Author: Lilian Azuh

The recent narrative of a supposed battle between Owo and Ose for the federal constituency seat, though faintly reported and poorly presented, appears to be little more than a contrived and hypocritical political ploy, likely funded by vested interests. Framed as a collective outcry from the people of Ose, this story is nothing but a political strategy designed to mislead and manipulate, and should have been ignored for its blatant lack of substance. Yet, failing to challenge these falsehoods would allow them to gain unwarranted traction among the gullible, particularly within the political class. Owo continues to languish under both…

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L-R: GCEO NNPC Ltd, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari flanked by the Chairman, Sanjiang Chemical Company, Mr. Guan Jianzhong (left) and Chairman, Xinganchen (Fuzhou) Industrial Park Operation and Management Co. Ltd, Mr. Bill Bi (right), signing a Memorandum of Understanding for collaboration on Technical Equity Partnership (TEP) in support of the completion and operation of the Port Harcourt and Warri Refineries, in Jiaxing City, China, on Thursday, April 30, 2026. The NNPC Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two Chinese companies, Sanjiang Chemical Company Limited and Xingcheng (Fuzhou) Industrial Park Operation and Management Co. Ltd, for collaboration through…

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The ninth edition of the GTCO Food and Drink Festival has once again captured the imagination of attendees, with striking visual moments reflecting a seamless blend of enterprise, culture, and community engagement across Lagos. Held from May 1 to May 3, 2026, at the GT Centre, Plot 1 Water Corporation Drive, Oniru, Victoria Island, the three-day event organised by Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO Plc) unfolded not only as a commercial hub but as a visually rich cultural exhibition. The pictorial excerpts from the festival reveal a dynamic convergence of food entrepreneurs, culinary artistry, and lifestyle expression. From bustling…

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The 2026 edition of the GTCO Food and Drink Festival has reinforced its standing as a powerful catalyst for small business growth and cultural expression, drawing thousands of visitors into a vibrant, family-friendly celebration that blends enterprise with entertainment. Held from May 1 to May 3, the three-day festival delivered more than a culinary showcase; it offered a dynamic marketplace where small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) connected directly with consumers, while also benefiting from visibility, networking opportunities, and institutional support. From live cooking demonstrations to masterclasses led by renowned chefs, the event underscored the evolving sophistication of Nigeria’s food ecosystem.…

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What inspired you to become a chef? and what was the biggest interest in being a chef? Okay, so what inspired me to become a chef was, my parents are great cooks. My dad is Jamaican and my mom is from Brooklyn. Brooklyn? Yeah, New York. And so, they’re both great cooks. And when I was younger, they got me an Easy-Bake Oven, you know, that little toy, when I was 7 years old. And I kind of like, used it until the light bulb cracked. And then when I was 12, they got me a KitchenAid mixer and I…

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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), through the Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI), has entered into a strategic partnership with Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) Nigeria’s foremost ICT infrastructure and shared services provider to provide subsidised sovereign cloud services for startups in the iHatch programme. This collaboration is a critical step in Nigeria’s digital evolution, focusing on data sovereignty, digital inclusion, and the growth of indigenous innovation. Under this agreement, participating startups will be onboarded to the Galaxy Cloud Platform (GxCP), a sovereign infrastructure supported by Uptime-certified Tier III and Tier IV data centres, a nationwide fibre network, and…

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