Lagos ATPN Calls for Vendors and Exhibitors, Registration Ahead Sports Tourism Fiesta

By: Manoah Kikekon 

The Association of Tourism Practitioners of Nigeria, Lagos State Chapter, invites businesses, entrepreneurs, SMEs, and corporate organisations to participate as vendors and exhibitors at the maiden edition of the EKO Sports Tourism Fiesta 2026.

The Vendors Package, themed Compete. Connect. Celebrate, the Sport Tourism Fiester is scheduled to take place from 26th to 27th November 2026 at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos State.

This landmark two-day event will bring together tourism professionals, athletes, government representatives, corporate organisations, students, hospitality businesses, youth groups, media organisations, and members of the public.

Exhibiting offers a unique opportunity to showcase and sell your products, connect directly with potential customers, generate quality business leads, conduct product demonstrations and sampling, build valuable industry relationships, increase your brand and media visibility, and access key tourism, hospitality, sports, and corporate audiences.

Exhibition Packages

Basic Package (₦50,000): Covers one decorated table, one chair, one vendor representative pass, a business listing, and two-day exhibition access.

Standard Package (₦100,000): Covers a prominent exhibition location, one decorated table, two chairs, two representative passes, your logo on selected publicity materials, a business listing, and two-day exhibition access.

Premium Package (₦300,000): Covers a prime exhibition location, premium branded exhibition space, one decorated table and two chairs, three representative passes, your logo on selected publicity materials and the event media backdrop, a social media brand feature, a media interview opportunity, an event brochure or programme mention, VIP access for one representative, and two-day exhibition access.

Eligible Business Categorie

Eligible categories include travel and tourism, hotels and hospitality, food and beverages, sports, fitness and wellness, technology and telecommunications, banking, fintech and insurance, fashion, beauty and lifestyle, arts, crafts and souvenirs, logistics and transportation, education and training, media and entertainment, as well as SMEs and start-ups.

Spaces are limited, and applications will be treated on a first-approved, first-confirmed basis. Register HERE.

Enquiries/WhatsApp: +234 810 588 7147  

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Olusegun Odunitan Family to Unveil DOO Foundation in Badagry

 By: Manoah Kikekon 

Pastor David Olusegun Odunitan and DOO Foundation 

Family, friends, and well-wishers to gather on September 26, 2026 in Ikoga, Badagry, Lagos State, for the official launch of the DOO Foundation, established in loving memory of the late Pastor David Olusegun Odunitan. To mark a profound transformation, turning a date once defined by grief into a beacon of hope and community empowerment.

The initiative was officially announced by Susan Odunitan, the daughter of the late cleric, in a heartfelt post on her official Facebook page. Sharing the vision with both biological and adopted children of the late pastor, Susan expressed overwhelming gratitude for the collective support received to bring the team to life.

Reflecting on the significance of the date, Susan noted how the family chose to redefine the anniversary of their patriarch's passing.

“This date holds a very special meaning. It marks 12 years since we laid my father to rest. But this year, we are turning a date that once represented sorrow and remembrance into a day of hope, impact and new beginnings. A day where his legacy continues not just through memories, but through lives,” she shared.

Pastor David Olusegun Odunitan is fondly remembered by many as a dedicated primary school teacher in Erekiti and a revered Deeper Life Bible Church pastor in Iragon before he passed,  alongside his role as a loving father to four daughters. Throughout his lifetime, he championed values that now form the bedrock of the newly launched non-profit.

“He strongly believed in quality education and gender equality, values that have become part of the foundation of DOO Foundation,” Susan noted.

Susan emphasised that the DOO Foundation was born out of a core conviction to uplift the marginalised and underserved. The organisation aims to tackle pressing societal challenges through structured intervention pillars.

“DOO Foundation was born from a simple conviction: Every child, young person and vulnerable individual deserves an opportunity to live with dignity, discover purpose and build a meaningful future,” Susan added.

