Author: TheLagosianMagazine

In a display of sportsmanship, Nigerian cyclist, Ese Lovina Ukpeseraye, received crucial support from the German cycling team during the Paris Olympics. Ukpeseraye, representing Team Nigeria, found herself in a difficult situation when she had no bicycle to race with in the keirin and sprint events due to the short notice of her participation. “Due to the short notice of me competing at the keirin & Sprint, #teamNigeria I had no bicycle to race with on the tracks,” Ukpeseraye said in a post via her X handle on Thursday. However, the German team, Bund Deutscher Radfahrer, stepped in to assist…

The Federal Government has stopped the planned sale of subsidised rice to civil servants. It has, therefore, withdrawn the circular in which it directed civil servants interested in subsidised rice to apply. This was made known in a fresh circular from the Ministry of Special Duty and Inter-Governmental Affairs obtained by our correspondent on Thursday in Abuja. The circular, dated August 2, 2024, which was signed by the ministry’s Director of Human Resources, Aderonke Jaiyesimi, did not give any reason for the withdrawal of the initial memo. It also did not indicate if the scheme was stopped or only suspended.…

The Nigerian Air Force says the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai has destroyed terrorists’ Improvised Explosive Devices factory at Grazah, a location deep in the Mandara Hills in Borno. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, AVM Edward Gabkwet, on Thursday in Abuja. Gebkwet said that the air interdiction was a sequel to the recent attacks on innocent civilians in the state using IEDs and suicide bombers. He said air strikes were conducted on August 2, following intelligence which revealed the sighting of a possible IED factory and storage area for other…

The Federal Government yesterday warned foreign countries to steer clear of the nation’s internal affairs. The warning came against the backdrop of foreign flags being flown during the ongoing protest against hardship in the country, especially in some northern states, including Kano, Kaduna and Zamfara, and the arrest of some foreigners as sponsors of the protest. This came as the protest, which had thawed in most states where it was held, continued in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, yesterday, as protesters and some journalists were attacked by thugs who infiltrated the protest. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, who…

The Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, on Wednesday, said Nigerian politicians were not living lean or sacrificing like the rest of the citizens whom they asked to sacrifice for the country by enduring economic hardship. The cleric and politician said this at the Wilson and Yinka Badejo Memorial Lecture 2024 held at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Victoria Island, Lagos. The event, organised by the Wilson & Badejo Foundation, was to honour the memories of former General Overseer of the Foursquare Gospel Church, Wilson Badejo, and his wife, Yinka. Bakare delivered the keynote…

Lagos, Nigeria — Adesina Ogunlana, widely known as Serubawon, has passed away. Ogunlana, a celebrated human rights attorney and activist, reportedly died on Tuesday at his desk, doing what he loved: fighting for the people. His sudden passing has left a void in the fight for justice and equity in Nigeria. Ogunlana, renowned for his passionate and unwavering stance on human rights issues, was a prominent figure in Nigeria’s legal and activist circles. He was known for his fearless approach to tackling cases of injustice, earning him the nickname “Serubawon,” which translates to “terror to oppressors.” The news of Ogunlana’s…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that those benefiting from the lucrative business of fuel importation are going to make efforts to frustrate the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Obasanjo stated this in the wake of allegations by the President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, that some ‘mafias’ were making efforts to frustrate the $20bn refinery. This came as it was gathered on Monday that the multi-billion dollar refinery and other domestic refineries had yet to purchase crude oil in naira based on the directive of President Bola Tinubu to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. In an interview with…

By Jimmy Fatunbi Dangote refinery and other local refineries in Nigeria had yet to start buying crude oil from NNPC in naira as directed by President Tinubu. The Crude Oil Refiners Association of Nigeria said letters have been written to NNPC by individual refiners requesting crude, but there has been no response yet. The Federal Executive Council recently adopted a proposal by Tinubu to sell crude to the Dangote refinery and other upcoming refineries in naira. FEC approved that the 450,000 barrels meant for domestic consumption be offered in naira to Nigerian refineries, using the Dangote refinery as a pilot.…

The Lagos State Government has announced plans to shut down building sites not supervised by relevant professionals to curb building collapse and ensure safety in the built industry. The General Manager, Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), Mr Gbolahan Oki, made this known in a statement issued by Mr Olaoye Olusegun, Public Affairs Unit, on Monday in Lagos. Oki said the state had observed with dismay the non-involvement of relevant professionals in the building industry. He said that property owners and developers must engage professionals such as structural/civil, mechanical, electrical engineers, builders, and architects in their projects. “LASBCA will conduct…

The Kaduna State Security Council has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Kaduna and Zaria metropolitan cities of the State with immediate effect following the outbreak of protests on Monday. In a statement issued by the Overseeing Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, the State government advised citizens to remain indoors while security forces continue to work to maintain safety and security. The statement said there was sufficient evidence to clearly indicate that the ongoing protest has been hijacked by criminal elements who have resorted to looting of shops and destruction of private and public property. “The…