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Top 6 Celebrities Making Akwa Ibom State Proud

By Joy Essien, Contributing Editor, Lagos Metropolitan They’ve been headlining projects, events, their works, inspiring us and remaining relevant while staying true to their calling and passion. Veekee James – Born Ruth Erikan James in 1995, she is a fashion designer, gospel singer and entrepreneur. Having stopped school to pursue her passion, it paid off. Read More…

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What The Dentist Says

Every time I visit the dentist or any medical professional, I always go with my questions. I learned this during pregnancy when we were always encouraged to write down our questions during the week before our next antenatal visits. And for the most times, doctors are always ready to answer questions, no matter how silly Read More…

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The Afriland Tower Fire Outbreak: A Tragedy and a Call for Business Continuity

By Joy Essien, Contributing Editor, Lagos MetropolitanPublished September 18, 2025 On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, a devastating fire swept through Afriland Tower, a six-storey commercial building on Broad Street, Lagos Island. The blaze, which reportedly began around 1:30 p.m. in the building’s inverter room, quickly spread upward, filling stairwells and corridors with thick smoke and Read More…

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From Ponmo to Premium Leather: Will Lagos’ New Hub Change the Game?

News-Analysis for Lagos MetropolitanBy Nkanu Egbe When Lagos State unveiled the Senator Oluremi Tinubu Industrial Leather Hub in Mushin this September, the fanfare was about far more than shiny machines and speeches. Officials promised 10,000 direct and indirect jobs, training for 150,000 artisans, and export earnings of US $200–250 million a year once the facility Read More…

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Hilda Baci, Gino crowned World Record holders for largest serving of Jollof Rice in Lagos

Celebrity chef Hilda Baci, in partnership with Gino Nigeria, has officially broken a Guinness World Record (GWR) by cooking the largest serving of Nigerian‐style jollof rice. The announcement came through GWR’s official social media, after the feat was confirmed. What Happened The event was held at Victoria Island, Lagos, specifically at Eko Hotels and Suites. Read More…

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Hilda Baci and the Guinness World Records, Again

By Joy Essien Two years ago, Hilda Baci captured global attention when she cooked her way into the Guinness World Records with a 93-hour, 11-minute cooking marathon. In September 2025 she returned to the spotlight with an even bolder culinary spectacle: an attempt to cook the largest pot of jollof rice ever recorded. This latest Read More…