Christmas is just a few days away. The euphoria is every where. Businesses are winding down for the year. Also, there is so much shopping ongoing this period. If you work close the market areas, you can attest to it. The markets are full of people shopping whatever they need to make this Christmas memorable. Asides, the massive shopping, there is so much traffic on the road. As usual, transport fare prices have doubled due to the mass of people. In the spirit of giving this Christmas season, you mustn’t only give material things. Although there are some people in our lives that would prefer such gifts. You can check…
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Lufasi Nature park Lagos: All you need to know and 7 things to do
Another nature reserve on Lekki-ajah express way is Lufasi Nature park Lagos. It is a nature reserve built to preserve wild life from extinction as a result of Lekki penisula development. I had such an exciting time visiting LCC. So, I was curious to visit Lufasi nature park since they are on the same axis. Little did I know that Lufasi park is way farther on Lekki-ajah way. From Oshodi where I took off from, it felt like a journey of thousand miles. Coupled with the traffic around Osbourne road as well as intermittently. Interestingly, I had no idea how to locate this nature park. Thanks to google, all I…
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Ndubuisi Kanu Park: What you need to know and things to do
In Lagos state, there are some very fine recreational parks that you can visit on a budget. Most of these parks are free to access while others require a token fee. Some of the free parks are Johnson Jakande park, Muri Okunola park, etc. One of such park that is free to access is Ndubuisi Kanu park. Nduibuisi Kalu park Ikeja is located a few walks from Shop-rite behind JJT park. This park is also lovely with some facilities to enable you to have a good time. Ndubuisi kanu park has a children’s playground so it a good park for the family. Also, there is free wifi available for use.…
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Kalakuta Republic Museum,Ikeja: All you need to know and things to do
Kalakuta republic museum was the home of Late Legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti. This place once housed his followers i.e. his band members and dancers. It doubles as his home as well as a studio where he does his music. Fela Anikulapo Kuti was huge resistance to the government during his time. This made the then government send soldiers to destroy his house twice. So, the current Kalakuta republic museum is his 3rd house. Fela must have gotten his spirit of activism from his mother who also a strong activist. She also fought for Nigerian independence. After his death in 1997, his children, family, and fans decided to transform his house…
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Lekki conservation center Lagos: all you need to know and things to do
Lekki conservation center Lagos is exciting, fun and loved by the fearless. The fear factor is because of its famous long canopy walk. My day out to LCC was quite interesting and fun. Lekki Conservation park is located at Lekki epe expressway, Tipa bus stop. I almost missed my way trying to locate LCC on Sallah day. The reason is that one Lout ( Agbero) misled us, so I found myself in Ajah. This conservation center is also a home for wildlife animals like Crocodile, monkeys, etc. Entrance into Lekki conservation center Lagos and Fee After finding myself in Ajah, I took another bus back to Tippa bus stop. The…
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Top 5 beaches you should add to your bucket list vacation spot in Lagos
The beach is one of the best places to unwind, chill and have a fun-filled day out. In Lagos state, there are several beaches you can visit for vacation but only a few are well known/visited. This is because some beaches are dirty may be due to poor maintenance, or the fear of drowning. The major reason being the fear of drowning in the waters of the beach. This is because you may be unaware of places that are too deep. Also, there is no signage to inform tourists on the safe part to take a swim. I also had my own fears formed from the tales of horror that…
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Styled by Demoire: How I wore my ponytail hairstyle for a month?
As an African lady who is proud of the curly nature that comes with black hair, I avoid ponytail hairstyle. This hairstyle normally do not last for more than two weeks. (Most stylist pre-inform you so you know that you can’t wear it for so long- more like a disclaimer that comes with the hairstyle.). Aside the fact that it doesn’t last, it is fast and affordable to make. i.e. if the hair extension is not so pricey. Last Month, I made my hair from Demoire brand. She needed a model for hair and gets to keep it. (Who am I to pass off such offer) . Also her work…
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My Day-out at Freedom park:things to do at freedom park, Lagos island
This year, i have decided to live to the fullest any opportunity i get. Hence, I visited freedom park at Lagos island. This park is one of the most affordable vacation spot to visit. It is just a tricycle away from Obalende, Lagos Island. Freedom park used to be the then Queen’s prison yard. This prison housed thieves, activist and other notorious criminals. It is now a recreational center holding some of its memories in place like the “prison” which are still retained as well some of its structures. The gate fee for entry into freedom park is 200naira. It allows you access to all the facilities available at the…
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How to process your e-yellow card for your international travels?
Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for travelers to and fro Nigeria. This is to prevent the transmission of yellow fever especially in countries with high risk. High risk countries that are prone to yellow fever are in Africa as well as some part of Americas. As a traveler it is advisable to get all your document in place before leaving the country. This is to prevent some unpleasant experiences at the airport. (There are weird stories of people that found themselves grounded at the airport. Cases where some officials threaten to inject you with the vaccine or you pay a bribe. Which will you choose as Nigerian. I’d rather pay…
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My Day-cation at Eleko Beach: Fun things to do at Lil Zanzibar cottage.
A trip to the beach is an opportunity to show your beach body. Knowing full well that it takes a lot of self discipline to achieve a breath taking beach body. It is also a time to enjoy the sun, cool breeze of the sea and serenity of the beach environment. In every of my vacations, i prefer to go with a group so i went out with my Hang out buddy team. We were all anxious to know where this beach will be. it is because the location was undisclosed to us from the onset. The ride to Eleko beach is a long one and our first stop over…
