Every December, Lagos stops being just a city; it becomes a global carnival ground. From Murtala Muhammed Airport down to Victoria Island, Lekki, and the Mainland, the city pulsates with an energy that comes only once a year. Flights from London, Atlanta, Toronto, Dubai, and Johannesburg arrive full of Nigerians in the diaspora ready to …
Every December, Lagos transforms into a magnetic cultural phenomenon a city pulsing with rhythm, reunion, and revelry. It is the season when Nigerians from across the diaspora, popularly known as IJGBs (“I Just Got Backs”), return to the city for what has become an annual pilgrimage of fun, nostalgia, and self-expression. These returnees arrive …
The Federal Government of Nigeria is setting its sights on a new Guinness World Record (GWR), this time for the longest dining table. The event is part of the upcoming ‘Oriki: Taste of Culture’ Gastronomy Festival, scheduled for December 6, 2025, in Abuja. Director-General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), Abisoye Fagade, …
The world’s tallest bridge, the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, has been officially opened to traffic in southwest China’s Guizhou Province, marking a major milestone in the country’s fast-growing infrastructure network. Standing 625 meters above the Beipan River and stretching nearly 3 kilometers, the bridge cuts travel time across the canyon from two hours to just …
Lagos is preparing to make history as it hosts the continent’s first-ever E1 Electric Powerboat Championship from October 3 to 5, 2025, in Victoria Island. The Lagos State Government and the organisers of the E1 Series confirmed their readiness, promising a world-class event that will bring together more than 250 international sports personalities. The E1 …
