By Ayomide Otitoju The Anambra State Government has clarified that a poorly executed Christmas decoration at a local roundabout, widely circulated on social media, was not sponsored or approved by the state, dismissing claims that it reflected the government’s festive arrangements. State Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, stated that the decoration was the initiative of…
By Ayomide Otitoju The maiden edition of the GTCO Fashion Food & Drink Festival – Holiday Edition delivered a festive atmosphere in Lagos, offering families and children an immersive end-of-year experience that many attendees described as a Christmas funfair. Held in Oniru, Lagos Island, the event attracted thousands of visitors, with families and food lovers…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday said the Eyo Festival remains a vital platform for projecting Lagos not only as Nigeria’s economic and commercial hub but also as a major centre of culture and tourism with strong local and international appeal. The governor spoke during the Ijade Opa Eyo procession…
By Ayomide Otitoju African family entertainment centre (FEC) operators, mall owners, mixed-use developers, hospitality groups, leisure investors and tourism agencies are set to converge in Dubai for DEAL 2026, the Dubai Entertainment Amusement & Leisure Exhibition, scheduled for February 10–12, 2026, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Now in its 32nd year, DEAL remains the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The National Assembly convened a historic Joint Sitting on Thursday as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, presented the 2026 Appropriation Bill, marking the third Joint Session of the 10th Assembly for the annual budget presentation. Titled the “Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience, and Shared Prosperity,” the ₦58.18 trillion proposal signals a shift…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Anambra State Government has constituted a high-powered committee to recover government-owned lands that have been illegally occupied, encroached upon or misused across the state. The decision was taken at the 25th meeting of the Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC), held at the Government House, Awka, as part of efforts by the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s 2026 budget proposal, describing it as a “Budget of Consolidated Renewed Sufferings.” President Tinubu on Friday presented a ₦58.18 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill to the National Assembly, projecting cautious economic improvement and pledging stricter fiscal discipline. However, the opposition party said the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has unsealed the headquarters of Ikeja Electric Plc after the electricity distribution company agreed to a binding undertaking to comply with remedial measures over consumer rights violations. In a statement issued on Friday by the Commission’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, the FCCPC…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Anambra State Government has announced plans to host the 2025 Onwa Dezemba Christmas Carol/Cankata today, December 20, at Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, as part of activities marking the Christmas season in the state. In a statement, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Christian Aburime, described the event as a…
