Author: TheLagosianMagazine

By AsiwajuDeleTaiwo When a person sees white in broad daylight yet deliberately calls it black to deceive others, it is a clear reflection of dishonesty, manipulation, and a conscience that has lost its sense of truth. In life, some people lie without remorse, twist facts to destroy others’ reputations, and confidently spread falsehoods, believing that their voices can silence the truth. But remember, no matter how long a lie travels, the truth has a way of catching up with it. You may deceive people temporarily, but you can not deceive everyone forever, and the consequences of dishonesty often lead to…

By Kolawole Omotola Olaide EJIGBO, LAGOS — The Executive Chairman of Ejigbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Aare Taoheed Adebayo Taiwo (TAT), has led leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and grassroots political stakeholders to the palace of the Oojon of Ejigbo and Ijon Land, Oba Dr. Morufu Adisa Adekunle Ojoola, JP, Imakiyo II, to seek royal blessings for the party’s candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. During the visit on Tuesday, TAT presented the APC candidates, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR; Lagos State governorship candidate, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat (KOH); Senator Dr. Idiat Oluranti Adebule; Hon.…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo Some people will pretend to be your parents in the absence of your biological ones, promising heaven and earth, showing you love and making you believe you will never lack parental care, but when the time comes, their attention, sacrifices and priorities will always favour their own children. Never allow their broken promises to make you feel less valuable or forgotten because nobody can truly replace the genuine love, protection, and sacrifices of your biological parents. Appreciate those who genuinely care, but never build your entire hope on promises that may disappear when you need them…

By Kolawole Omotola Olaide EJIGBO, LAGOS — October 25, 2026 Akogun Street of Ilamose Ward has emerged winner of the Lagos State Street Soccer Stars Season 3, taking home the grand prize of ₦1 million after defeating Christ Oladunni Street of Aigbaka Ward in a dramatic final decided by a penalty shootout. The highly anticipated final, held on Sunday at Ilufunmi Street, Ejigbo, ended 2–2 in regulation time before Akogun Street secured victory from the penalty spot, bringing the competition to an exciting conclusion. The tournament, organised in collaboration with Ejigbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) under the leadership of…

By Jimmy Fatunbi The Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, partners with MO-Power and the I Choose Life Foundation to equip youths with practical, Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered skills through a five-day empowerment training programme designed to enhance their digital capabilities and employment prospects. The MO-Power AI Empowerment Initiative commenced today, with participants receiving training on how to leverage AI tools in content creation, web development, graphic design, and other creative fields. Speaking at the commencement of the programme, Hon. Adebanjo emphasised the importance of embracing emerging technologies in a rapidly evolving digital world, noting…

By Jimmy Fatunbi The Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, today received the winner and first runner-up of the Miss Ikeja Heritage Pageant in his office, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to youth development, female empowerment, and the promotion of talent within the community. The winner, Odenike Mofisinoluwa Dorcas, who hails from Onigbongbo LCDA, was accompanied by her father, Mr. Funmiade Bank-Anthony; the organizer of the Miss Ikeja Heritage Pageant; the first runner-up; and other well-wishers on the courtesy visit to the Chairman. During the meeting, Hon. Adebanjo congratulated both contestants for their participation and…

By Jimmy Fatunbi The Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, today received the winner and first runner-up of the Miss Ikeja Heritage Pageant in his office, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to youth development, female empowerment, and the promotion of talent within the community. The winner, Odenike Mofisinoluwa Dorcas, who hails from Onigbongbo LCDA, was accompanied by her father, Mr. Funmiade Bank-Anthony; the organizer of the Miss Ikeja Heritage Pageant; the first runner-up; and other well-wishers on the courtesy visit to the Chairman. During the meeting, Hon. Adebanjo congratulated both contestants for their participation and…

By Sola Ojewusi Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), and his wife, Pastor Folu Adeboye, have attended the wedding ceremony of their granddaughter, Oluwafunmilayo Adubi, in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.  The ceremony brought the family together to celebrate the marriage of Oluwafunmilayo, marking a special occasion for the renowned Nigerian cleric and his wife. Pastor Adeboye, one of Nigeria’s most prominent Christian leaders, leads the Redeemed Christian Church of God, an international Pentecostal denomination with a significant presence in Nigeria and several countries around the world. The wedding took place in Baltimore, a…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo A truly wise person understands that not everyone who feels too smart is genuinely knowledgeable, and sometimes the best way to teach a fool is through patience, silence, and example. In friendships, relationships, and marriages, some people believe they can outsmart others, dodge responsibility, and always have the final say, forgetting that wisdom is not about winning every argument but knowing which battles are worth fighting. Never waste your precious energy arguing with someone who refuses to understand because when two people engage in foolish arguments, observers may not recognise who is truly wise. ADT Cares

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo In human life, society, relationships, and marriages, boundaries are not signs of pride or selfishness but a demonstration of self-respect, discipline, and mutual understanding. Love should never mean tolerating disrespect, and marriage should never become a licence to control or silence your partner. In society, people must understand that nobody’s position, wealth, or influence gives them the right to override another person’s dignity, and the government must respect the rights and freedom of its citizens. Learn to respect people’s limits, protect your peace, and never cross the line where your freedom becomes another person’s suffering. ADT…