Lufasi Nature Park; All you need to know about this nature park in Lagos.

There is another nature reserve park in Lagos apart from the renowned lcc(Lekki Conservation Centre).

Lufasi Nature park, although I feel it's not well known maybe it's just me.

  Lufasi Nature park is a nature reserve built to preserve wild life from extinction as a result of Lekki peninsula development. LUFASI is the Acronym for Lekki Urban Forestry and Animal Shelter Initiative. The park started in 2013 as a Non-Government Organisation (NGO) with the sole responsibility of preserving nature and protecting wildlife and endangered species It is a combination of a conservation centre, recreational centre and animal shelter.

 LUFASI park has become one of the popular tourist attractions in Lekki and Lagos in general . So, lufasi has been on my bucket list for so long and finally I get to explore it sometimes last week, of course not alone , you know I don't travel alone. My partner this time was Wemimo, a fellow travel enthusiast & trip planner. 

 First disclaimer Just so you know, Lufasi nature park is located in Ajah and it's quite far, I use to have it in mind that it wasn't far from LCC since they are on the same axis but i was in a for a surprise.

 How to Locate Lufasi Nature park.

  The park is actually easy to locate and also google map & lara.ng to the rescue should you get confused at any point. Lufasi nature park Lagos is located at Majek 1st gate bus stop beside Fara park estate. If you’re coming from the mainland like I did, simply board a bus to ajah. I took a brt bus from.Oshodi to ajah for 500 and it was quite comfortable. From ajah, take a bus usually a small bus going to awoyaya and stop at Majek 1st gate bus stop. The nature park is just by the road side on your right. 

 Facts about Lufasi Nature Park 

Entrance Fee 

Adult 1000 

Children 500

Tour Guide 

There are tour guides available on your request, should you choose to have one, it's free.

Corkage 

No corkage fee is being required.

You can bring your food & drink as you wish infact it's the most advisable.

 Facilities in Lufasi

Mini zoo 

Horse stable 

Art & crafts 

 Anthills 

Ekki forest

 Lake Nora 

Lake moses

 Mini huts 

Table tennis

Football court 

Children playground 

Mini village 

Jungle Game Area 

Shirin Yoku Platform i.e forest bathing Animal Sanctuary 

 I explored all except for Ekki forest and horseride because the entrance of the forest was quite chilling & scary

    

What to do in Lufasi 

 1. Photoshoot

this park is almost perfect for a photoshoot as there are many natural props to enhance the pictures. I did a little,thanks for the heads up from my partner so I packed a little change of outfits Picnic 

2.Picnic with the family 

Lufasi park is a a lovely space for picnic settings with friends & family as there are various outdoor sports for adults such as table tennis pitch, draft board and children playground to keep the kids busy.

3. Horse ride

Although I didn't go with the intention of riding a horse but the park is a good place for horse riding as.thru have enough horses to that respect. 

4.Shop at the art and craft store 

 Lufasi nature park also has a store that sells arts, craft and souvenirs. I really love artsy fashion pieces. The store has artsy jewelries like necklaces and bracelets for sale. So, you can shop for nice paintings and drawing as well as get nice souvenirs from Lufasi park.

5.Tour the mini zoo

Lufasi nature park houses some animals both domestic and wild although I was only opportuned to see Monkeys, domestic animals like sheeps, ducks, goats, hens, and vulture. 

6.Bird watching

 Lufasi is home to different species of bird and bird watchers has endorsed the place as a great spot to bird watch.

More pictures from Lufasi Nature park

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16 Romantic Destinations To Spend Valentine in Lagos

 

Valentine’s Day is almost upon us again and I am sure we are all about making that day a remarkable one. With countless romantic destinations in Lagos, you can be certain of enjoying beautiful moments with your loved ones only if you know the right places. Ranging from candlelit dinners to soothing beach walks,  and exquisite dining and wining, I have listed 15 places where you can have quality and enjoyable moment with beau.

Here you go

1.LANDMARK PRIVATE BEACH

Landmark Leisure Beach is located at 3 & 4, Water Corporation Road, Victoria Island, Lagos. The beach features a boardwalk and it is the best escape from the hustle and bustle of Lagos.

