantic City, Victoria Island.
This project, being developed by Veritasi and Cooplag, is planned as a high-rise residential tower with apartments designed for both living and investment.
This development reflects the steady growth we are seeing across the state, particularly in Eko Atlantic, which continues to attract strong investment. It also speaks to the confidence in our city and its future, as well as the progress made by developers who are delivering quality projects at scale.
Dr. Kach Ononuju warned that guy called Obi in a YouTube video in 2025 but he wouldn't listen. He'll learn the hard way after being used due to his lack of foresight.
press9jatv: Today, I commissioned Irele Tower at the Lagos Free Zone along the Lekki-Epe Expressway.
Irele Tower is an EDGE-certified green building, designed with a focus on energy and water efficiency, as well as a healthier indoor environment.
Beyond its sustainability, the facility offers shared workspaces that reflect how people work today. The space is designed to support your productivity if you are a freelancer, consultant, or working remotely.
I am always pleased to see development taking shape in the Lekki-Epe corridor. It is another step forward in building a more efficient and modern Lagos that works better for everyone.
That's an impressive piece of real estate for added productivity.
fobiflex: Lolzz, me a youngster? Truly it’s a faceless app, but I can hit my chest and tell you, I’m way older than you, boy
A totally dysfunctional character! Instead of taking rock solid corrections for passing disinformation on this thread, you're still arguing like the secondary school youngster that you are based off of your posts here that I briefly scanned.
lawani: Somebody who didn't identify as a Jew when he was alive can not now be branded as a Jew after death. Jewish identity back then just like now can't be hidden
There was persecution of Jews in the Iberian Peninsula (Muslim Spain) back in the 1400s after the Spanish Military forces successfully pushed the Moors/Muslims who had colonized Spain for a whooping 781 years out of their Spanish homeland as of 1492. Some of the Jews who lived with the Muslims were expelled by the Spanish and some Jewshad to quickly convert to Catholicism and were known as the Maranos. Some Jewish folks in Spain had to hide their identify. Incidentally, it was the same 1492 that Christopher Columbus persuaded the Spanish authorities to let him and some of his men sail in boats to discover America. He finally arrived on the Island of Santo Domingo (Modern Dominican Republic) where they met Native Americans.
fergie001: The owner of OnlyFans, a site known for its adult content that is credited with revolutionising the online porn industry, has died at the age of 43.
Leonid Radvinsky, who was born in Ukraine and grew up in Chicago, had purchased the company in 2018 from its two UK-based founders, OnlyFans said.
The site's popularity surged during the Covid-19 pandemic, landing him on Forbes' annual list of billionaires just three years later.
He "passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer," OnlyFans confirmed in a statement, which asked for privacy for his family.
Founded in 2016, OnlyFans is a social media platform where creators can post videos and photos and charge subscribers for tips or a monthly fee.
Creators share a range of content from cooking to fitness videos, but it is best known for pornography and the way it encourages creators and fans to connect through livestreams, personalised messages, and direct requests for custom-made photos and videos.
In return for hosting the material, OnlyFans takes a 20% share of all payments.
The company generated $1.4bn (£1.04bn) in revenue from more than £7bn transactions and had more than 377 million subscribers in 2024, according to its most recent Companies House filing.
About 4.6 million creators were posting to the site that year, it said.
The boom in size and popularity under Radvinsky's ownership also brought scrutiny from lawmakers and regulators over its adult content.
In 2024, British regulators launched an investigation into whether children were accessing porn, an issue that the company at the time blamed on a technical issue.
Ofcom ultimately dropped that probe, but it fined the firm about £1m for failing to respond accurately to its requests for information about the measures it had in place to check the age of its users, who in theory must be 18 or over.
Several years prior, the platform had been accused of failing to deal with illegal content, including child sexual abuse material.
Amid increased pressure and scrutiny over its content, OnlyFans outlined plans in August 2021 to stop allowing sexual material on the platform.
However, it dramatically u-turned on the proposal days later, after the plans were met with intense backlash from users and adult performers.
The company has also been involved in legal fights with users, including some who felt scammed after learning that chats they thought they were having with OnlyFans creators were actually handled by low-paid, third parties. Those cases have not succeeded to date.
Radvinsky graduated with an economics degree from Northwestern University and most recently lived in Florida, according to his website. Forbes estimates his net worth at $4.7bn.
He had been exploring a sale of OnlyFans last year.
As well as OnlyFans, he invested in tech companies via a Florida-based venture capital firm, Leo.com.
