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Children’s Days: Where to Provide Fun for Your Children in Lagos

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8 years ago

May 26, 2018

Eric

By Ajibade Morakinyo

It is always the wish of every parent to see that innocent smile ravaging the face of their kids. However, this comes at the expense of some goodies. For example, when mummy and daddy surprise their little child with a Cinderella dress or a bicycle on a weekend, it is certain that a torrent of joy would gush out from the belly of such a child – totally immeasurable; this just on a weekend day, not to talk of during a festive period like the Children’s Day.

However, talking about such smile that follows festivities, especially on a day meant to celebrate their being – Children’s day – every parent must ensure their kids are not frowning while other kids are serenading in joy from goodies, such as bouncing castle, children’s ride, video game, movies and other kids favourite. Aside the fun from these activities, these will help build their self-confidence thereby, terminating the chances of depression.

Children easily feel inferior to their peers, and this leads to depression, when they can’t have fun like other children are doing or when their parents can’t take them out. In order to avoid tragic emotional accident happening to your kids, there are places in Lagos you can take them to, and definitely joy will find them this Children’s Day. In these places, you can also participate (but not to fullest) with them, so as to build more intimacy between you and your kids with as low N1000 as gate fee or even free

Among these places are;

Dreamworld Africana

Dreamworld Africana is located in Lekki, and has activities that children of all ages can enjoy ranging from fun, leisure and adventure at its best. The bumper cars are a major attraction for children and parents. Its roller coaster ride is ideal for the entire family. Though, some rides require an age limit, there is a toddler play area.

In this fun filled place, you can also sit and enjoy a meal while your children are entertained. There are various options here, it is indeed the ultimate place for wholesome children and family fun.

Mindscapes Museum

This is a children’s museum located at Plot 1A, Block 3, Michael Olawale Cole Drive, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. Children love this museum because they get to roleplay as builders in a construction site, run a restaurant with toy foods, banker in the bank with customized ATM and money, go shopping, and many other activities to get creative.

Children come here to explore, get artistic, and it is designed to engage children through the exploration of their five senses. This creates experiences for them so instead of regular ancient relics, you will find life-like models, and hands-on exhibits that are created for children to touch and play with.

Klub de lag

This is another fun destination in Lagos for children and parents’ leisure, and located at 10A Babafemi Osoba Crescent, Lekki Phase 1. It offers a wide range of activities including bowling, mini-golf, and kids play station. This place offers wall climbing and ice skating activities, so to make it livelier to children.

There is also a toddler’s arena and a safe swimming pool area. There’s a VIP Lounge where older people can relax.

GET Arena

Get Arena provides a typical example of a break from the norm. It is located at Plot 6 Abila Onriu /BIS way, off Ozumba Mbadiwe, Oniru Estate, Lekki, Lagos. The one and only place with state of the art go-kart track which surrounds the building, and only all-encompassing entertainment, corporate, social, and fun establishment.

The kart track is loved by people who admire the thrill of being whizzed around in karts. There is a restaurant that serves quite tasty foods, while you watch your children smile from whizzing high speed ride in an unassailable experience.

Funtopia Leisure Resort

Funtopia Leisure Resort is one of the leading amusement parks and spots for family outings in Lagos, and located at KM 35, Epe Expressway, Off Pan African University, Lagos. It is an amazing place designed to woo children and even adults. With swimming, games, bouncy castles, carousels and much more, the resort offers a wide array of exciting activities to choose from.

Funland Limited

Funland is a recreational and entertainment park for kids with facilities that include toys, games, bouncy castles, train rides, carousels and so many other creative and interactive games for children and adults.

Movie Cinemas

Seeing movies are always a fun time to hang out with children and parents, especially when they see their favourite Hollywood heros and heroines on big screen. Genesis Cinemas is located at the Palms and City Mall Onikan and Silverbird are some of the cinemas in Lagos which can give your kids a wonderful abd memorable children’s day.

Beaches

If your kids lack aquaphobia then you can consider beaches in Lagos a place to see your children smile. The likes of Elegushi beach, Oniru beach, Lekki beach, Kuramo beach, Eleko beach, Tarkwa Bay, La Campagne Tropicana beach resort and so on will do justice to this. The gate fees are usually not more than N2000 with a few exceptions to the exclusive ones. Please, ensure caution is taken when you take your kids to beaches and be sure not to allow them to go too close to the water without adult supervision. Moreover, every individual must be mindful of the sea wave at the beach.

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Certificate Forgery: Group Seeks Tinubu’s Disqualification from 2027 Election

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19 hours ago

June 29, 2026

Eric

The Centre for Reform and Public Advocacy (CFRPA) has filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Kano seeking the disqualification of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from the 2027 presidential election over allegations of certificate forgery.

