Author: TheLagosianMagazine

• Want INEC Chairman Mahmood to remove her • Seek intervention of IPAC on behalf of other parties Coalition of Civil Societies (CSOs) in Anambra State have raised the alarm over the alleged plot of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Anambra State, Queen Elizabeth Agwu, to manipulate and rig the forthcoming Senatorial by-election in the state on Saturday. The CSOs further alleged that the Anambra INEC REC has prepared the results of the forthcoming senatorial election in favour of a particular candidate and she has vowed to announce the results in his favour.…

By Jimmy Fatunbi As part of the line-up events to commemorate the 2025 International Youth Day in Onigbongbo LCDA, Nigerian Drug and Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in collaboration with the Executive Chairman of the LCDA, Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, has organized a One-Day Drug Abuse Prevention Training for youth leaders in Onigbongbo. This training was organised to sensitize the youth and curb drug abuse, which has become an alarming trend among the youth. While peer pressure is one of the reasons many indulge in it, others claim that it makes them feel calm. Either ways, they often slip into addiction, which…

Every October, Lagos breathes differently. The city becomes a drum, its heartbeat syncing with the pulse of its people, its streets humming with the memory of melodies long sung and never forgotten. And in that symphony of spirit, the Ariya Eko Independence Music Festival takes the stage—not as an event, but as a grand reunion between Lagos and her music. It is the homecoming of sound. A place where juju sways with the dignity of age, highlife dances with the mischief of memory, and afrobeats struts in with the confidence of youth. The air smells of nostalgia; the night tastes…

By Sola Ojewusi  Lagos – It was a solemn gathering at St. John’s Military Protestant Church, Bonny Cantonment, Lagos, on Saturday, as dignitaries, military officers, and family members bade farewell to former Military Administrator of Bayelsa State, Navy Captain Caleb Omoniyi Olubolade (Rtd.). Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, and his Ekiti State counterpart, Biodun Oyebanji, led tributes at the funeral service, describing the late Olubolade as a fine officer, statesman, and bridge-builder who served the nation with dignity, passion, and love. Governor Diri, who led a large delegation from Bayelsa to Lagos, said Olubolade’s contributions to the state during…

By Peter Omopo  The Alara of Aramoko Ekiti, Oba Olu Adegoke Adeyemi, a revered Yoruba monarch whose life spanned decades of public service and traditional leadership, has died at the age of 82. A statement from the royal family on Saturday confirmed that the monarch joined his ancestors on Friday, praising his “remarkable leadership, wisdom, and dedication to the welfare of his people.” “Oba Adeyemi’s impact on the community will forever be cherished as a testament to his enduring legacies,” the statement read. Born on December 4, 1942, Oba Adeyemi began his career as a teacher before rising through the…

By Peter Omopo | August 9, 2025 Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the Ayangburen of Ikorodu and Vice Chairman of the Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs, Oba Kabiru Shotobi, as the monarch marked his 10th coronation anniversary. In a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, the governor commended the traditional ruler’s exemplary leadership and enduring impact over the past decade. “On behalf of my family, the Government and people of Lagos State, I congratulate Oba Kabiru Shotobi on his 10th coronation as the paramount ruler of Ikorodu,” Sanwo-Olu…

By Peter Omopo  Miami, USA – Nigerian Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, and his wife, Chioma Rowland, have hosted an exclusive pre-wedding party in Miami, Florida, ahead of their highly anticipated white wedding. The lavish gathering, which took place on Friday night, drew a star-studded guest list, including singers Teniola Apata (Teni), Adekunle Gold, and Zlatan Ibile, as well as entertainer Tunde Ednut. Viral videos from the event showed the couple making a stylish entrance in coordinated outfits before mingling with guests. In one clip, Zlatan and Davido shared a playful moment, while another captured Teni, Adekunle…

By Peter Omopo  Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed deep shock and sadness over the death of former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, describing him as a peace-loving patriot and committed democrat. Ogbeh, who also served as National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), died on Saturday. Obasanjo, currently in Uganda, said in a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, that the late politician’s career spanned from the military era into the present democratic dispensation. “He was Deputy Speaker of the Plateau House of Assembly in the 1970s, Minister of Communications…

By Peter Omopo  Lagos, August 9, 2025 — Aviation workers under the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) have suspended their planned indefinite strike, citing significant progress in negotiations over improved remuneration. The coalition of aviation unions had earlier directed NAMA staff to halt services from Monday, August 11, following stalled talks on better pay. However, in a joint statement on Friday, union leaders announced that the industrial action had been deferred after fresh commitments from the agency and government officials. According to the statement signed by AbdulRasaq Saidu, Secretary General of the Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals; Odinaka Igbokwe, Deputy…

By Peter Omopo  Makurdi, August 9, 2025 — The Benue State House of Assembly has halted the screening of Governor Hyacinth Alia’s commissioner nominees, insisting that the executive must first implement its earlier resolutions. The decision, taken during Friday’s plenary in Makurdi, came moments after Speaker Hyacinth Dajoh read the governor’s letter forwarding the proposed cabinet list. Lawmakers across party lines cited unmet welfare, operational, and procedural demands as reasons for the standoff. Thomas Dugeri (APC/Kwande West) stressed that while screening nominees was a constitutional duty, the Assembly could not proceed until outstanding issues were addressed. Simon Gabo (APC/Mata) lamented…