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Google Maps: Obasanjo’s Library, Abia Tower, Emir’s Palace Among Nigeria’s Top Reviewed Places

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The Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Abia Tower Roundabout in Umuahia, and Emir’s Palace in Kano have emerged as some of the most reviewed places in Nigeria, according to a recent report by Google commemorating the 20th anniversary of Google Maps.

Other notable mentions include popular restaurants such as Farmcity Lekki Lounge, Crush Cafe, Hard Rock Cafe, and Domino’s Pizza in Wuse and Yaba. Highly rated cafés include Flowershop Cafe, Oliver’s Café, Salamander Cafe, Café de Vie, and Wood House Cafe.

Visitor attractions such as Dimplediva_scent, Oniru Private Beach, The Good Beach, and New Berger Roundabout in Ojodu Ikeja also stood out for their growing popularity.

Leading the rankings for parks are City Park Abuja, Muri Okunola Park, Tinubu Square, Ndubuisi Kanu Park, and Freedom Park Lagos. Among museums, the National Museum Benin City, Kalakuta Museum, National Museum Lagos, and Open Heavens International Centre topped the charts.

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Commenting on the milestone, Google West Africa’s Communications and Public Affairs Manager, Mr. Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, said:

“Google Maps has evolved from a basic navigation tool to a dynamic platform that helps people explore, discover, and share their experiences. The most reviewed places in Nigeria highlight the locations that matter most to our users, showcasing the country’s vibrant social and cultural landscape.”

Since its launch in 2005, Google Maps has transformed how people navigate and explore the world. Kola-Ogunlade noted key features that continue to drive user engagement, such as:

Gemini-Powered Recommendations: AI-driven suggestions for places to visit

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Augmented Reality (Live View): Real-time navigation cues

Airport Navigation: The “Directory” tab for exploring airport amenities

Fuel Station Finder: Helps users locate the cheapest petrol stations

Street View Time Travel: Offers historical imagery of locations

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Group Planning & Reservations: Simplifies travel coordination

AI-Powered Route Previews: Explore routes before travel

Fuel-Efficient Routes: Environmentally friendly travel options

Highlighting the global impact of Google Maps, Kola-Ogunlade shared key statistics:

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Over 1 trillion kilometers of directions provided

250 million businesses and locations listed worldwide

500 million user contributions annually

100 million daily updates for fresh and accurate information

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As Google Maps continues to innovate, these most-reviewed locations showcase Nigeria’s vibrant cultural and social landscape through the lens of its diverse users.

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Lagos hotelier admits having fun with teenage boy but denied any sacrifice

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Lagos-based hotelier and Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Leuven Empire Hotel and Suites, Ejigbo, Lagos, simply identified as Macdonald, has admitted sodomising a 16-year-old secondary school student.

The hotelier was arrested by the Nigeria Police Force for alleged sodomy with the two secondary school boys.

Speaking in a viral video, the suspect denied using the boy for rituals but admitted to having s3x with him twice.

However, the victim’s father, Edozie Christian maintained that the suspect lured his son and four other teenagers to his hotel, where he sodomised them and warned them that they would die if they revealed the incident to anyone.

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The police arrested the suspect after a complaint was made by the father.

Speaking after being arrested in a video shared by TVC News on Thursday, the hotelier swore that he did not use the boy for rituals, but he had sex with him twice.

He said, “I swear with my life, that it is only sex that I had with him (Chiagoziem), that I never used him for any ritual. I swear in the name of my late parents that are in the grave, I swear with my children that I never did anything ritual it was just sex.”

He added: “I swear in the name of my late parents and children. I’m telling the truth. Between me and God, it was only sex. I didn’t take the boy to any shrine or to a ritualist. I didn’t do that; I swear to God.”

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Man lands In hospital after ingesting sniper, following heartbreak

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A man identified as Adedoye Emmanuel is currently in critical condition at the Igando General Hospital’s intensive care unit in Lagos State after attempting to take his own life by ingesting Sniper Insecticide.

This incident occurred at a hotel on Governor’s Road in the Ikotun area of Lagos, where Emmanuel had been staying.

According to reports, Emmanuel, a resident of the Agbado area in Lagos, was driven to this extreme measure by heartbreak from an undisclosed woman, as well as other life issues.

Unable to cope, he checked into the hotel armed with Sniper insecticide, Coca-Cola, and Action Bitters. He then mixed these substances together and consumed the dangerous cocktail.

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As the concoction began to take effect, Emmanuel raised the alarm and fled his room.

Man Hospitalized After Ingesting Sniper Following Heartbreak

The hotel owner swiftly intervened and rushed him to a private hospital, where he revealed his motives before losing consciousness.

He was subsequently transferred to the Igando General Hospital’s intensive care unit, where medical staff are fighting to stabilize his condition.

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Emmanuel’s full identity remains unknown, as he was not carrying any form of identification at the time of the incident. Additionally, the two phone numbers he provided before losing consciousness have either been unreachable or turned off.

The matter has been reported to the Ikotun Division Police, who investigated Emmanuel’s hotel room and discovered the empty can of Sniper insecticide.

A concerned individual, who wishes to remain anonymous, has generously offered to cover Emmanuel’s medical expenses at both the private and General hospitals. Efforts to contact his family members have so far proven unsuccessful.

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Nigerians consume creamers, not milk – Dairy expert

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A manufacturer, the Operations Director of Manufacturing Industry Canada, Olufemi Johnson, said what is consumed as milk in Nigeria are creamers.

Johnson made this known in an interview with Channels Television on Thursday while speaking on the challenges facing Nigeria’s dairy industry.

According to him, Nigeria’s dairy has remained stagnated due to under-investment.

“When it comes to the dairy industry, we are not anywhere in Nigeria.

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“As a society, we don’t have milk, or kids don’t have milk protein. We didn’t grow with milk protein. What we called milk in Nigeria is not milk but creamers. They are not qualified to be called milk.

“There is a global standard of what is called milk. You don’t milk, milk, but bottle it,” he stated.

Experts in the have lamented the widespread of inferior milk in Nigeria.

Recall that the federal government in June 2024 launched the National Dairy Policy, 2023-2028 to drive growth in the sector.

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