By Ayomide Otitoju The 8th edition of the GTCO Fashion Weekend officially launched today, Saturday, November 8, at Plot 1, Water Corporation Drive, Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos. The two-day event, organized by Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO), will run through Sunday, November 9, 2025, showcasing some of the biggest names in African and international…
By Ayomide Otitoju Celebrity chef Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, has officially received her Guinness World Records (GWR) plaque for preparing the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice. The 29-year-old unveiled the plaque on Thursday, donning her signature white chef outfit in a kitchen setting. Announcing the milestone on Instagram, Hilda shared…
By Ayomide Otitoju The countdown has begun for the GTCO Fashion Weekend 2025, set to hold this Saturday and Sunday in Lagos. Organized by Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) Plc, the annual event will once again spotlight fashion, creativity, and entrepreneurship through a dynamic mix of runway shows, masterclasses, and exhibitions. At a press briefing…
By Ayomide Otitojui The African Union Commission (AUC) and the International Executive Committee of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) have announced that the 9th edition of Africa’s premier music awards will now take place from Wednesday, January 7 to Sunday, January 11, 2026, in Lagos, Nigeria. Originally scheduled for November 25–30, 2025, the new…
By Ayomide Otitoju A Nigerian couple has made history after exchanging vows aboard a moving Lagos–Ibadan train, in what many have hailed as a refreshing and innovative twist to traditional weddings. The bride, Sharon Ifunanya, an events planner, and her groom, Nollywood actor Shawn Faqua, transformed one of the train’s coaches into a wedding venue…
By Ayomide Otitoju Big Brother Naija Season 10 winner, Opeyemi Ayanwale, popularly known as Imisi, has officially received her grand prize of ₦150 million, comprising ₦80 million in cash and a brand-new Innoson SUV, following her triumph in the “10/10” edition of the popular reality TV show. The prize presentation ceremony, held on Tuesday in…
By Ayomide Otitoju Jameson Irish Whiskey, one of Nigeria’s leading whiskey brands under the Pernod Ricard portfolio, brought its hallmark spirit of conviviality to Lagos with a five-day celebration through its Jameson Distillery on Tour (JDOT) initiative. Held from September 26 to October 1, the event blended culture, creativity, and community in a dynamic showcase…
By Ayomide Otitoju Imisioluwa Ayanwale, popularly known as Imisi, has emerged as the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10, capping off weeks of drama, strategy, and entertainment in what many have described as one of the show’s most competitive seasons. The grand finale, which aired on Sunday, October 5, 2025, kept millions of viewers…
By Ayomide Otitoju Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy has sparked fresh conversations on social media after naming Fuji legend Saheed Osupa among his Greatest of All Time (GOAT) singers during an appearance on Complex’s GOAT Talk alongside tennis champion Roger Federer. Asked to list his all-time favourites, Burna Boy said many of his top choices were…