Ironfaceman: A statue of Christopher Columbus has been erected outside of an ornate federal office building on the White House grounds — the latest sign of the Trump administration’s efforts to reshape cultural and historical representations across the nation’s capital.
The installation of the statue — which is a replica of one toppled in Baltimore during racial justice protests in 2020 — occurred over the weekend outside of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. It comes as the Trump administration pushes forward with its efforts to bring back statues that were removed in the wake of the protests.
President Donald Trump, in a letter published by the Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations, praised the group for its “incredible generosity” in bringing the statue to Washington after the original was “torn down by anti-American rioters.”
Many statues of Columbus, an Italian often falsely credited as the first overseas explorer to discover America, were taken down at the height of the demonstrations over George Floyd’s murder in 2020. Columbus has long been a contentious figure in history for his treatment of Indigenous communities and for his role ushering in European colonization in the Americas.
The White House said it’s “proud” to honor Columbus. “As we celebrate our Nation’s 250th anniversary of independence, the White House is proud to honor Christopher Columbus’s legendary life and legacy with a well-deserved statue on the White House grounds,” spokesman Davis Ingle said in a statement to CNN on Monday.
“President Trump has rightly hailed Christopher Columbus as ‘the original American hero, a giant of Western civilization, and one of the most gallant and visionary men to ever walk the face of the earth.’ In this White House, Christopher Columbus is a hero, and President Trump will ensure he’s honored as such for generations to come.”
The 13-foot statue recently installed on the White House campus is a copy of a work that was wrenched down from its pedestal and thrown into Baltimore’s harbor in 2020. While it stands across from the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery and near the White House building, it’s not accessible for close public viewing and is blocked off by rows of fences.
The new work contains pieces of the statue that were retrieved from the Baltimore Harbor, according to a release from the Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations, which worked with the White House to bring the statue to Washington in celebration of Italian American culture and the United States’ 250th anniversary.
“Columbus statues have long stood as symbols of pride and cultural identity for more than 18 million Americans of Italian descent,” the group’s president, Basil Russo, said in a news release. “For over a century, Columbus’s legacy helped Italian immigrants navigate prejudice and hardship, serving as a source of unity and belonging as they built new lives in this country.”
“Christopher Columbus was the original American hero and one of the most gallant and visionary men to ever walk the face of the Earth,” Trump said in his letter, adding Columbus’ voyage in 1492 “carried thousands of years of wisdom, philosophy, reason, and culture across the Atlantic into the Americas.”
The installation builds on Trump’s push to bring back statues that were removed in the wake of the Floyd protests. Across the country, controversial statues — especially Confederate monuments — were removed after the mass demonstrations in 2020.
So far, the Trump administration has reinstalled a statue of Confederate officer Albert Pike in Washington, DC, and announced plans to return a Confederate memorial to Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.
Now that it's been officially confirmed as of 2025 via DNA tests that Christopher Columbus was indeed born in the Iberian Peninsula as a Sephardic Jew to Sephardic Jewish parents who his their identities, it's NOT surprising that that statue finally made it there.
CJStarz: The more beautiful combo because Kwankwaso is not a Fulani.... or is he?
He's a full-blooded Fula. Rabiu Kwankwaso's late father was infact the Sarkin Fulani of Kwankwaso village in Kano State which is an indigenous Hausa State.
Atiku Abubakar and Nasir El-Rufai are also Fulas. Nasir El-Rufai's male ancestor is a Fula migrant from Guinea (Guinea Conakry) and Baba Ahmed who was Peter's Deputy in the last Presidential election is also a Fula who's biological father is a Fula migrant from the West African Sahelian country of Mauritania.
Former Governor Ganduje of Kano State too is a Fula. The Fulas hold political power but the Hausas are now gearing up to counter the Fula hold of politics in Hausaland.
Hightablevoice2: Kano election Result TNB 517K PO 28K ATK 131K RK 997K
That is about 40% votes more than the closest candidate to him. While obi trails under 5% votes and ATK hedging in less than 20%. His performance outside Kano wasn't worth mentioning but he did win that state. 40% should be enough to make inec declare a landslide win in a state.
Obi Major bloc in 2023 Abia 327k Abuja 281k Anambra 584k Cross River 179k Delta 341k Ebonyi 259k Edo 331k Enugu 428k Imo 360k
Lagos 582k in contrast with TNB 572k
Nasarrawa 191k, TNB 172k and ATK 147k
And Plateau 466k TNB 307k, ATK 243k
He lost in 3 SS States Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom. Won in 2 northern states. The only state he won in the SW is Lagos. I don't get your point, but I am assuming we are talking about the same thing that the RK alliance is not a major win for him, and that you do not think RK himself won the state by a landslide. If that be the case, I still think he did because Kano state recorded the highest number of voters in the last election. No other state even came close to casting over 1.5m votes.. being able to win up to 1m out of about 1.6m votes counts like landslide to me.
