Author: TheLagosianMagazine

By Quazeem Halimot Bukola The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has confiscated alcoholic beverages estimated at N300 million during a series of enforcement operations across major markets in Lagos State. The agency said the exercise was targeted at alcoholic products packaged in sachets and PET bottles below the approved 200-millilitre minimum volume, which remain prohibited under the Federal Government’s directive. NAFDAC disclosed the development in a statement shared on its official social media platform, adding that several distributors and retailers were arrested during the enforcement operations. The raids covered Ile-Epo Market, Ojuwoye Market in Mushin…

By Quazeem Halimot Bukola The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced search, rescue and recovery operations following the crash of an ATR-42 military aircraft in the Igbokoda area of Ilaje Local Government Area, Ondo State. The aircraft, identified by tail number NGR 931, was conducting a routine mission from Benin City, Edo State, to Lagos when air traffic controllers lost contact with it at about 9:13 a.m. on Monday, October 5, 2026. The wreckage was later located close to the Naval Base in Igbokoda. According to preliminary information released by Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo, 32 people — 25 passengers and…

By Busola Ojewusi Ceremony Holds November 12 in Abuja, Focuses on “Service Over Self” SIXT-MEDIA LANE, one of Nigeria’s emerging online media platforms, has announced plans for its 2026 Annual Awards and National Leadership Lecture, with the grand ceremony scheduled for November 12 at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Asokoro, Abuja. The event, which is expected to bring together prominent figures from across Nigeria’s political, business, security, media, professional and civil society sectors, will commence at 10:00 a.m. and will be anchored on the theme, “SERVICE OVER SELF: Celebrating Excellence, Honouring Impacts.” According to the Publisher of SIXT-MEDIA LANE and…

More than 7,000 Nigerian students have benefited from the LAPO Microfinance Bank (LAPO MfB) Scholarship Scheme since it was established in 2008, as the financial institution continues to extend its impact beyond financial services to education and human-capital development. The long-running intervention is bringing relief to families such as that of Osazuwa Divine Grace, a student of Standard High School, Benin, Edo State, whose mother, Rose Osazuwa, is a trader and longstanding LAPO MfB customer. For Rose, the scholarship is providing practical support towards her daughter’s education at a time when meeting the cost of schooling remains a significant household…

By Kolawole Omotola Olaide The Pharmacy Department of Alimosho General Hospital, Igando, joined pharmacists and healthcare professionals around the world on Friday, September 25, 2026, to commemorate World Pharmacists Day. The annual celebration, observed globally on September 25, was held this year under the theme “Empowering Pharmacists for Healthier Futures.” The theme, announced by the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), focused on strengthening the capacity of pharmacists and recognising their growing contribution to healthcare delivery. At the Igando hospital, the occasion provided an opportunity to recognise the important work of pharmacists in ensuring the safe and effective use of medicines, supporting…

By Peter Omopo Temi Nkem has emerged as the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 11, tagged “Show Ya Sef”, following a dramatic finale on Sunday night. The 21 year old contestant was announced as the winner ahead of fellow finalists Aikou and Sheba, who finished as the first and second runners up respectively. Temi secured the title after receiving the highest number of votes from viewers at the end of the voting period, which closed on Friday, October 2, at 9 p.m. As the winner, she takes home the N160 million grand prize, comprising N90 million in cash, a…

By Peter Omopo The Speaker of the Zamfara State House of Assembly, Bilyaminu Ismail Moriki, has said the eight lawmakers who recently defected from the All Progressives Congress were already under suspension before announcing their change in political affiliation. Moriki said the lawmakers were suspended on February 26, 2024, following allegations of gross misconduct, conspiracy, mischief, contempt of the House and violation of the Assembly’s Standing Orders. According to the Speaker, the allegations included forcibly entering Assembly offices, damaging public property and gaining unauthorised access to the legislative chamber, where they allegedly held an illegal sitting. He said the allegations…

A dramatic twist has ensued in the alleged false declaration and defamation filed by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (OAGF) against a member of the House of Representatives, Hon Amobi Godwin Ogah, as tension flared up between the Abia federal lawmaker and his legal team during proceedings before the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja. When the matter came up before Justice Halilu Yusuf on Tuesday, Ogah, who represents the Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency, rejected the appearance of Bar V.C. Ifacho from Chambers of former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mr Kanu…

By Peter Omopo Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, says his administration’s “rescue mission” is driving transformation across the state through investments in infrastructure, public institutions, education and healthcare. Lawal made the statement as Zamfara marked its 30th anniversary with a series of project commissioning ceremonies and other activities in Gusau. The celebrations were attended by the pioneer Military Administrator of the state, Col. Jibril Bala Yakubu (Rtd.), former governors Ahmed Sani Yarima and Mahmud Aliyu Shinkafi, alongside other dignitaries. Speaking during the National Independence Day parade and Zamfara’s 30th anniversary celebration at the Trade Fair Complex in Gusau, Lawal said…

Q: LAPO MFB has built its reputation around last-mile financial inclusion. How do you maintain that physical reach while the industry is becoming increasingly digital? A: I do not see physical and digital channels as competing models. From an operations standpoint they are parts of the same customer journey, and my job is to make them work as one. Digital banking can remove friction, improve convenience and make transactions available beyond traditional banking hours. But for many financially underserved customers, especially micro-business owners and people in rural and semi-urban communities, the human relationship remains important. That is why our approach…