Through targeted initiatives spanning education, skills development, rescue and rehabilitation support, humanitarian relief, and sustainable poverty alleviation, the foundation seeks to empower women, youths, and vulnerable children. 

Police Busts Another Badagry Fake Drink Factory in Days, Nab 48-Year-Old Suspect

 By: Manoah Kikekon 

Just days after security operatives uncovered an illegal juice manufacturing ring, the battle against counterfeit goods in Lagos State has recorded another breakthrough. Operatives from the Badagry Police Division have busted a clandestine brewery operating out of the Iyafin community, dealing a fresh blow to illicit manufacturing networks in the area.

The Wednesday night raid, spearheaded by the Divisional Police Officer, CSP Jude Nwokolo, led to the apprehension of 48-year-old Emeka Anieba. The suspect, originally from Anambra State, was picked up at the scene over his alleged involvement in brewing and packaging unauthorized "Flamigo" alcoholic beverages without standard regulatory oversight.

Acting on reliable intelligence regarding suspicious manufacturing activities, the police swooped on the location, seizing a cache of equipment and raw materials utilized for churning out the fake drinks.

This latest crackdown has heightened public anxiety regarding the proliferation of unregistered and potentially harmful beverages flooding local markets in Badagry. Health and safety advocates continue to raise red flags over the dangers these substandard products pose to unsuspecting consumers.

Authorities confirmed that the suspect is currently being held in police custody as comprehensive investigations unfold to trace the full distribution network behind the illegal factory. Further updates are anticipated as police widen their probe.

APPMED Endorses Geneith Health Competition as YABATECH Joins Malaria Campaign

 By: Manoah Kikekon

The collective fight against malaria has gathered tremendous momentum following crucial new partnerships and endorsements. The Association of Patent and Proprietary Medicine Dealers (APPMED) has officially backed the Geneith Health Competition, while the Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) has confirmed its official entry into the nationwide public health initiative.

During the announcement in Lagos, APPMED President Comrade Rev. Kubiat Akpan highlighted the vital role grassroots medicine providers play in tracking malaria's daily toll across local communities. He emphasized that the nationwide network will firmly back young advocates to drive proper screening, appropriate treatment, and preventative care.

“As medicine dealers on the frontlines of healthcare delivery across every ward and local government in Nigeria, we see the devastating impact of malaria on families every single day,” Akpan remarked. “When we align community health practitioners with the passion of our youth, malaria will have no hiding place in Nigeria.”

This high-level backing builds on previous endorsements from major industry groups, including the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) led by Pharm. Ambrose Ezeh, solidifying a united multi-sector alliance against the illness.

On the academic front, YABATECH formally communicated its readiness to participate, drawing praise from event coordinators for fusing scholarly development with public health advocacy. Representing the registrar, Deputy Registrar S. S. Akadiri pointed out the profound difference the initiative's financial support structure will make for students.

“In today’s economic climate, the financial rewards attached to this competition are transformative for young scholars,” Akadiri stated. “Winning part of this grand fund goes far beyond immediate cash; it can clear tuition fees, fund critical research, support accommodation, and provide the seed capital these students need to scale their health advocacy projects.”

Spearheaded by CEOAFRICA and sponsored by Geneith Pharmaceuticals Limited alongside Coatal Forte Softgel, the program enjoys full backing from the Department of Public Health under the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. The campaign incorporates a massive ₦1 billion empowerment package featuring cash prizes, scholarships, and educational materials for students in both secondary and tertiary institutions.

Prince Cletus Ilobanafor, the Initiator and CEO of CEOAFRICA, pointed out that the program breaks away from traditional frameworks by putting young Nigerians at the forefront of community action. Reinforcing this message, Chief Emmanuel Umenwa, Chairman of Geneith Pharmaceuticals Limited, made an impassioned plea to school authorities, parents, and community leaders.