[quote author=Pen.gu.in2 post=138856574]The leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, today received the leader of the Obidient Movement, Peter Obi, in Kano today in company of Governor Seyi Makinde and Seriake Dickson.[/quote]
Meet the family of three that cooks with faeces and use urine as cream and water treatment
Residents of Bulemi in the Weija Gbawe area of Ghana are in disbelief after a disturbing revelation about a family of three surfaced online. Watch Video Now.
According to reports, the family has been living in an unfinished building for years — but what has truly shocked the community is their unusual and deeply concerning lifestyle.
It was discovered that the mother allegedly uses human urine and faeces in everyday activities, including cooking meals for the household. She reportedly claims that these substances improve taste and even provide health benefits. Bottles filled with urine were said to be stored in the home, used not just for cooking but also as body cream and even for treating drinking water.
The situation has left neighbours worried and confused, especially for the safety of the children involved. Many say the family has lived like this for years, unnoticed by authorities. Curious about the full shocking details and what experts say about the dangers behind this practice? Don’t miss this eye-opening report at Naijaonpoint.
Reports also suggest that the father abandoned the home after the woman began displaying unusual behaviour, leaving her alone to care for the children. Community leaders are now calling for urgent intervention, stressing that the situation poses serious health risks and requires immediate attention from authorities.
This shocking case has sparked widespread debate online — is this a case of extreme belief, mental health issues, or something else entirely?
Badagry is the cheapest area in Lagos State to rent a two-bedroom apartment, with an average annual rent of N575,000.
It is a coastal town and Local Government Area in the Badagry Division, located on the north bank of Porto Novo Creek, an inland waterway linking Lagos to Porto-Novo in Benin. The town also serves as a transit point to Porto-Novo. The local economy is driven by fishing, trading, and tourism, with its rich history, including ties to the Trans-Atlantic slave trade and early missionaries, attracting visitors. Inland waterways provide an alternative transport option within Lagos and to the surrounding areas. In 2024, the Federal Government began the 1,068-kilometre Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway, part of the Trade, Transport, and Security Greenfield corridor.
The highway spans several states and terminates in Lagos, aiming to reduce transport costs, boost trade, and enhance connectivity across the country.
2. Epe - #605, 000
Epe ranks as the second cheapest area in Lagos State to rent a two-bedroom apartment, with an average annual rent of N605,000.
Located on the north side of Lekki Lagoon, Epe is a town and Local Government Area with road links to Ijebu-Ode and Ikorodu, providing easy access to Lagos and beyond. The area is known for its fishing and agricultural economy, with rivers and lagoons rich in fish, crayfish, periwinkles, and oysters. Several jetties provide options for inland waterway transport, connecting Epe to other parts of Lagos. Farming activities include the cultivation of plantains, coconuts, and other crops, while local markets like Oluwo Market, Aiyetoro Market, and the Epe Fish Market support vibrant trade.
Epe also features beautiful beaches, mangrove forests, and waterways, and is home to the Epe Mangrove Forest Reserve and the Epe Museum, highlighting the area’s natural and cultural heritage.
3. Ikorodu - #815, 000
Ikorodu ranks as the third cheapest area in Lagos State to rent a two-bedroom apartment, with an average annual rent of N815,000. Located in the north-eastern part of Lagos and bordered by the Lagos Lagoon and Ogun State.
The area has strong transport links, with the BRT corridor connecting to TBS, Ikeja, and Oshodi, and multiple jetties enabling inland water travel to Victoria Island, Ikoyi, and Lekki in 30 minutes or less. Ikorodu also serves as a transit point for travellers leaving Lagos to Shagamu, Ijebu Ode, and Epe. Ikorodu hosts two tertiary institutions: Caleb University, a private university, and Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), a state-run university. The area also supports several industries, including the SAGLEV Electromobility assembly plant. Key infrastructure, such as the Egbin Power Station, further strengthens Ikorodu’s economic profile.
The city features a mix of established neighbourhoods and growing residential estates, reflecting its expanding role within the Lagos metropolitan area.
4. Ojo - #967, 000
Ojo ranks as the fourth cheapest area in Lagos State to rent a two-bedroom apartment, with an average annual rent of N967,000.
