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How GTCO Food And Drinks Event Benefited Local Businesses

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2 years ago

May 7, 2023

Local businesses generated enormous sales and profits during the GTCO Food and Drinks event which took place last week.

The twelve seminars from top chefs kicked off the 3-day festival of culinary excellence and beverage innovation, which was hosted in Lagos. The event also included the best food and drink options from around the globe to suit all palates.

In a tough operating environment like Nigeria, a free platform to promote enterprises such as the GTCO Food and Drinks Festival is an edge every local business or SME is happy to leverage.

Consequently, every year for the past 7 years, food and drink entrepreneurs have upped their business game and turned in their applications in the hopes of being shortlisted to partake in the GTCO Food and Drinks Festival, which comes with access to free stalls, branding, exposure, and access to 250,000 paying customers.

This year, GTCO expanded its facility and participating vendors from 142 to 204, impacting more local businesses and providing a more robust purchasing experience for food and beverage lovers in attendance.

According to the group chief executive officer (CEO) at GTCO, Segun Agbaje, “our aim is to provide attendees with a unique and memorable experience that will leave them inspired and excited about the future of food and beverage.”

The festival featured live cooking demonstrations, interactive workshops, and informative talks on a range of topics related to food and beverage, while attendees had access to a wide range of locally made or sourced food-ware, cuisines, and beverages at the festival’s marketplace.

Top-notch chefs with impressive culinary experiences at this year’s edition were Ire Hassan-Odukale, Jessica Craig, August Dewindt, Francesco Mazzei, Aneesh Popat, Millie Peartree, Kelvin Bludso, and more, who held masterclasses to help attendees spice up their culinary skills.

As usual, the street style on the grounds of the Food and Drink Festival was a mixture of minimalism and ultra-maximal. Style enthusiasts took over the scene with delightful and sometimes bafflingly edgy ensembles guaranteed to make people stop and stare.

The 6th edition of the GTCO Food and Drinks Festival was a delightful experience despite the rain and network outrages at intervals during the long weekend.

Vendors’ pricing was moderate and competitive, and GTCO’s signature ambiance and professionalism were evident and on full display.

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BREAKING: Oyo Governor Approves Appointment Of Canadian-Based Businessman Prince Abimbola As New Alaafin

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1 hour ago

January 10, 2025

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After a two-year dispute over the vacant Alaafin of Oyo stool, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the appointment of Abimbola Owoade, a young Canadian-based businessman, as the new monarch of the kingdom.

More to come…

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Dismissed Kano SSG Abdullahi Bichi Threatens To Expose Government, Political Figures

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January 10, 2025

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The recently dismissed Secretary to the Kano State Government, Abdullahi Bichi, has threatened to reveal what he described as “explosive evidence” against political figures, accusing them of deceit and betrayal.

Bichi, who was removed from office in December 2024, made the declaration upon his return from Saudi Arabia.

In a viral video shared on Thursday, he addressed his supporters and accused the leaders of betrayal and deceit, saying, “I’m happy I left the office in peace, but let me be clear: this is not the best time to talk. At the right time, we will expose them.”

“I have documents, videos, and voice notes that will show everyone who they really are,” Bichi added.

The former SSG’s strained relationship with Governor Abba Yusuf and his mentor, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, became evident after his suspension from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) on October 14, 2024. Bichi described the leaders as “masters of betrayal,” claiming his evidence would expose their true nature.

Political observers and residents of Kano are speculating on whether Bichi will follow through with his threats, and how it may impact the political landscape in the region.

Bichi was accused of attempting to sever Yusuf’s ties with Kwankwaso’s political influence. He was subsequently suspended from the party alongside then-Transportation Commissioner, Muhammad Diggol.

The State NNPP Chairman, Hashimu Dungurawa, stated that the suspension followed multiple complaints from party leadership at the ward and local government levels.

Dungurawa emphasized that the actions of the suspended officials undermined the party’s leadership and structure.

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DSS Arrests Blogger For Cloning Its Website, Posting Fake Recruitment Notice

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2 hours ago

January 10, 2025

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Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested the man responsible for cloning its website and posting a false recruitment notice.

It was gathered that 32-year-old Sylvester Victor Augustus, a native of Abak Local Government Area in Akwa-Ibom State, was apprehended on Thursday at his residence on Akpan Eno Lane in Abak, Abak LGA.

Augustus, who claimed to be a graduate of the University of Uyo (UNIUYO) and worked as a blogger and content creator, had created a fake online recruitment notice on the cloned DSS website, likely intending to defraud unsuspecting members of the public.

The DSS has labeled the notice “fake” and urged the public to avoid falling victim to such fraudulent schemes. Augustus is expected to be arraigned in court soon.

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