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By Rauf Aregbesola My sojourn in Kaduna in the 1980s, first for my youth service and later for a paid employment, will remain ever memorable. This is because it was there that I found the love of my life, Iyaafin Sherifat Abidemi Aregbesola. I was a dashing young man with long hair and ideological fire burning in my soul. I had been caught in the throes of the ideological fervour of the time. I left The Polytechnic Ibadan fired with idealism and was prepared to change the world. People of my generation actually were fiercely nationalistic. They wanted the best…

Due to the unexpected simultaneous surfacing of the two ‘Black Swans’ in 2020; COVID-19 and the international oil crisis, one might feel what trends could possibly surface in fashion if at all there’s going to be any. Nonetheless, the fashion world keeps up at its trends. So I bring to you THE EVOLVING FASHION TRENDS IN WEDDINGS FROM 2020. China is a leading supplier of wedding gowns. As much as 80% of the world’s western-style gowns are produced there, according to the American Bridal and Prom Industry Association. Many factories in China have remained closed this year as the country attempts to…

•Lagos Governor Hands Over 51 Vehicles, Eight Houses To Judges The effort to build a strong and formidable judiciary in Lagos State is on course, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said. The Governor pledged that no arm of Government in the State will be deprived of requisite tools to perform its statutory duties, reiterating his administration’s continued support to the judiciary and raise the bar of legal practice in line with global standards. Sanwo-Olu made the pledge at the Ikeja High Court while handing over 51 Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) and eight houses to judges of the State High Court. It…

The President of African Children’s Talent Discovery Foundation and renowned philanthropist cum politician, Engr. Noah Dallaji has sent a heartfelt message of felicitation to His Excellency, Owelle Rocha’s Anayo Okorocha, Former Governor of Imo State, Senator of the Federal Republic and a National Leader on the occasion of his 58th birthday. According to Engr. Dallaji, “Over the years, Owelle Okorocha has contributed to the development of Nigeria both as a politician of note and as the founder of the Rochas Okorocha Foundation through which he has impacted greatly on young Nigerians from all states of the Federation and even in…

says COVID-19 won’t be an excuseGovernor flags off two-day LASG ministerial performance review retreat Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday assured Lagosians that his administration is committed to fulfilling all his promises despite disruption occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic and other challenges that were not envisaged. The Governor said fulfilling the promises in line with the T.H.E.M.E.S development agenda for ‘Greater Lagos’ would be delivered by the incumbent administration, despite reduction in the budget as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, knowing fully that no excuse will be tenable to the residents of the State. Speaking during the…

By Babatunde Odubanwo In a confirmation of The Lagosian’s earlier projection, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the gubernatorial candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) as the Governor-elect in the September 19 elections in the state. The Governor-elect, Mr. Godwin Obaseki of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) polled a total vote of 307, 955 against his main rival, Pastor Ize-Iyamu of the All Progressive Congress (APC) 223, 619 votes. The run-up to the gubernatorial election showed unprecedented support for the Benin High Chief in the face of serious challenge from powerful forces in the opposing camp led…

•With over 60% results in, the incumbent appears to be on an impregnable cruise •Buhari being commended for what looks like a free and fair despite hitches In what’s looking like a major upset, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Governor of the state, Godwin Obaseki, appears to be coasting home to victory. With the results of the election so far released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) it would take a monumental electoral volte-face for his cruise to be halted by the opposition. With almost 70% of the votes declared so far, the incumbent Governor…

2020 is another year of fulfilled prophesies by world renowned televangelist and prophet T.B. Joshua. The latest in the series of prophesies coming to pass concerns the Carribbean nation of Barbados and the United Kingdom. Recall that in his list of prophesies for this year, released on December 28, 2019, Prophet T.B Joshua warned Queen Elizabeth’s Britain of impending agitation for complete independence by nations still in its domain. The announcement by Barbados of its intention to remove the British Queen Elizabeth as its Head of State and become a republic is thus an astounding fulfillment of that prophesy. In…

Renowned British-Nigerian actress, singer and fashion icon, Patty Boulaye of the “Joy Girl” advert fame is in happy mood. It is her 45th wedding anniversary and she’s using this great occasion to express sweet things about her husband of so many years. In a message on her social media handles, Patty was effusive in her appreciation of a man who has stood by her despite the odds over the years. The Lagosian now brings you her message as she lovingly passed it. Enjoy the words and pictures from an iconic marriage that stood the test of time: “Happy Wedding Anniversary…

Jimoh Aliu, MFR, popular dramatist and film maker of the traditional Yoruba and historical genre died this morning. Renowned as Àwòrò, Aliu was pronounced dead at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital at Aro Ekiti. Just about a month shy of his 81st birthday, (born November 11, 1939) Jimoh Aliu was also noted sculptor, playwright and director. According to Wikipedia, Aliu was born at Oke-Imesi, a city in Ekiti State southwestern Nigeria. His father, Aliu Fakoya was an Ifa priest who hailed from Oke-Imesi but is mother hails from Iloro-Ekiti. He began acting in 1959 when Akin Ogungbe, a Nigerian…