The town is a major commercial and residential area in Lagos’ Badagry axis, known for key markets such as Alaba International Market and Iyana-Iba Market, which support extensive trading and employment activities. It is also home to Lagos State University (LASU) and lies along the Lagos–Badagry Expressway, providing road connectivity to Amuwo-Odofin, Ajeromi-Ifelodun, Alimosho, and Badagry. Ferry services along nearby creeks further complement road transport, while ongoing activity along the expressway continues to shape real estate demand in the area.
5. Alimosho - #1 million
Alimosho ranks as the fifth cheapest area in Lagos State to rent a two-bedroom apartment, with an average rent of N1 million yearly.
Alimosho Local Government is the most populous in Lagos State. Originally spanning a vast area in northwest Lagos, it borders Ifako-Ijaiye to the west, Agege and Ikeja to the south, Kosofe to the east, and Ogun State to the north. Rapid population growth later led to its subdivision into LCDAs such as Agbado-Oke Odo, Egbe-Idimu, Ikotun-Igando, Mosan-Okunola, and Ayobo-Ipaja.
Despite these subdivisions, Alimosho remains a major socio-economic hub, driven by rapid urbanisation, a thriving informal economy, and a growing middle class.
The area hosts numerous markets, small businesses, educational institutions, and residential estates, contributing significantly to Lagos State’s economic and social activity.
6. Mushin - #1.1 million
Mushin ranks as the sixth cheapest area in Lagos State to rent a two-bedroom apartment, with an average rent of N1.1 million per year.
Mushin has grown into a bustling hub of commerce, culture, and urban life since its establishment in 1955.
The area is well connected by major roads such as Agege Motor Road and Ikorodu Road, and public transport options like buses and tricycles make it easy for residents and visitors to move around. Mushin combines residential and commercial spaces, including houses, apartments, markets, retail shops, and small industries. Key markets like Ojuwoye and Ladipo attract traders from across Lagos, while small-scale enterprises and workshops sustain its dynamic economy.
The suburb also offers essential infrastructure and amenities, including schools, hospitals, clinics, drainage systems, and recreational facilities.
Still, it faces challenges such as traffic congestion, overcrowding, and waste management issues.
7. Oshodi - #1.1 million
Oshodi ranks as the seventh cheapest area in Lagos State to rent a two-bedroom apartment, with an average rent of N1.1 million per annum.
Oshodi, a densely populated suburb on Lagos Mainland, has long been a vital commercial and transport hub.
Its importance dates back to the early 1900s, when the colonial government established it as a key market and trade route, attracting migrants from across Nigeria and West Africa. Oshodi Market, one of the largest in West Africa, remains the centre of daily commerce, alongside Arena Market, a general goods market, and Bolade Market, which sells food and other essentials. A major feature of Oshodi is the Transport Interchange, which links BRT buses and other city routes. It comprises three multi-storey terminals with waiting areas, loading bays, ticketing stands, drivers’ lounges, parking, and surveillance systems, highlighting the suburb’s public infrastructure.
Bordered by Mushin, Surulere, Somolu, and Alimosho, Oshodi continues to balance its rich cultural heritage with the demands of a fast-paced urban environment.
8. Agege - #1.2 million
Agege ranks as the eighth cheapest area in Lagos State to rent a two-bedroom apartment, with an average rent of N1.2 million yearly.
Agege is a neighbourhood in Lagos State with clearly defined boundaries stretching from Dopemu Road in the north to Ashade Retail Market in the south, Oba Ogunji Road in the east, and Abeokuta Express Road in the west. The area sustains a dynamic local economy through vibrant markets like Abattoir Meat Market and Alade Market, which provide a wide range of goods and services. Agege also hosts key landmarks such as the National Youth Service Corps Permanent Orientation Camp, Agege Stadium, and the Pen Cinema Flyover, which has helped ease traffic congestion and improve connectivity. The Babatunde Fashola Railway Station, opened in 2021, links Agege to Ogun and Oyo States, enhancing regional travel. Residential options include estates like Sunshine Estate and New Dairy Farm Housing Estate, offering a mix of housing for families and working professionals.
9. Ajegunle - #1.4 million
Ajegunle ranks as the ninth cheapest area in Lagos State to rent a two-bedroom apartment, with an average rent of N1.4 million yearly. Ajegunle is a densely populated neighbourhood in the Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government Area, bordering Apapa Wharf and Tincan, two of Nigeria’s busiest seaports. The area has historically faced challenges such as poverty, crime, and inadequate infrastructure, which have contributed to its affordability. In recent years, private investments have driven urban renewal, including the development of modern buildings, hotels, and event centres, gradually transforming the community. Notable local hubs such as Ajegunle Market, Boundary Market, and the local bus terminal support daily commerce, while proximity to Navy Town Market and Ajeromi General Hospital adds to the neighbourhood’s functionality. Traffic congestion remains a key factor shaping residents’ daily experience.
