Lagos tourism
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The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, officially ushered in the festive season on Sunday evening with the grand unveiling of the Tropical Christmas Wonderland at Eko Hotels and Suites. The dazzling light-up ceremony, held on the hotel’s iconic grounds, marked the beginning of a month-long celebration designed to enchant families, tourists, and residents…
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In a groundbreaking initiative to boost leisure and tourism, Lagos State, alongside top corporate sponsors, is offering 100,000 free tickets to Giwa Gardens Water Park. Situated in Sangotedo, Lekki, this premier destination is the largest water park by water volume in West Africa, offering a world-class experience for families, thrill-seekers, and adventure enthusiasts. The Lagos…
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The Jigawa government has approved N1.1 billion for the construction of the Cardiac Centre Dutse. This is contained in a statement by Sagir Musa, the Commissioner for Information, Youths, Sports and Culture, on Tuesday in Dutse. He said the State Executive Council (SEC) has approved the fund to facilitate smooth execution of the project. READ…
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Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior won the FIFA Best Men's player of the Year award at a ceremony in Doha on Tuesday, while Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati picked up the women's prize for the second time. The award comes two months after 24-year-old Vinicius was second in the Ballon d'Or, with Real electing to snub…
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The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers' Council, Ukeyima Akutah, has said that based on the remarkable level of the Ease of Doing Business Index in Ogun State, the state is leading the rest of the country in the ongoing industrial revolution embarked upon by the Federal Government. He noted that…
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A UK court on Tuesday handed life sentences to the father and stepmother of a murdered 10-year-old British-Pakistani girl who died after being subjected to a prolonged "campaign of torture" and "despicable abuse". Urfan Sharif, 43, and Beinash Batool, 30, will serve at least 40 and 33 years respectively for the killing of Sara Sharif,…
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The Federal Government has allocated N47 billion to support universities of agriculture and medical schools across Nigeria. The allocation aims to boost agricultural innovation and healthcare training in the country. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, revealed this during a meeting with Pro-Chancellors of federal universities in Abuja on Tuesday. The breakdown of the…
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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has said it is taking legal action over false allegations of financial inducement related to a misleading herbal product, Lung Detox Tea (Lungitox). NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed this while addressing the issue during a press briefing today in Lagos. Adeyeye said the…
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An Area Court sitting at Centre-Igboro, Ilorin, has remanded an ex-convict, one Dada Awoyemi, 24, standing trial for alleged criminal trespass, house breaking and theft. Awoyemi, a resident of Oro-Ago Area, Ilorin, pleaded not guilty to the charges levelled against him. However, the trial judge, Mr Toyin Aluko, ordered the remand of the defendant in…
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The Katsina State House of Assembly has passed into law the appropriation bill of N692.244 billion for the 2025 fiscal year in the state. The bill was passed during the assembly’s plenary in Katsina on Tuesday, presided over by the Speaker, Alhaji Nasir Yahaya-Daura. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Gov. Dikko Radda,…
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The Senate has passed the 2014 Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Bill, following the adoption of the report by the Committee on Banking, Insurance, and other Financial Institutions. The report was presented by the committee’s chairman, Sen. Abiru Adetokunbo (APC-Lagos), during Tuesday’s plenary session. Adetokunbo explained that the bill, which was read a second time on…
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The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says a Howo tipper had a brake failure, veered off its path, and instantly killed a pedestrian on Tuesday. The LASTMA General Manager, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, made this known in a statement signed by Mr. Taofiq Adebayo, Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA. Bakare-Oki said…