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The 9th edition of the GTCO Food & Drink Festival, an annual culinary event organised by Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) to promote small businesses and foster enterprise, concluded in Lagos State. The festival, themed “Everything Food and Drink”, held at the GTCentre, Plot 1 Water Corporation Drive, Oniru, Lagos, from 1-3 May. The event featured over 204 free retail stalls, while international culinary experts showcased the rich diversity and creativity of food culture. French chef Jean-Baptiste Ascione and Indian chef Arbinder Dugal, alongside others, brought a rich mix of global flavours to the festival, drawing large crowds eager…

Ademola Lookman will walk into the Emirates Stadium tonight with more than just qualification on the line; he carries a chance to etch his name into Nigerian football history. The Super Eagles forward is set to feature as Atlético Madrid take on Arsenal in the decisive second leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final clash. After a tense 1-1 draw in Spain, the tie remains delicately poised. Atlético are chasing a first final appearance since 2016, while Lookman stands on the brink of a personal milestone that has eluded Nigerian players for over a decade. Chasing a legacy last seen…

The Lagos State Government has sealed over 12 properties across the state for failing to comply with elevator safety regulations. The enforcement action was carried out by the Lagos State Safety Commission during a recent compliance exercise in parts of Lagos, including areas like Victoria Island, Lekki and Ikeja. Speaking on the development, the Director General of the commission, Lanre Mojola, said ‘the affected buildings were sealed for failing to register their elevators, lack of routine maintenance, and absence of certified safety inspections”. Mojola noted that the exercise, which took place in early May 2026, is part of the state…

Anambra Central senator, Victor Umeh, on Tuesday said it was clear that Peter Obi would not get the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress, ADC. Senator Umeh stated this on Monday when he featured in an interview on ‘Prime Time’, a programme on Arise Television. The lawmaker suggested that signs of imbalance were already visible within the coalition. DAILY POST had reported that Obi, on Sunday, resigned from the ADC and joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, alongside former presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, NNPP, Rabi’u Kwankwaso. Airing his own opinion, Senator Umeh said, “The signs…

A fatal road accident on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos has claimed the life of a woman, while four other passengers sustained serious injuries after two Toyota Sienna vehicles collided. The crash occurred in the early hours of Tuesday near the Iyana-Iworo axis, involving two fully loaded commercial vehicles. The Head of Public Affairs at the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Olawale Afolabi, confirmed the incident, stating that the injured victims were promptly evacuated to a nearby trauma centre for urgent medical treatment. According to him, preliminary findings indicate that reckless driving by one of the vehicles triggered…

Nottingham Forest head coach, Vitor Pereira has lauded Taiwo Awoniyi after the striker’s impressive performance against Chelsea. Awoniyi was the hero as the Tricky Trees stunned Chelsea 3-1 in their Premier League clash at the Stamford Bridge on Monday afternoon. The 28-year-old, who was making his 100th appearance for Forest, scored twice in the game. The forward was also fouled inside the box in the 20th minute, with Igor Jesus stepping up to convert the penalty. “He brings everything. Taiwo Awoniyi is a danger player. He is not on the list in the Europa League, but we know he will…

Senator representing Anambra Central, Victor Umeh, has formally announced his defection from the African Democratic Congress to the Nigeria Democratic Congress, citing prolonged internal disputes and unending litigation within his former party. The announcement was read on the floor of the Senate by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary on Tuesday, where Umeh’s letter of resignation and defection was presented. In the letter, Umeh said he took the decision after wide consultations with his family, constituents, and supporters. “I welcome you and the entire Senate through this medium of my resignation from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and my defection…

The Nigerian Railway Corporation has condemned what it described as repeated attacks on its train operations along the Abuja–Kaduna rail corridor, calling for urgent community support to curb the menace. In a press statement on Monday, the corporation said, “The Nigerian Railway Corporation has condemned in strong terms the increasing attacks on its train operations along the Abuja–Kaduna rail corridor by suspected vandals and criminal elements.” It disclosed that the latest incident occurred around Kilometer 177 along the corridor, where some unknown persons reportedly gathered along the rail track and began pelting stones at a moving train, leading to damage…

The Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has presented the first batch of commissioner-nominees to the state House of Assembly for confirmation. The Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Somtochukwu Udeze, received the list during Tuesday’s plenary and referred it to the Committee on Screening and Election Matters for screening and possible confirmation. The list contains 18 nominees with their respective portfolios. The nominees include Ben Odoemena (Agriculture); Chukwukadibia Okoye, FCCA (Budget and Economic Planning); Udoji Amedu (Culture, Entertainment and Tourism); Ekene Ogugua (Education). Others are Clem Aguiyi (Environment); Izuchukwu M. Okafor (Finance); Afam Obidike (Health); Law Mefor (Information…

Idia Royals Cricket Club successfully defended their title at the South-South Female Cricket League after a commanding performance in the Super 4 playoffs, capping off a dominant campaign. To reach the final, Idia Royals defeated Pathfinders Cricket Club by 51 runs in the semi-finals, while Delta Force edged Smashers Cricket Club by one wicket in a tense encounter to set up the clash. In the final match held at the Iyoba Cricket Pitch, Idia Royals won the toss and elected to bat. They posted an imposing total of 141 runs for four wickets in 20 overs, with their lineup—largely made…