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  • Eyo Festival returns to Lagos after long break as Sanwo-Olu promises safe celebration

    Eyo Festival returns to Lagos after long break as Sanwo-Olu promises safe celebration

    Photo Credit: The Nation
    2025-12-21 08:00:00

    In a note published by The Nation, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says the Eyo Festival will return on December 27 at Tafawa Balewa Square, promising a safe and memorable celebration after years of hiatus.

    The governor presented the event as both cultural heritage and tourism opportunity, signalling plans to showcase Lagos to local and international visitors while prioritising security and crowd management.

    The renewed focus also fits into Lagos branding: major festivals are increasingly treated as economic infrastructure that boosts hospitality, transport activity, and international perception.

    Nigeria Info quoted Sanwo-Olu saying, “The Eyo Festival will be a day of joy and pride, showcasing our rich traditions,” while Arise TV reported assurances of a peaceful season, highlighting hopes for “peace, harmony, and safety” during the festivities.

    Echotitbits take: Eyo’s return is culture plus commerce, but security optics will matter. Watch traffic plans, crowd-control execution, and whether Lagos uses the festival to deepen tourism partnerships rather than treat it as a one-off spectacle.

    Source: The Nation — December 21, 2025 (https://thenationonlineng.net/eight-years-after-eyo-festival-will-be-memorable-says-sanwo-olu/)

    The Nation 2025-12-21

  • Ned Nwoko says court ordered rehab assessment before Regina Daniels can see their children

    Ned Nwoko says court ordered rehab assessment before Regina Daniels can see their children

    Photo credit: The Sun Nigeria(file)
    2025-12-16

    In a statement responding to social media claims about access to his children, Senator Ned Nwoko says a court has set conditions — including drug rehabilitation and welfare assessment — before actress Regina Daniels can regain access.

    The dispute, now playing out publicly, combines sensitive family issues with legal and welfare processes, and has drawn intense online attention that could complicate proceedings.

    Nwoko’s team insists the children are in a stable environment and that the court‑ordered steps are meant to ensure safe and consistent parenting arrangements, with the substantive suit adjourned to February 2026.

    As with many high‑profile family disputes, the case raises broader questions about privacy, child welfare, and how public narratives intersect with judicial processes.

    Vanguard: “The ruling was resolved… with clear directions that Regina Daniels must undergo drug rehabilitation and be assessed… before access can be restored.”

    TheCable Lifestyle: “I want her alive and healthy, not just for me, but for our children,” Nwoko said.

    Analysis/Echotitbits take: Expect more statements and court filings as the hearing date approaches. Watch for verified court documents (not just social posts), welfare agency involvement, and any legal moves to limit online commentary around the children.

    Source: The Sun Nigeria— December 16, 2025 — https://thesun.ng/senator-nwokos-defection-to-apc-confirmed-by-spokesperson/#google_vignett