The most beautiful thing about this beach is that unlike other beaches that are located at the extreme end of Lagos, this one is located right in the heart of Victoria Island, and not too far from the mainland of Lagos. It is serene, beautiful and quite affordable too.

The beach stretches from Shiro Restaurant, Hard Rock Café, Landmark Event Centre down to the Landmark hotel.

Things to do in Landmark 

• Bostcruise 

• Jet ski

• Beach soccer

• Horse ride

• Fly a kite

• Aquatic 

• Explore the food & drinks 

2.EBONYLIFE PLACE 

EbonyLife Place is the premium location in Lagos for elegant restaurants, luxury cinema and event spaces for the most intimate and exclusive occasions. This place is perfect to celebrate with your beau because there are many facilities in there that are perfect for lovers which include:

• Luxury cinemas

• Turaka restaurant & bar 

• White orchid hotel amongst others

What you can do at EBL

• Enjoy the biggest blockbusters with larger-than-average screens, the latest 7.1 surround sound and plush, reclining cinema seats in every theatre at the EBL Luxury cinemas . Tickets are priced between N1500 and N3500, with lower rates for children.

• Enjoy an exquisite delicious dinner on their wide-open rooftop and enjoy spectacular views of Lagos in Turaka rooftop restaurant or a cozy indoor dinner at "The Wrap”

• Complete the night at White Orchid Hotel, the beautiful and exquisite boutique hotel, offering twenty curated rooms, each fitted with original artworks which will further make the night more memorable.

3.JARA BEACH RESORT

This is an all-inclusive luxury beach resort situated in Museyo Beach, Eleko, Lori Street, Off Lekki Free Trade Zone.

What you will enjoy in Jara

• Air-Conditioned room

• Snack station

• All meals i.e good food

• Beach access

• Swimming pool

• Free wi-fi

• Return Island pickup

• Concierge

• Table tennis

• In-room multimedia

4.LA CAMPAGNE TROPICANA BEACH RESORT

La Campagne is an African themed beach, lagoon and forest resort located in Lagos Nigeria. They offer accommodation and daycation packages for intending visitors. Day visit starts at 8:00am and ends at 6:00pm daily. Accommodation ranges from 60k and 600k per night.

It is located in Ikegun, Ibeju-Lekki Area, Off Lekki/Epe Expressway, Lagos (2-3 hours drive from Lekki)

5.LIGHTHOUSE BEACH HOUSE

Lighthouse is a premium beach resort located in Tarkwa Bay and only accessible by boat. They offer accommodation as well as daycation services. A day's visit to Lighthouse cost N25,000. this fee covers your boat fare and refreshments. Accommodation rates ranges from N125,000. This destination is so surreal  and dreamy which makes it perfect for a romantic getaway 

What you can do at Lighthouse

• Catch the sunset 

• Beach and paint

• Relax and be taken care of

• Go fishing 

• Surf

• Floating breakfast

• Warm up at the fire pit

6.ILASHE PRIVATE BEACH RESORT

Ilashe is a private luxury beach resort in Amuwo Adofin, Lagos. It ranks as one of the most exotic beach resorts in Lagos. Ilashe Beach is the perfect getaway destination for all kinds of events, such as birthday parties, end of the year event, beach wedding, family getaways, most importantly, romantic getaways. It is, however, only accessible by boat.

7.SAIL HARBOUR

Sail Harbour Resort Community is a serene agro-resort located at Ago-Ajo Village, on the Badagry creek. It is only accessible by boat which is a 50-minutes pleasurable boat ride from the city of Lagos, Nigeria. It is surrounded by two islands and rich in indigenous vegetation, it is unarguable a resort perfect for a romantic getaway because of its calmness and natural beauty.

What to do in Sail harbour 

• Relax and be taken care of 

• Enjoy the farm-to-fork ambiance and the local community

8.JAYBEE BEACH RESORT

This beach resort is located on the beautiful Tarkwa Bay in Lagos State, Tarkwa Bay Island is 15 minutes away by boat ride from Ikoyi and Victoria Island. The resort has cabin accomodation to give that countryside vibes.

What can you do at Jaybee Resort 

• Camping

• Bonfire

9. RADISSON BLU, VICTORIA ISLAND

The location of this premium hotel makes it a perfect romantic rendezvous. The seaside view and tantalizing dinner menu will definitely spice up your Valentine. Exotic buffets are put together during the Valentine period.