10. Festac - #1.5 million
Festac ranks as the tenth cheapest area in Lagos State to rent a two-bedroom apartment, as the average rent is N1.5 million per year.
Festac Town is a federal housing estate in Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area, originally developed for the Second World African Festival of Arts and Culture held in 1977.
Designed as a planned community with about 5,000 housing units laid out across seven major avenues, the estate was built with extensive government-backed infrastructure and public amenities. Over time, restrictions that initially prevented property owners from renting or selling their homes eased, allowing Festac to evolve into an active rental market.
"Mushin has grown into a bustling hub of commerce, culture, and urban life since its establishment in 1955."
According to that Nairametrics article right ABOVE, Mushin was established in 1955? The dynamic Chief Jeremiah Obafemi Awolowo, GCFR, SAN, was already the Premier of the Old Western Region of Nigeria as of that 1955 (from the early 1950s).
That's a highly debatable inference from the Nairametrics article writer/analyst and this calls for further scrutiny of the ENTIRE article for major errors and FACT-CHECKS!
Mushin was originally located in the Old Western Region of Nigeria (alongside Ikeja, Ilupeju, Epe, Ikorodu, Ibeju-Lekki, Agege, Isolo, Oshodi, Badagry, Ojo, etc), and Mushin as an ancient settlement has existed prior to 1955 for over 600 years.
P.S. Mushin was founded over 600 years ago as a settlement, though the Mushin District Council was formally established around 1954–1955. It was previously part of the Ikeja Local Government before becoming its own administrative district. AI History of Mushin.
YoobaNesan: Top 10 Most Expensive Areas To Rent A 2-bedroom Apartment In Lagos. by YoobaNesan: 6:25am On Jan 26 1. Eko Atlantic - #26.6 Million
Eko Atlantic City ranked as the most expensive area to rent a two-bedroom apartment in Lagos in 2025, with average annual rents standing at N26.6 million. The city’s master-planned layout, modern infrastructure, and high-end residential towers continue to set it apart as the most premium address in the state.
Built on reclaimed land along the Atlantic Ocean, Eko Atlantic offers residents an uninterrupted power supply, efficient drainage systems, top-tier security, and professionally managed facilities. These features have made the area especially attractive to high-net-worth individuals, expatriates, and corporate tenants seeking exclusivity and reliability.
Demand for two-bedroom apartments remains strong, driven by the appeal of luxury living, ocean views, and proximity to Victoria Island’s commercial district. As a result, Eko Atlantic continues to command the highest rental prices in Lagos’ residential market.
2. Banana Island - #15.5 Million
Banana Island ranked as the second most expensive area to rent a two-bedroom apartment in Lagos in 2025, with an average annual rent of N15.5 million. The island is one of the city’s most exclusive residential locations, prized for its calm environment, high security, and concentration of luxury homes.
A man-made island off the Ikoyi foreshore, Banana Island is strictly residential, unlike other parts of Ikoyi that include mixed-use developments. It features some of Lagos’ most luxurious properties, from high-end apartments to mansions, many priced in foreign currency. Its planned development, premium infrastructure, and emphasis on privacy continue to attract high-net-worth residents seeking exclusivity.
Luxury properties, particularly those with direct water views, often command higher rents due to superior finishes, furnishings, and premium features typical of this elite community.
3. Ikoyi - #15 Million
Ikoyi ranked as the third most expensive area to rent a two-bedroom apartment in Lagos in 2025, with an average annual rent of N15 million. The district is known for its high-end properties, modern infrastructure, lush greenery, and secure environment, making it a preferred choice for business leaders, expatriates, and political figures.
The area features a diverse architectural landscape, from modern high-rise apartment towers along Bourdillon Road and Alexander Avenue to sprawling mansions, detached houses, and terraces within gated communities such as Osborne Foreshore Estate, Park View Estate, and Dolphine Estate.
The rental market for two-bedroom apartments in Ikoyi has grown steadily, reflecting strong demand and the area’s premium status. Rental prices are influenced by factors such as building type, age, level of furnishing, and available amenities.
4. Victoria Island - #12.5 Million
Victoria Island ranked as the fourth most expensive area to rent a two-bedroom apartment in Lagos in 2025, with an average annual rent of N12.5 million.