‎According to court documents seen by Daily Trust, the plaintiff alleged that Tinubu presented forged academic certificates from Chicago State University and a fake National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge certificate to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) during the 2023 elections.

‎‎The suit, marked FHC/K/CS/312/2026, lists Tinubu, INEC, and Chicago State University as defendants.

‎The plaintiff contended that Tinubu never attended Government College Lagos as claimed, noting that the school was established in 1974, four years after Tinubu allegedly graduated.

The CSO further argued that Tinubu does not possess a valid secondary school certificate, which is the minimum constitutional requirement to contest for the presidency.

‎It claimed that INEC had failed to act on its petition dated June 19, 2026, demanding clarification on Tinubu’s eligibility.

‎‎In its statement of claims, the group referenced a 2023 U.S. court ruling in In Re: Application of Atiku Abubakar (No. 23 CV 05099), which compelled Chicago State University to release Tinubu’s academic records.

‎The plaintiff insisted those records revealed false entries and inconsistencies, including a forged University of Cambridge General Certificate of Education.

‎The prayers asked by the plaintiff included declaration of forgery against Tinubu’s Chicago State University certificate, issuance of an order directing INEC to disqualify him from the 2027 presidential election, directing CSU to strike Tinubu’s name from its records and perpetual injunction restraining INEC from uploading Tinubu’s name as a candidate.

‎The plaintiff also submitted affidavits of non-multiplicity of action, witness statements, and letters to the NYSC and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, demanding disclaimers on the alleged fake NYSC certificate.

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Lagos Island Red Cross Holds Annual Thanksgiving Service

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2 days ago

June 28, 2026

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By Eric Elezuo

The Lagos Island Division of the Nigerian Red Cross Society, has held its 2026 Annual Thanksgiving, to express gratitude for another year of provision of succor and comfort to as many that are in need.

The thanksgiving service, which was held at the Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina, Lagos, on the last Sunday of June, was led by the Division Coordinator, Chief (Olori) Aderonke Elegushi.

Speaking to The Boss on the activities of the Island Division of the Red Cross over the years, Olori Elegushi noted that it has been a thing of joy to be at the forefront of releasing the milk of human kindness to as many that needs it, and when they need it.

Coordinator, Lagos Island Division Nigerian Red Cross Society, Chief (Olori) Aderonke Elegushi (m), Vice Coordinator Abimbola Adeshile (2nd left), Secretary Ajibola Adu (2md right) and Saheed Ayinde Yusuf (1st right)

“This is what I love to do, and this is what the Red Cross is all about; lending helping hand and spreading love across borders, especially here in Lagos Island.

“In everything, we won’t forget our Maker, the Almighty God, through whose power we are able to do the little and much we can do. That explains why we here today to give thanks as it’s a tradition every year,” Olori Elegushi said.

Olori Elegushi also noted that as an not for profit organization, the Society seeks support well-meaning Nigerians and Lagosians to come to their aid so that the gospel of continuous lending of helping hand to the needy will continue unabated.

“We also seek the support of well-meaning individuals, organizations, and the Church in our efforts to expand our humanitarian activities. With adequate funding and partnerships, we can organize first aid and health awareness programmes for public school students, train more volunteers, equip communities with emergency preparedness skills, and carry out outreach programmes that will positively impact lives across our society,” she concluded.

Olori Elegushi, who will soon join the octogenarian club, was accompanied at the thanksgiving event, by Vice Coordinator Abimbola Adeshile, Secretary Ajibola Adu, Saheed Ayinde Yusuf, and a host of other members, dressed in their sparkling white uniform.

The Red Cross Society is an international organizational saddled with the responsibility of providing healthcare services among other humanitarian services to the people of the world. The Society is domiciled in every part of the world.

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Insecurity: Adeboye, Oyedepo Urge More US Military Action in Nigeria

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2 days ago

June 28, 2026

Eric

The General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, and Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, have thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for recent military action against terrorism in Nigeria, urging Washington to do more to halt the unrelenting attacks.

Both clerics spoke at the “Faith Heroes Award Gala” in Washington D.C. on June 26, 2026, organised by Save Nigeria Group USA, SNGUSA, with the US-Nigeria Civil Society Coalition.

The event honoured Trump, Congressmen Chris Smith and Riley Moore, and other advocates of religious freedom in Nigeria.

Addressing a packed audience of activists, policymakers and faith leaders at the Hilton Garden Inn, Capitol Hill, Adeboye said the scale of violence has moved beyond what any religious leader can handle alone.

“Terrorism is now at my doorstep,” he said. “If you want to help us, help us more.”

The RCCG leader, who had faced criticism for not speaking out earlier, said he chose “spiritual warfare” instead of public escalation. He noted that Trump’s December strikes on terrorist camps did not surprise him because the U.S. President had warned of consequences.