“This is not just a student contest; it is a national rescue mission,” Umenwa urged. “I charge parents to guide their children to register, I urge political leaders to sponsor youth in their constituencies, and I call on all institutions to open their doors to this movement today.”

With the registration portal officially set to shut down on **October 30, 2026**, interested secondary and tertiary students are encouraged to review guidelines and submit entries via [the official Geneith Health Competition portal](https://www.geneithhealthcompetition.com?utm_source=gemini) before the deadline expires.

Rotaract Club of Badagry With SEAL Initiative Commemorates World Cleanup Day 2026

 By: Manoah Kikekon 

The Rotaract Club of Badagry, in Partnership with SEAL Initiative, marked World Cleanup Day 2026 by taking grassroots environmental education directly to the classroom. Centred around the theme “Strive for Five,” the initiative was crafted to give young students hands-on community service experience while cultivating a lifelong culture of environmental protection and responsible waste management.

The cleanup drive was held on Saturday at Samo Seje, Lagos State, drawing participation from over 50 students across four major private institutions: Ade Galaxy Academy, Samuel-Tin Okorunran School, Faithful City School, and Toskem School, with valued support from Olaokin Hospital.

Speaking on the core objective of the outreach, Rtr. Uthman Awesu, the Charter President of the Rotaract Club of Badagry, emphasised that community development requires active participation from the younger generation rather than sole reliance on the government.

“This is to contribute our part to community development, and this is to let the youths know that we have a role to play when we're looking towards a better society, and we can't expect the government to do the whole thing, and that is why in Rotaract we contributed our four T's: Time, Treasure, Thinking and Talent,” Rtr. Awesu stated.

Makinde Endurance, the Executive Director of the SEAL Initiative, urged young people to answer the call whenever environmental preservation efforts arise. He noted that instilling proper civic habits early ensures that maintaining a clean and healthy habitat becomes second nature.

“The youths should come out for cleanup at every time there's call for it, most importantly it's good we involve the younger ones in programmes like this for them to start seeing it from now that it is part of their responsibility to make their environment clean, because it's best to catch them young,” Endurance remarked, adding that the event also served as an open invitation for local youths to join Rotaract the dynamic youth wing of Rotary International.

Makinde Endurance 

Mr. James Oladipupo, the Principal of Toskem Group of Schools, encouraged his students to stay active in similar advocacy programs.

“I like to tell every student to make sure they are part of programs like this, as this will go a long way in determining our healthy living,” Mr Oladipupo noted.

Moving beyond physical waste collection, the program featured an enlightening environmental education session. 

Facilitated by Azubike Emmanuel Ogechukwu, who recently spearheaded research on “Active Biomonitoring of Air Pollution in Badagry, Lagos State Using Bryophytes (Mosses)”, the seminar linked practical street-level cleanup to broader ecological science.

Ogechukwu walked the students through the critical health implications of air and land pollution, urging them to prioritise environmental sanitation as a vital pillar of public health and community survival.

By merging hands-on community service with expert scientific education, the Rotaract Club of Badagry’s World Cleanup Day 2026 outing has successfully laid a resilient foundation for the next generation of eco-conscious leaders in the region.

Unlocking Badagry’s Global Tourism Potential

 By: Manoah Kikekon 

Slavery freedom statue in Badagry 

The Badagry Heritage Memory Initiative (BHMI) has issued a passionate call to the Lagos State Government, local authorities, and national tourism agencies to immediately establish a coordinated Badagry Heritage Development and Conservation Framework.

Speaking through a statement released by its President, Chief Hunkanlin Ijinla, the NGO emphasized that safeguarding Badagry’s rich historical assets requires a united front. The proposed framework aims to bring together traditional institutions, the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM), the Nigerian National Commission for UNESCO, private investors, and community stakeholders to protect the historic coastal town's legacy.