The neighborhood is a high-end residential and commercial hub. It is known for luxury apartments, Atlantic Ocean views, and proximity to corporate offices, embassies, and leisure.
According to the report, two-bedroom apartments in Victoria Island have seen rents rise by over 212% since 2020, reflecting strong demand for spacious, premium homes. Actual rents vary depending on property type, finishes, and amenities. Luxury units, especially those with prime views or high-end features, often command significantly higher prices.
5. Lekki Phase I - #8.5 Million
Lekki Phase I ranked as the fifth most expensive area to rent a two-bedroom apartment in Lagos in 2025, with an average annual rent of N8.5 million.
The neighborhood is centered around Admiralty Way and offers easy access to Ikoyi and Victoria Island, attracting professionals and families. The area has modern apartment blocks, stylish terraces, semi-detached units, and a few detached homes. Its appeal comes from the mix of residential and commercial activity.
According to the report, rents for two-bedroom apartments have risen by 183% since 2020. Final rents vary depending on the building type, quality of facilities, and the specific features of each property. Luxury units, particularly those in high-end estates, often command higher rents.
6. Ikeja - #5.2 Million
Ikeja ranked as the sixth most expensive area to rent a two-bedroom apartment in Lagos in 2025, with an average annual rent of N5.2 million.
The area is a lively residential and commercial center, covering neighborhoods such as Ikeja GRA, Alausa, Adeniyi-Jones, Allen, Shonibare Estate, and Opebi. It is also home to landmarks like the government offices in Alausa, Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja City Mall, and Computer Village.
According to the report, rents for two-bedroom apartments have risen by 152% since 2020. Actual rents vary depending on the neighborhood, building age, quality of finishes, and amenities. Units in high-end areas such as Ikeja GRA and Shonibare Estate typically command higher rents.
7. Lekki Phase II - #5.1 Million
Lekki Phase II ranked as the seventh most expensive area to rent a two-bedroom apartment in Lagos in 2025, with an average annual rent of N5.1 million.
The area is a growing residential hub stretching from Ikate to Victoria Garden City. It features modern apartment blocks, gated estates, and a mix of terraces and semi-detached homes. Its location offers access to business and leisure hubs along the Lekki corridor, making it popular with professionals and families.
According to the report, rents for two-bedroom apartments in Lekki Phase II have risen steadily in recent years. Actual rents vary depending on the property type, finishes, and amenities. Apartments in high-end estates or with premium features typically command higher rents.
8. Ajah - #3.2 Million
Ajah ranked as the eighth most expensive area to rent a two-bedroom apartment in Lagos in 2025, with an average annual rent of N3.2 million. According to the report, rents for two-bedroom apartments have risen by a remarkable 313% over five years.
Once largely undeveloped, Ajah has grown into a busy residential area along the Lekki–Sangotedo corridor. It features modern apartment blocks, gated estates, terraces, and semi-detached homes.
Ajah’s proximity to the Lekki corridor and emerging business and lifestyle hubs makes it appealing to professionals and families seeking more affordable alternatives to central Lekki.
9. Yaba - #3 Million
Yaba ranked as the ninth most expensive area to rent a two-bedroom apartment in Lagos in 2025, with an average annual rent of N3 million.
The neighborhood is a busy, mixed-use area known for its tech hubs, educational institutions, and growing residential developments. It features modern apartments, terraces, and gated communities, attracting young professionals, students, and small families.
According to the report, between 2020 and 2025, two-bedroom apartments in Yaba saw significant appreciation, jumping from N600,000 to N3 million. Actual rents vary depending on the property type, building quality, and available amenities, with units in prime locations or modern estates commanding higher prices.
10. Gbagada - #2.6 Million
Gbagada ranked as the tenth most expensive area to rent a two-bedroom apartment in Lagos in 2025, with an average annual rent of N2.6 million.
The neighborhood is a well-established residential area on the Mainland. It features a mix of modern apartment blocks, terraces, and semi-detached homes, attracting professionals and families looking for more affordable options while remaining connected to Lagos’ business districts.
alanto: Iran says Hormuz open to all but ‘enemy-linked’ ships
DUBAI, March 22 (Reuters) - The Strait of Hormuz remains open to all shipping except vessels linked to "Iran's enemies", Iranian media reports published on Sunday quoted Iran's representative to the U.N. maritime agency as saying.
Ali Mousavi's comments came from an interview published on Friday by Chinese news agency Xinhua, before U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to target Iranian power plants if the strait was not "fully open" within 48 hours.
The threat of Iranian attacks during the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has kept most ships from getting through the narrow strait, the conduit for around a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies, threatening a global energy shock.
