EDITED BY FRANK MEKE*
*** lagos state, won the big gong, the iconic symbol of National Festival of Arts and Culture ( Nafest) which successful drew curtains on Sunday last week. As the overall winner of the festival’s competitive events, lagos will keep the giant golden gong till the next festival outing.
*** lagos state governor Babajide sanwo-0lu has called on Nigerians to vote for leaders who has shown capacity to keep Nigeria united. Speaking at closing ceremony of Nafest through his deputy, Dr obafemi Hamzat, the governor drew perspectives from gathering of Nigerian culture community which felt at home and so were opportuned to intract and live together in peace.
*** still on lagos, Hospitality businesses , logistics and indigenous fashion trade boomed through the seven days eko Nafest festival, shoring up the GDP of the state of aquatic splendour and opened up new jobs. Barrister Femi Martins, Special Adviser on Tourism to governor Babajide sanwo-0lu, stated that festival brought in its stead verifiable economic gains which confirmed the importance of cultural tourism engagements. He will shed more lights on the benefits of the festival which the state hosted and won the diadem.
** local Air operators has gone to court to interrogate reasons why a foreign Airline must fly the flag of Nigeria Air.
** Are you heading to Qatar for the world Cup next week? Then be good to your self and stay away from troubles. First, keep away from women, it may bring plenty wahala if you do. Don’t also remove your shirts in excitement when your team score goals, Fridays are holy days, so remain holy for your good. No beer drinking in open places, no toasting of fine babes. Don’t photograph police men or military officers, don’t use your index finger to call waiters in a restaurant but by palm of your hand . Banks will close every Friday, the holy day. The world Cup in Qatar will also showcase the best of Middle East cuisine, music, cultural festivals and other outdoor activities. It is the most controversial sports tourism event with its many social interactions off limits.
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