Actionable Steps for Cultural Preservation

Highlighting the urgency of the situation, Ijinla stressed that historical preservation cannot wait until iconic structures and cultural landscapes fade away.

Systematic Documentation: A comprehensive archive must be created for historical buildings, monuments, sacred sites, oral histories, traditional practices, and waterfronts.

Vulnerability Assessments: Immediate, deliberate efforts are needed to identify and protect at-risk heritage resources.

Professional Interpretation: Key historical sites, such as the famous Point of No Return, must be upgraded into world-class, professionally interpreted heritage destinations that tell authentic human stories.

“What is not documented can easily be forgotten, so, heritage conservation cannot wait until our historical structures and cultural landscapes have disappeared,” Ijinla warned.

 Empowering the Local Community

A core pillar of the BHMI proposal is ensuring that native residents do not become sidelined in the commercialization of their own history. The initiative advocates for active participation from local tour guides, boat operators, artisans, youth groups, and women associations.

Furthermore, the NGO noted that a push for UNESCO recognition must be grounded in rigorous research, community inclusion, and proper institutional frameworks. When managed correctly, heritage tourism can drive massive economic growth through hospitality, job creation, crafts, and educational investments.

A Call for a Multi-Stakeholder Roundtable

Concluding the open letter, Ijinla reiterated that Badagry’s history is a vital cornerstone of Nigerian, African, and global history. Because of its international significance, the responsibility of preservation cannot be left to a single individual or government agency.

BHMI has officially proposed a Badagry Heritage Roundtable to foster collaboration between the Lagos State Government, Badagry Local Government, the NCMM, and international partners to draft a definitive roadmap for the town's cultural and economic future.

Fake Juice Scandal: NSCDC Busts Illegal Factory in Badagry, Arrests Two Women and Minors

By: Manoah Kikekon 

Illegal juice factory and Command, SC Oluwaseun Abolurin NSCDC spokesperson 

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, has clamped down on an alleged clandestine juice manufacturing facility located in the Aradagun area of Badagry, arresting two women and uncovering the use of minors in the production line.

The high-stakes raid took place on Monday, September 21, 2026, acting on credible intelligence gathered by security operatives regarding suspicious and unhygienic manufacturing activities at the location.

According to the Civil Defence Public Relations Officer for the Lagos State Command, SC Oluwaseun Abolurin, tactical officers who stormed the compound discovered that the facility was actively mass-producing and packaging a brand known as Barkas Juice.

“Quantities of already packaged juice were found at the facility, while some of the products were allegedly being loaded into container vehicles for distribution to markets across Lagos,” Abolurin stated.

During a thorough search of the premises, operatives recovered raw materials used in the mixture, including industrial sugar, water, adhesives, synthetic dyes, and various colorants. Compounding the gravity of the raid, the NSCDC spokesperson noted that underage individuals aged 15 and 16 were reportedly found participating in the factory operations. The identities of the two women apprehended during the sweep have been temporarily withheld pending further investigative breakthroughs.

In contrast to the security agency's findings, one of the arrested women offered a defense, claiming the facility’s operations were legitimate and deeply rooted in family history.

In an interview with CityMood, the suspect asserted that the business was originally established by her grandmother and had operated for nearly two decades before facing temporal shutdowns due to economic challenges. She maintained that the outfit was actively pursuing the renewal of its operational permits with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).

Addressing the scale of production, she claimed the factory did not run on a daily basis. “The facility only produced juice about three or four times a year, depending on customer orders,” she claimed.

She further revealed that she operates a retail outlet at the popular Oke Arin Market in central Lagos, identifying her primary bulk buyer as a commercial trader based in Benin City, Edo State.

Authorities have noted that these conflicting defense claims remain unverified as comprehensive forensic and regulatory investigations continue.

The NSCDC has assured the public that the file will be thoroughly processed, and the arrested suspects will be formally arraigned before a court of competent jurisdiction as soon as investigations are concluded.