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The administration of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode is very keen on marketing the tourism values of Lagos State to business and leisure travellers across the globe, says Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Steve Ayorinde. Ayorinde, who spoke on the assumption of office as Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture on Monday, January 15, 2017, said this strategy is expected to be driven by the Ministry and would in essence necessitates positioning of the State tourism potentials for better respect and appreciation by different segments of the tourism market. He stated that…

-Performs ground-breaking ceremony of J.K. Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday, January 9, 2018, said his administration was making strategic efforts to transform Onikan-Marina axis to a world class tourism hub that would go a long way to restore the lost glory of Lagos Island. The Governor, who spoke at the foundation laying ceremony of the J.K Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History in Onikan, Lagos, said the Centre was part of a grand plan by his administration to turn the Onikan…

-Demolish Shrine In Imosan Village The Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday made a major breakthrough in the fight against the menace of Badoo cult with the arrest of the group’s herbalist, Fatai Adebayo alias Alese. The notorious activities of the dreaded cult group prevalent in Ikorodu and Epe axis of the State had sent many of the victims to their early graves with cruel killings through the smashing of mortar and pestle on victims’ heads. Adebayo, 34, who specializes in administering oath on members of the group before they launch any…

-KSA, Wizkid, Davido, Olamide, Others Headline Eko Atlantic’s Grand Concert -State Lauds Sponsors For Supporting Ambode’s Tourism Vision The Lagos State Government on Saturday promised Lagosians and visitors a world-class, spectacular finale for the ongoing One Lagos Fiesta holding simultaneously across the five divisions of the state. An array of A-list artistes, a new set of talented youths that emerged from the Lagos Grows Talent (LGT) competition and a spectacular display of fireworks are some of the “special effects” lined up for the countdown concert, which will usher in the…

  More than 3,000 participants, 2,000 International and Local Exhibitors and 500 delegates are currently gathered at the International Drink Festival as the maiden edition berth in Lagos. The three-day International Drink Festival, packaged by Balmoral Group at the Balmoral Event Centre of Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, opened on Friday. The event has already witnessed mammoth attendance as many international drinks, cocktails and wine companies were on hand to display their products. Some of the international companies on hand are Glenfiddich International, makers of Remmy Martin, Jack Daniels and others,…

Wale Jagun Over 100 suspected cult members of two notorious confraternities on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 renounced membership of their respective cult groups. The repentant cultists also surrendered their arms to the Lagos State Police Command. In attendance during the exercise which held at the palace of His Royal Majesty, Oba Ajibade Agoro, the Ranodu of Imota in Ikorodu division were Hon. Saka Nurudeen Solaja, member representing Ikorodu Constituency II, Hon. Wasiu Agoro, Chairman of Imota Local Council Development(LCDA), traditional chiefs and others. There are also Mr Lanre Olabinjo and…