10. VILLA RICA BEACH RESORT

A beach resort situated in the Debojo Idado area of the unique Eleko Beach, ibeju lekki, Lagos state. The Resort is sitting pretty metres from the buzz of the Atlantic Ocean.

Facilities includes 

📍Fully air conditioned room

📍Restaurant/bar

📍Swimming pool

📍Fitness center

📍Beachfront access

📍Children playground

📍Beach soccer

Price ranges from 20k

11.NOK BY ALARA

NOK by Alara is an African restaurant, and the culinary extension of Reni Folawiyo's concept to celebrate and elevate all aspects of African lifestyle. At NOK, they are renowned for the African cooking, while maintaining the sophisticated yet traditional feeling. It has an exterior garden side view like no other. Its interior is decorated with lovely African artwork. It is located in 12a, Akin Olugbade, Victoria Island, Lagos.

12.SAILORS LOUNGE 

This is a premium restaurant & bar in Lagos and it's said to be the first floating lounge in Nigeria. It is situated at Block 12, Plot 1, Admiralty Road, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos

What you can enjoy at Sailors Lounge

• Exquisite delicious grilled catfish

• The seafood platter which consists ofhas Calamari, Croaker Fish, Lobsters, Crab, Prawns, Muscles, Fried and Jollof Rice

• The drunken sailor cocktails

• The delectable customer service & the breathtaking ambiance.

No doubt you will have lots of fun if you chose this place to celebrate Valentine.

13.788 ON THE SEA

This restaurant is well known for its seafood delicacies. It is located at Twin Waters, Okunde Bluewater Zone, Off Remi Olowude, Water Corporation Road, Lekki Second Roundabout, Lagos.

14.ZEN GARDEN

Finally, something for the mainlanders...

This is a Chinese restaurant located in Ikeja G.R.A. The interior design has a very traditional Chinese decoration theme. The dining space is huge. If you plan to visit Zen Garden, budget between ₦10,000 to ₦14,000 per person.

15.KAPADOCCIA RESTAURANT, LAGOS

This restaurant is Nigeria’s first cave dining experience. Named after the renowned city of Cappadocia,Turkey. You get to choose from an array of mouthwatering Turkish cuisines ranging from starters, main courses, desserts and salads, Kapadoccia Lagos creates a delicious fusion of both Nigerian and Turkish cultures, while maintaining dedication to premium customer satisfaction.

It is presently strictly by reservation so if you would like to dine here for Valentine, this is the best time to reserve a seat. It is located in Idowu Taylor, Victoria Island, Lagos.

16.PICNIC N CHILL @ THE JAEKEL HOUSE 

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 Picnic 'n' Chill on the 12th of February as we talk, eat, dance, gist, play games, tour the destination and have fun so much you'd forget someone is not replying your message😉

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Johnson Jakande Tinubu park

 Johnson Jakande Tinubu park popularly known as JJT.

This is a recreational park located in the capital of Lagos state, Ikeja.

The park was officially opened to public on 13th December 2017 and was commission by the Ex Governor Akinwumi Ambode in honour of  the Ex Governors 

Brigadier Mobolaji Johnson (J) 

Alhaji Lateef Jakande (J)

Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (T)

 Size

The park covers a total area of approximately  21,800 square meter.

It is being managed by the Lagos state park and Garden Agency (LASPARK)

Facts to note

 👉 The park requires no entrance fee except it's being rented out for events.

 👉It opens 10am and close by 6:30pm.

  👉There is no provision for car park in the park    

       ATTRACTIONS 

   * The park has a huge statue of Eyo masquerade which is a cultural identity of Lagos State .

   * It has a cage that houses some special species of bird.

   * A huge sculpture of the three ex  Governor's face is being mounted at the middle of the park with all the LGA in Lagos written on the body of the statue 

   *Circling the sculpture is 54 flags of the nations in Africa with some informations about the country on each flag.

 👉Children playground with exciting facilities to keep the children busy.

👉There is a big chess game in a corner of the park

👉A free wifi facility but it wasn't  functioning  at the time of my visit 

👉A beautiful water Fountain.

