Author: TheLagosianMagazine

By Adams Atata Sometimes, history appears dramatic and calculative to put history makers on their toes. It was exactly 28 years last month since Kudirat Abiola, the wife of a business mogul and the acclaimed winner of the annulled June 12 Presidential election, the late Chief MKO Abiola, was assassinated on the street of Lagos by the agents of the then Federal Military government. As a result of the brutal manner in which the innocent woman was killed and the circumstances that surrounded the political development that led to her untimely death, the incident has remained fresh in the minds…

By Eseohe Solomon In a significant interception operation, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has thwarted attempts to smuggle various illicit substances from Lagos to destinations including the United States, United Kingdom, and Cyprus. The seized items, concealed ingeniously within everyday items like shoe soles and clothing, underscore the agency’s ongoing battle against international drug trafficking. Operatives uncovered over 250 grams of cocaine ingeniously hidden in custom-made shoe soles intended for Cyprus. Additionally, more than five kilograms of opioids, including tramadol, pentazocine injection, morphine sulphate, and ketamine injection destined for the US and UK, were discovered concealed within clothes…

By Our Correspondent The American FBI has named Thomas Matthew Crooks as “the subject involved in the assassination attempt of Donald Trump”. But then who was Thomas Matthew Crooks? A voter-registration record showed that he was registered as a Republican! So it’s looking like an in-house act. Thomas Matthew Crooks was the resident of Bethel Park in Pennsylvania. He appears to have graduated in 2022 from Bethel Park High School. He even received a $500 “star award” that year from the National Math and Science Initiative, according to The Tribune-Review in western Pennsylvania. Thomas Crooks was armed with an AR-15…

By Sola Ojewusi Former President Donald Trump survived an attempted assassination attempt at a rally earlier today. According to eyewitnesses, a gunman opened fire, piercing Trump’s upper right ear. The Secret Service sprang into action, rushing Trump from the stage to safety. The agency has confirmed that their personnel neutralized the gunman, who was positioned in an “elevated position” outside the rally. Tragically, one spectator was killed, and two others are in critical condition. President Biden has issued a statement condemning the political violence, urging “everybody” to do the same. He has also announced plans to reach out to Trump…

By Eseohe Solomon July 13, 2024 – Abuja, Nigeria In a dramatic rescue operation today, emergency responders in Abuja successfully extracted four individuals from the rubble of a collapsed two-storey residential building. The incident, which occurred early Saturday morning near Cupid Hotel on Cupid Road, Sultan Dasuki Way in Kubwa, has gripped the city with anxiety and hope. Initially reported with an unknown number of trapped individuals, the collapse forced responders into swift action. Two survivors were promptly rushed to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention, while others managed to escape independently amidst the chaos. The building, formerly known…

By Sola Ojewusi In 1986, I had the privilege of meeting Professor Wole Soyinka just outside the Obafemi Awolowo University Pit Theatre, where I was a student at the time. The renowned writer had just returned from Stockholm, where he had been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. As I congratulated him on his achievement, he extended his hand in a firm handshake, and his deep voice offered words of encouragement. The warmth of that handshake and the assurance of his voice have remained with me to this day, inspiring my own artistic and literary pursuits. That moment in time…

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Friday, attended the Niger Delta Stakeholders Summit in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State Capital and called on the stakeholders in the region to support the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, to achieve more for the region. The Summit, organised by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), assembles the people of the Niger Delta and policy experts to develop strategies and articulate a roadmap for economic growth and development of the region. The theme of the summit is Renewed Hope for Sustainable Development of the Niger Delta region. The Summit was also attended…

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Friday, attended the Niger Delta Stakeholders Summit in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State Capital and called on the stakeholders in the region to support the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, to achieve more for the region. The Summit, organised by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), assembles the people of the Niger Delta and policy experts to develop strategies and articulate a roadmap for economic growth and development of the region. The theme of the summit is Renewed Hope for Sustainable Development of the Niger Delta region. The Summit was also attended…

By Sola Ojewusi Ibadan, Oyo State – In a historic ceremony held today at the Labosinde compound, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin has been crowned the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland. The event was attended by dignitaries from across the country, including Governor Seyi Makinde, who performed the coronation rites. According to traditional protocol, the Labosinde compound is the designated location for the coronation of any Olubadan of Ibadanland, and today’s ceremony was no exception. The compound was filled to capacity as prominent figures gathered to witness the historic event. In attendance were notable personalities such as former Oyo State Governor and member…

By Eseohe Solomon In a momentous tribute to Nigeria’s literary giant, President Bola Tinubu has marked the 90th birthday of Professor Wole Soyinka with heartfelt congratulations and an extraordinary gesture of national recognition. Renowned globally as a playwright, novelist, poet, and activist, Soyinka’s contributions to literature and social justice have shaped generations. President Tinubu described Soyinka as “one of the finest minds of his generation,” noting his unwavering commitment to justice and democracy. Their paths intertwined during Nigeria’s struggle for democracy, where Soyinka’s influence as a pro-democracy champion and advocate against corruption was pivotal. In honor of his legacy,…