Author: TheLagosianMagazine

By Peter Omopo The House of Representatives has summoned Nigeria’s security chiefs and the Minister of Finance to a closed-door meeting over the worsening security situation across the country. The decision followed growing concerns among lawmakers over persistent attacks, kidnappings, banditry and other violent crimes affecting several parts of the nation. Members of the House said the trend requires urgent and coordinated intervention to safeguard lives and property. The planned meeting will bring together top officials of the armed forces, intelligence agencies and the Nigeria Police Force, alongside the Minister of Finance, to provide explanations on security funding, operational strategies…

By Peter Omopo The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has reportedly revoked the ticket allocation reserved for Iranian supporters for all three of the country’s group-stage matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States. The Iranian Football Federation disclosed the development on Tuesday, stating that it would no longer be able to distribute tickets to its supporters ahead of the tournament. Under FIFA regulations, each of the 48 participating national federations is entitled to receive and distribute approximately eight per cent of stadium capacity for its matches, amounting to thousands of tickets for fans. The decision…

By Peter Omopo LAGOS — The Lagos State Government has reiterated its readiness to respond to infectious disease outbreaks, with Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, disclosing that the state remains on high alert due to its large population and status as a major gateway for human and commercial traffic in Africa. Abayomi made the disclosure on Tuesday while speaking at the Invest Lagos 3.0 Summit themed “Lagos: The Business Gateway to Africa,” where he highlighted the state’s public health preparedness and disease surveillance measures. According to the commissioner, Lagos faces constant vulnerability to infectious diseases because of the enormous…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo “Alábòsí a máa l’owo, alábòsí a máa bí ọmọ, àtúnbọ̀tán aláìbòsí kò ní dá.”…A hypocrite may gain wealth and raise children, but their end will never be good. Hypocrites often appear successful, respected, and untouchable, but deceit carries the seed of its own destruction. In the end, lies expose themselves, character catches up with reputation, and the very evil they sow becomes the cause of their downfall. Live with integrity because while hypocrisy may win for a season, truth always wins in the end. ADT Cares

LAPO Microfinance Bank (LAPO MfB), a premium financial institution has reinforced its dominance in Nigeria’s development finance space, clinching three major awards at the 6th Service Ambassador Dinner and Awards Ceremony organised by the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN). At the high-level event, designed to strengthen collaboration with Participating Financial Institutions (PFIs) and amplify collective efforts toward expanding access to finance for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), LAPO MfB emerged as Microfinance Bank with the Highest Impact on MSMEs in Nigeria, Microfinance Bank with the Highest Impact on Women MSMEs and PFI with the Highest Impact in the South-South…

By Jimmy Fatunbi A total of 416 women and children abducted by suspected Boko Haram insurgents from Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State have regained their freedom after spending months in captivity. The development was confirmed on Sunday by the President of the Borno South Youth Alliance (BOSYA), Samaila Kaigama, who disclosed that the victims were released by their captors on Saturday, June 6. Kaigama said the alliance had played a key role in securing the release of the captives through sustained engagement and advocacy efforts. “BOSYA has secured the release of all the 416 women…

By Jimmy Fatunbi The Nigeria AI Film Festival (NAIFF) returns this September 2026 at Alliance Française Lagos to continue exploring the growing role of AI in filmmaking across Africa. Following a strong debut, the festival founded by Obinna Okerekeocha has quickly become a gathering point for filmmakers, technologists, and creatives examining the intersection of AI and storytelling. Last year’s inaugural edition recorded over 400 submissions and featured curated screenings, industry panels, and the AI Academy—an initiative providing creatives with practical tools for AI-driven production. Chidera “Odera Collins” Okonji, the festival’s Director of Communications, described the experience as “a necessary disruption,”…

By Jimmy Fatunbi The Federal High Court in Lagos has declared unlawful the National Assembly’s expenditure of N110 billion on vehicles and allowances for federal lawmakers, ruling that the spending violated procurement regulations, constitutional provisions, and principles of accountability in public office. In a judgment delivered by Justice Yellim Bogoro in Suit No. FHC/L/CS/1606/2023, the court held that the allocation of N40 billion for the procurement of 465 vehicles and N70 billion as support allowances for newly elected legislators amounted to arbitrary and disproportionate spending that failed to comply with due process requirements. The suit was instituted by the Socio-Economic…

By Our Correspondent The rescue of Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, younger sister of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, stands as a remarkable example of intelligence-led policing, operational discipline, and professional coordination by the Nigeria Police Force. The nightmare began on the morning of June 3, 2026, when armed kidnappers intercepted Mrs. John-Paul’s vehicle while she was taking her children to school in Ibadan. The brazen abduction sent shockwaves across Oyo State and beyond, triggering widespread concern and an immediate response from security agencies. What followed was a textbook demonstration of…

By Jimmy Fatunbi The presidential bid of former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, is drawing contrasting reactions across Northern Nigeria, with some political stakeholders questioning the alliance’s prospects while party supporters insist momentum is building ahead of the 2027 general election. Investigations by Sunday PUNCH indicate that although the duo’s newly formed platform, the Nigeria Democratic Congress, has begun establishing structures in parts of the North, concerns remain over its visibility and acceptance among many voters in the region. Some northern political leaders argued that the party is yet to gain widespread recognition, while…