    

👉Gazebo & lovenest which can serve as a perfect spot for families &individuals for workspace or unwinding.

            

What to do in the park

✓ Take good pictures

✓ Picnic with family & friends 

✓ Workspace {Study,Meditate,Read}: It can serve as a place to study, meditate or work as it's very peaceful & there are charging ports all around

✓ It can serve as celebration venue 

Nigeria’s Anti-Graft Agency, EFCC Probes Central Bank Over Multi-Billion Fraud As Attorney-General, Malami, Emefiele Battle To Stop Investigations

  

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has begun an investigation into an alleged multi-billion naira fraud at the Central Bank of Nigeria which centres on the disbursement of a loan facility being managed by the Director in charge of the CBN agricultural loans.

SaharaReporters learnt that the CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, presently jittery and fighting hard to stop the probe has reached out to the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), to wade into the EFCC investigation of the CBN director of Development Finance Department (DfD), Yila Yusuf.

Yila’s DfD is in charge of gricultural loans at the CBN.

SaharaReporters gathered that the EFCC operatives last week stormed the CBN department over some atrocities committed by Yila Yusuf. He was accused of owning expensive houses and cars in Abuja and in the Lekki part of Lagos State.

“Last week, the EFCC went to CBN DfD, the department that deals with agric loans and more. That is the cash cow of Emefiele and is led by a corrupt director, Yila. Since last week, Emefiele has been doing all he can through the Attorney-General, Malami, to ensure Bawa does not investigate the department.

“Changes have also been done in the department by redeployment of staff who Yila and Emefiele assumed were leaking the atrocities in the department.

“The said director was invited to Lagos but the matter has been shut down by Emefiele and Malami. Yila Yusuf is accused of owning expensive houses and cars in Abuja and Lekki part of Abuja,” a top source in the CBN told SaharaReporters.

The CBN has in the past claimed it distributed billions of naira as loans under the Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme Fund (ACGSF) to farmers.

The latest investigation by the EFCC only adds to the growing list of atrocities and scandals that the lavish CBN governor, Emefiele, is enmeshed in.

SaharaReporters had on September 20 reported that the Arewa Youth Assembly, a socio-economic and socio-political group, called for the resignation or sacking of Emefiele.

According to the northern group, doing so will save the nation from further economic meltdown.

They had insisted that the sum of N500billion which was stolen in a private Dubai investment towards the end of 2018 should be investigated as well as other funds that went missing during Emefiele’s administration.

SaharaReporters had in May 2019 made public a phone conversation of Emefiele; his deputy, Edward Lametek Adamu; Director for Finance, Dayo M. Arowosegbe and one of the Special Advisers to the CBN Governor, Emmanuel Ukeje discussing how to cover up the loss of over N500billion stolen from the CBN in a private investment that collapsed.

Two audio files, exclusively obtained by SaharaReporters, revealed how the governor and top officials of the apex bank discussed plots to conceal the loss of huge sums of money in a Dubai investment.

The CBN claimed the audio conversation was genuine but no money was missing from the bank.

Speaking to journalists on Sunday, Mohammed Salihu Danlami and Abdulsalam Kazeem; Speaker and Deputy Speaker of AYA respectively alongside other group’s leaders had urged the CBN Governor to resign over his alleged inability to stabilise the country’s bleeding economy.

Also on September 23, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) asked the CBN governor to resign over allegations of overseeing looting of funds in the nation’s apex bank.

According to the PDP, the allegations are based on the affirmations from the Secretary of the National Caretaker Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator John Akpan Udoedehe during a Channels TV programme.

“The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) demands the immediate resignation and prosecution of the Governor of the Central bank of Nigeria (CBN) Godwin Emefiele going by allegations by the All progressives Congress (APC) that he superintended over massive looting of funds in the CBN.

“Our party calls on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to immediately invite Emefiele for questioning over allegations by the National Secretary of the illegal APC National Caretaker Committee, Senator John Akpan Udoedehe, that the CBN governor supervised over the pillaging of the nation’s vaults under his watch,” the party had said.

“Our party insists that beyond Akpan Udoedehe’s allegation, the tenure of Emefiele as CBN governor under the APC administration has witnessed colossal failures of monetary and fiscal policies, requiring him to vacate the office and hand himself over for investigation.

