Author: TheLagosianMagazine

By Peter Omopo Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed security agencies to identify and arrest those responsible for vandalising sections of the Festac-Alakija Bridge, describing the incident as criminal and unacceptable. The governor gave the directive following reports of damage to parts of the bridge, while assuring Lagos residents that the structure remains safe for use. Sanwo-Olu said officials from the state’s Office of Infrastructure had inspected the bridge and confirmed that its structural integrity was not compromised. “I have been informed by officials of the Office of Infrastructure who visited the bridge that the structural integrity of the…

By Peter Omopo Liverpool have reached a verbal agreement with Barcelona to sign Uruguayan defender Ronald Araujo on a season long loan, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Romano disclosed the development on Friday in a post on X, reporting that the two clubs had agreed on the move, with Barcelona sporting director Deco approving the deal. “EXCLUSIVE: Liverpool agree loan deal to sign Ronald Araujo from Barcelona, HERE WE GO! 🇺🇾,” Romano stated. He added that there was a “verbal agreement club to club with Barça now approved by director Deco,” describing the signing as a new centre back…

By Peter Omopo The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has handed over its Digital Industrial Park and Learning Centre in Enugu to the Enugu State Government under a 15-year operational lease, as part of efforts to expand digital skills, entrepreneurship and technology driven opportunities in the state. The handover ceremony took place in Enugu, where the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, said the facilities were established to promote innovation, entrepreneurship and human capital development. Maida said the centres were designed to strengthen digital skills, support startups, attract investments and create jobs while positioning…

By Peter Omopo A former Caretaker Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area in Rivers State, Chijioke Ihunwo, has pledged his support for the Rainbow Coalition and declared his readiness to mobilise for President Bola Tinubu and other candidates endorsed by the alliance ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ihunwo, a former strong ally of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara during the prolonged political crisis in the state, said his decision was influenced by the governor’s recent call for reconciliation and political unity. Speaking during an interview on Beyond the Headlines, Ihunwo said he was following Fubara’s directive to support the…

By Peter Omopo Spanish champions Barcelona have cancelled their scheduled pre-season friendly against Moroccan side Ittihad Riadi Tangier amid heightened tensions surrounding the Ceuta border crisis. The fixture was scheduled to take place in Tangier on August 15 as part of Barcelona’s preparations for the 2026/27 season. However, the Catalan club announced that the match would no longer go ahead, citing uncertainty surrounding the prevailing circumstances. In a statement, Barcelona said the situation made it inappropriate to proceed with the fixture. “In light of the current uncertainty and circumstances, FC Barcelona considers playing the match would be inappropriate,” the club…

By Peter Omopo Singer Cynthia Morgan has thrown her support behind music star Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P, amid his renewed family dispute, saying entertainers often suppress emotional struggles until they reach a breaking point. Morgan made this known in a post shared on her Instagram page on Friday while reacting to comments suggesting that Peter’s emotions had become destructive. Speaking from her own experience in the entertainment industry, the singer said artistes are often conditioned to prioritise their careers over their emotional wellbeing, leaving them to silently deal with heartbreak, grief, abuse and the pressures of fame.…

By Peter Omopo The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has released the results of candidates who participated in its 2026/2027 Post Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (Post UTME) screening exercise. The announcement was made on Friday in a notice signed by the university’s Registrar and Secretary to Council, Mrs. V. Abosede Wickliffe. According to the notice, candidates who took part in the screening exercise can now access their results through the university’s official Post UTME result portal. The institution urged candidates to visit the designated portal, enter the required details and check their screening scores as the admission process progresses. UNILAG also…

By Peter Omopo The management of the Federal University of Technology Akure Teaching Hospital (FUTATH) has clarified the salary structure for its workforce following the institution’s transition from a state owned facility to a federal teaching hospital. In a statement issued in Akure by the hospital’s Head of Public Relations, Tope Fayehun, the management explained that the institution currently operates with two categories of employees whose salaries are paid by different tiers of government. According to the statement, permanent staff inherited from the former Ondo State owned hospital remain on the payroll of the Ondo State Government, while the Federal…

By Peter Omopo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has indicated that the ongoing reforms at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) are designed to position the national oil company for a future full listing on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX). The President made the disclosure during a meeting with officials of the Nigerian Exchange Group and members of his economic team, stating that the administration’s reform agenda extends beyond restructuring selected aspects of the company to transforming NNPC Ltd. into a fully listed enterprise. Tinubu said the government is drawing lessons from the operations of leading global national oil companies,…

By Peter Omopo The Lagos State Government has commenced the implementation of the Bus Industry Transition Programme (BITP), a major reform initiative aimed at transforming public transportation through improved safety, efficiency and regulation across the state’s bus network. The programme officially commenced following the signing of a landmark agreement between the Lagos State Government, the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), marking what is expected to be one of the most significant overhauls of the state’s public transport system. According to the state government, the initiative is designed to deliver…