Mousavi, who is also Iran's ambassador to the UK, was also quoted as saying that Tehran would continue to cooperate with the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to improve maritime safety and protect seafarers in the Gulf, adding that ships not belonging to "Iran's enemies" could pass the strait by coordinating security and safety arrangements with Tehran.
BlackViper: ANTHONY JOSHUA is visiting war-torn Ukraine alongside Oleksandr Usyk.
The former heavyweight rivals have headed to capital Kyiv, with Usyk keen to show Joshua around.
The reigning world heavyweight champion, 39, posted a video to X of himself meeting up with AJ.
In the short clip, AJ can be seen approaching Usyk at an airport.
Beaming, the Brit says: “Ukraine! For the first time in my life.”
Wearing a Stone Island jacket and beige baseball cap, Usyk replies: “It’s good. I show you, I show you Kyiv.”
To which Joshua adds: “Let’s go! We go to see Kyiv.”
Usyk accompanied the clip with the message: “Going to Kyiv with @anthonyjoshua.
“Already planning a little tour around the city. Excited to show some of my favorite spots!”
Usyk subsequently posted a picture of himself alongside Joshua in the city, captioning it: “Welcome to Ukraine.”
The pair also enjoyed some live music together, with both clapping along as three women sang and two men played instruments.
Usyk proudly captioned this further clip: “Fully immersed in Ukrainian culture.”
The Cat is back in his homeland for a boxing event put on by his promotion.
He wrote in a further Instagram post: “I’m heading back to Ukraine, and not just like that… Tomorrow is the Rising Stars professional boxing night by @usyk17.promotions.
“Of course, I can’t miss an event like this, even with training in full swing and my preparation for the May fight ramping up.
“This is where new names rise and their big journey begins. It’s going to be loud. It’s going to be electric. And definitely unforgettable!”
The card is set to be headlined by home fighter Daniel Lapin, who takes on Kristaps Bulmeistars.
Lapin, 28, was last in action at Wembley Stadium last summer as he beat Englishman Lewis Edmondson on the undercard of Usyk’s rematch win over Daniel Dubois.
Despite Kyiv remaining a warzone, Lapin gets a homecoming fight this Saturday, with Usyk and Joshua likely to be ringside.
FSBoperator: Memoirs of Mr. Hempher, which describe in detail how a British spy to the Middle East, in the middle of the eighteenth century, made contact with Adbul Wahhab, to create a subversive version of Islam, the notorious sect of Wahhabism, which became the founding cult of the Saudi regime. The movement was temporarily suppressed by the Ottoman armies in the middle of the nineteenth century. But with the assistance of the British, the Wahhabis and their Saudi sponsors returned to power and founded their own state in 1932. Since then, the Saudis have collaborated closely with the Americans, to whom they owe their tremendous oil wealth, in funding various Islamic fundamentalist organizations and other American covert operations
That'll make an interesting read.
The Wahhabis are indeed the STRICTEST version of Islam with roots in the Arabian Peninsula.
"If You Don't Understand the Petrodollar, You Don't Understand Geopolitics"
#iran #petrodollar #geopolitics Trump's War in Iran has sparked global fears about the economy. If the Strait of Hormuz were to remain closed, and Dubai, Saudi Arabia, UAE and the other Gulf states continue to come under attack, global oil prices could surge.
Why has Trump launched this attack on Iran now?
Everything comes back to the US Petrodollar system. Oil is at the root of everything. It's been the basis of our global economy since the Second World War.
But what actually is the Petrodollar system? How does it work? Why was it put in place? What's the future of the Petrodollar?
In this video, we dive into the topic. Keeping the Petrodollar afloat explains all the US foreign policy, and all geopolitics, for more than 70 years. Everything from the first Gulf War, to the War in Iraq, to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, to the current War with Iran.
00:00 - Introduction 00:30 - Why Is Oil So Important? 01:17 - How the US Dollar Controlled Global Economy 01:53 - Gold Standard and The Nixon Shock 02:44 - Global Reserve Currency 03:20 - Petrodollar Agreement with the Saudis 04:00 - How the Petrodollar System Works 05:00 - Petrodollar Recycling 05:43 - Future of the Petrodollar 06:06 - Why Hostile Countries Trade In Dollars 06:50 - China and Russia
A disagreement has erupted between Idemili North and Onitsha North Local Government Areas of Anambra State following the decision by the Idemili North authorities to rename the popular Limca Road after former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, a decision that has been vehemently been rejected by the Onitsha North Local Government which insists that the road lies within its territorial jurisdiction. The development has sparked debate among residents and stakeholders over the legality of the action and the authority responsible for naming public roads within the state.