“It is instructive to note that when Emefiele took over office as CBN Governor in 2014, naira exchanged for N164 to a dollar. Today, in the hands of Emefiele and the APC, the naira has tumbled to a near N600 to a dollar, putting the nation’s economy on its knees.

“Painfully, under the leadership of Emefiele, the CBN has failed in its core mandate of managing the economy and took a dive into propaganda with claims that do not reflect the harsh economic reality on the ground.

“The PDP, therefore, urges the EFCC not to allow this revelation to be swept under the carpet as it borders on serious economic sabotage for which sanctions are clearly spelt out under our laws,” it had added.

On September 16, a coalition of civil societies backed the Arewa Youth Assembly, calling for the resignation of Emefiele.

Seven different groups joined others who wanted the governor to resign over his alleged inability to stabilise the country’s bleeding economy.

In a statement made available by the coalition and signed by seven of them, the groups noted that the current high poverty rate in the land on the failure of the country’s economy under Emefiele’s watch as CBN governor.

The groups which signed the press statement include; the Nigeria Citizens Action Group, Unified Nigerian Youth Forum, Concern Northern forum, Igbo unity forum of Nigeria, Federation of Idoma Youths, Igbo Youth Assembly and Itsekiri National Youth Council.

“The Nigeria Citizens Action Group (NCAG), a coalition of 35 civil society organisations is constraint to lend its voice with that of numerous other concerned Nigerians that have been calling on Mr Godwin Emefiele, Nigeria’s CBN to resign with immediate effect to save the country from total collapse.

“This call became necessary following the extensive review of the tenure of Mr Godwin as the head of our apex bank which has come to the sad conclusion that he should humbly step aside and allow a more competent person to step in to save our country from total collapse.

“We understand that it will be difficult for him and his heirs to reason with us, but we wish to beg on them to put on their garment of patriotism and save our country”, the coalition said.

The statement continued, “Based on the Arewa Youth Assembly earlier call on the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Godwin Emefiele to resign his position as the apex bank boss over his inability to stabilise the glaring nose-diving country’s economy, we have noticed the sponsored backlash and propaganda against our  in instead of the issues we have raised.

“The fact that the sponsored messengers of the propaganda couldn’t come up with an issue-based argument is a clear indication that Mr Emefiele has truly failed and they are only helping in further exposing his flaws because Nigerians are watching.

“Mr governor would have proved us wrong with facts and figures, and possibly, engage the services yof those with related intellectual to defend his inability to stabilise our bleeding economy."

Museum of Natural History; All You Need to Know.

 

Museum of natural history is a museum located in Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun state of Nigeria.

The museum is said to be the only one of it's type in west Africa aside from the Institute Fundamental Afrique Noir located in Dakar, Senegal.

The museum is also described as the 8th wonder of the world due to its beautiful architectural design.

The activity of the Natural History Museum is grouped into six main areas which includes;

Administration, 

Research, 

Collection,

Cataloguing, 

Exhibition 

and 

Training. 

Let's Tour The Museum

The museum collection's include plants, insects and other invertebrates, reptiles, birds, reptiles, rocks, fossils and minerals. 

The museum is a storey building and it is divided into compartments.

The first part on the entrance consist of fossils, insects & all

Another section in the floor section is beads, rice...

The part of the museum I love the most is located upstairs where animals are preserved in their real form

Lions, python, Ape..

The last part on the upper floor are the skeletons.

We were also shown a Rolls Royce that was two in the world as the time while Queen of England owned one & the 49th Ooni of Ife also owned one.

How Do They Acquire?

1.Donation 

2.Collection from field trip

3.Purchasing

Gate Fee

200

500 naira to take pictures. 

Opening Hour

8-6pm

How To Get There 

Find your way to the school then take a bike from the school gate to the museum for 150 naira.

More pictures from Museum of Natural History

My name is Damilola Ehindero I am travel and lifestyle blogger. My blog is where I share about everywhere i have visited

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For more pictures, travel stories and guides. 

I'm also available for writing or travel expo opportunities. TOURERS NG organizes private/ group tours to tourist destinations in Nigeria. You can also book a private/ group tour with TOURERS NG(@tourersng