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20 local governments · 9 stories
Local government…
Agege
Ajeromi-Ifelodun
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Amuwo-Odofin
Apapa
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Surulere · 1
9 stories
01
Lost history · Lagos
The man who would not bow
Bode Thomas & the Alaafin →
02
Place name · Lagos
Two names for one city
Why Lagos is called Lagos (and Eko) →
03
Lost history · Lagos
The house that lied about its age
Ilojo Bar, Lagos Island →
04
Lost history · Lagos
The Sultan's gift to a Lagos mosque
Shitta-Bey Mosque →
05
People · Lagos
The captive who came back as a slave dealer
Seriki Williams Abass →
06
People · Lagos
The kingmaker Lagos sent away
Madam Tinubu, merchant and kingmaker →
07
Place name · Lagos
The palace on the pepper farm
Iga Idunganran, Lagos Island →
08
Lost history · Lagos
The house that sold Lagos its water
Water House, Kakawa Street →
09
Lost history · Lagos
The king of Lagos who ran a rival state from Epe
Kosoko's exile in Epe →