The controversy began when the Chairman of Idemili North Local Government Area, Hon. Stanley Nkwoka, announced the renaming of Limca Road, a major route linking Nkpor Junction with the area around the Mausoleum of Nigeria’s first President, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, at St. Charles Borromeo Roundabout. The road, which also connects Awka Old Road, the Onitsha–Awka–Enugu Expressway and the Obosi–Umuoji axis, was officially renamed “Ichie Emeka Anyaoku Road” during a brief ceremony held at Nkpor Junction.
Speaking at the event, the council chairman said the decision was taken to honour Chief Anyaoku for his outstanding service to the community, the nation and the international community, noting that the renaming was also intended to inspire young people to embrace integrity, hard work and dedication. According to him, society must move away from celebrating individuals of questionable character and instead recognise those whose lives represent discipline, excellence and selfless service.
Also speaking, former Minister of Aviation, Chief Osita Chidoka, praised Anyaoku’s reputation for integrity, stating that his record as Commonwealth Secretary-General remains one of the most respected in Nigeria’s diplomatic history. Represented at the ceremony by Ambassador Chimezie Obi, President-General of Obosi Development Union Worldwide, the elder statesman expressed gratitude for the honour, describing it as one of the most cherished recognitions he has received and urging younger generations to see the gesture as a call to pursue service with honour and credibility.
However, the Onitsha North Local Government Area has strongly faulted the renaming, describing it as illegal, unconstitutional and a clear violation of territorial authority. In an official public notice signed by the Mayor of Onitsha North, Hon. Nweze Tony Nwora, the council maintained that the entire stretch of Limca Road, from the country home of Dr. Azikiwe through Borromeo Hospital up to Nkpor Junction, falls within the jurisdiction of Onitsha North and not Idemili North, insisting that only the legally recognised authority can rename any road within its area.
The council cited provisions of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, particularly the Fourth Schedule, which vests the administration and control of streets and public spaces in the Local Government within whose territory such facilities are located. It further declared that any action taken outside such jurisdiction is ultra vires and therefore null and void, warning ministries, agencies, map publishers, logistics operators and members of the public to disregard the newly announced name until due process is followed.
Onitsha North also stated that it reserves the right to take all lawful steps to defend its territorial authority, stressing that the publication serves as a formal caveat against any official recognition of the new name. The council emphasized that Limca Road, also known as Old Enugu–Onitsha Road, remains its lawful designation unless changed through the proper administrative and legislative procedures.
According to LeCun, most modern AI—especially large language models—are excellent at statistical pattern matching in language. They generate convincing responses because they have learned vast correlations in text. However, this does not necessarily mean they possess true understanding of the world.
One key limitation is the lack of grounded knowledge of the physical environment. Humans learn through interaction with the real world—touching objects, observing cause and effect, and developing internal mental models. Current AI systems largely learn from text and images rather than real-world experience, which restricts their ability to reason about physical processes.
Another issue is persistent memory and planning. Many AI models operate mainly within a single prompt-response interaction. They do not maintain long-term internal memories or structured models of reality that allow them to plan complex sequences of actions over time.
To address this gap, LeCun advocates the development of World Models. These systems would learn how the world works—predicting how environments change and how actions lead to consequences.
Such architectures could support more advanced capabilities, including robotics, autonomous vehicles, and adaptive agents that can operate safely in complex environments.
In this vision, the next phase of AI evolution moves beyond language-based intelligence toward systems that preempt, predict, perceive, reason about, and interact with the physical world, bringing artificial intelligence closer to human-like understanding and decision-making.
Honestey: That Modebe sounds like Yoruba word meaning I have reached there. Irrespective of how it should be pronounced if the guy is not Yoruba I have a message for them both as I adopt the modebe of Yorubas meaning in his name. Dear Modebe and Okonkwo, you both have finally got there.
This is a highly ridiculous postulation from you! You come off like someone who is trying to deflect the FACTS on the ground with regards to the crime committed in Noida in India.
How does "Mo ti de be" meaning "I have arrived there" in Yoruba language translated into English language suddenly become "Modebe" which is a typical Ibo name from the Eastern part of Nigeria? Different meanings and different pronounciations in the two languages.
A simple Google search or ChatGPT would reveal to you that Modebe is an Ibo name from the South East of Nigeria. Yoruba folks who are indigenous to Nigeria, Benin Republic and Togo DON'T use the name Modebe as a standard first name or surname. Period.
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