Category: Arts & Entertainment

Origin Gardens Plan N5b Worth Of Tourism Investments In Ikorodu

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Kunle Adelabu -We are partnering with Origin Gardens – LASG The first phase of the proposed Origin Gardens Wildlife Park and Leisure Arcade, worth about N5 billion naira and expected to create employment opportunities for thousands of people, will commence in May 2020. This was revealed at a press conference organized to present the initiative which is being facilitated by the Origin Groups in partnership with the Lagos State Government, Mercury Dredging and Construction Limited, Ikorodu Division Economic Forum, Beijing New Building Material (Group) Company Limited, Jay Steel Roofing Limited,…

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Greater Lagos 2020: Gov Sanwo-Olu Promises Greater Attention To Tourism, Entertainment Sector

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The tourism and entertainment sector in Lagos State would receive due attention from the State Government in the year 2020, Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has promised. Governor Sanwo-Olu made the pledge at the grand finale and end of the year fun and entertainment Extravaganza organised by the state government through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture. The event which kicked off simultaneously in five different centres across the state namely: Ikorodu, Badagry, Agege, Victoria Island and Epe respectively on Christmas Day, climaxed on the New Year Eve…

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Lagos Is Using Entertainment To Open-Up Economic Activities – Sanwo-Olu

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Kunle Adelabu The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has stated that the ‘Greater Lagos Extravaganza’ is part of the plans of his administration to use entertainment to develop the state’s economy. He made this statement in Ikorodu on Sunday, December 29,2019, in an interview with THE IMPACT at the Day 5 of the on-going ‘Greater Lagos Extravaganza’ holding at the Ikorodu Town hall. The Commissioner for Tourism, Arts & Culture, Mrs Olufunke Adebolu represented the governor. While expressing her joy at the impressive turnout at the Ikorodu venue…

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Ikorodu Alive Again As ‘Greater Lagos Extravaganza’ Begins

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Kunle Adelabu After several weeks of intense speculation, the annual State government sponsored musical and entertainment performances, known as One Lagos Fiesta (OLF) under the last administration, has finally kicked off in Ikorodu and five other centres across Lagos State on Christmas day, Wednesday, December 25, 2019, amidst wild jubilation. This year’s event, which is tagged, ‘Greater Lagos Extravaganza’, is scheduled to host 35 concerts across five venues from Christmas day to December 31 to usher in year 2020 in grandstyle. The Ikorodu Town hall venue of the event came…

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One Lagos Fiesta: To Be Or Not To Be?

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Kunle Adelabu -Ikorodu residents express mixed reactions If there is any government policy or programme that has enjoyed the overwhelming support of Lagosians, especially those at the grassroots, it is the One Lagos Fiesta (OLF), going by the level of the acceptance and massive supports it has generated across the State. The 8-day yuletide carnival was designed to engage and entertain Lagosians, both young and old people, in a bid to usher them into a new year in grand style. The fun-filled event is one of the few achievements of…

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Former Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA Executive Secretary Gives Out Daughter In Marriage

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Kunle Adelabu It was yet another joyous celebration for Mr Taiwo Orenuga, the former Executive Secretary of Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), and her beautiful wife on Saturday, December 8, 2019, as they gave out another daughter out in marriage. The tripartite event, which featured Engagement ceremony, Hole Solemnization and Reception, took place on the same day and recorded impressive  attendance as family members, guests, friends and well-wishers of the lucky couple turned out enmasse to honor them. The memorable event took off with the Engagement ceremony between the…

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‘Dpee Tha Dragon’ Releases Song For His Home Town

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Kunle Adelabu Young Ewulogbo Dolapo, an Igbogbo-born rap act popularly known and called ‘Dphee Tha Dragon’ by friends and fans, has released his single, ‘Igbogbo Eyo’ which has been making waves. The undergraduate student of the Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH), Ikorodu campus, officially presented the hit single during the the just concluded 2019 Igbogbo Day celebration. The upcoming rap act won the best rap act 2018/19 on LASPOTECH campus where he has been performing the tracks in the new song recently released on CD and others for the enjoyment of…

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