Author: TheLagosianMagazine

Barely two weeks after similar explosions happened in the Abule Ado area of Lagos, another explosion this morning rocked the city of Akure, capital of Ondo State in Southwest Nigeria. According to reports, a large portion of Akure-Owo Road was split aside by the force of the explosion with the blast yield destroying scores of surrounding houses. This new development initially created fears of a possible deliberate attempt to unsettle the region in the wake of the decision to set up the Amotekun corps. The men of the Ondo State Police Command have however come out to allay the fears…

Zamfara State Government has formed and inaugurated twin Task Forces for the control and prevention of Codvid-19 and its impact and relief in the state. Governor Matawalle charged members of the two task force committees to be diligent, thorough and committed to ensure that the state remains free from the scourge currently rearing its ugly head into the country as well as ease lives. The control and prevention Committee has as its terms of reference to sensitise and enlighten the general public on the nature of the disease and how to avoid it. It is also tasked with the responsibility…

Governor Bello Mohammed (Matawallen Maradun) has promised to eliminate remnants of unrepentant bandits just as Village head of Wuya and 13 others were rescued from their kidnappers today. Governor Matawalle, while receiving the rescued persons from the State Commissioner of Police, Usman Nagogo, said the government has changed its strategy on the peace process where unrepentant bandits will now face the wrath of the security. “We have now arranged with the Military to resume full operations on unrepentant bandits wherever they are”, Matawalle revealed. “Moreover, we have so far, arrested seven informants who are already in our custody. Anyone found…

By Odòlayé Baa Wàkí Àrẹ̀mú I swooned over Tekno a few years ago. Let’s be real, the kid is ubercool, smooth and reminds me of Neyo back in the day, when Neyo was Neyo. However he is now suddenly boring with his back to back download of the different girls he met on the road to fame or those left behind in his hard past. Bubblegum pop style. His musical immaturity is evidenced in each one of those syrupy songs. Samantha today, Folake tomorrow, Erema, Bolanle or Monica some other time. Abeg! Someone must hint him about uncle Felix Lebarty…

In a PRESS RELEASE issued late last night, the Government of Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State has refuted the report of a coronavirus case in that state. Below is the text of the Press Release: Re-ZAMFARA RECORDS FIRST CASE OF CORONA VIRUS It has come to the notice of the state Government that a tweet shared from the handle of Daily Trust Newspaper alleges informs that the first case of corona virus is recorded in Zamfara state and is fast circulating in the Social media. In spite of the fact that the twitter page presented as a Re-tweet of…

By Mohammed Bello Gov. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto state has described his Delta State counterpart Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa as a veritable asset to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the country. Gov. Tambuwal stated this Thursday in Asaba, Delta State capital when he commissioned a 1.88 kilometer road named after the late First Lady, Mrs Maryam Ibrahim Babangida. He also commissioned the 7.5 kilometers Ogwashi-Uku/Ubulu-Unor road in Aniocha South local government area of the state, just as he inspected an isolation center at the Federal Medical Center, Asaba, which construction predates the outbreak of Covid 19. According to him,…

The Lagos State Government has finally Dec to shut public and private schools throughout Lagos as from Monday next week due to the fast spreading coronaviros pandemic ravaging many countries of the world. In a statement late on Wednesday, the government announced this decision considered by many as the way forward as healthcare providers grapple to find solutions to this international emergency. Below is the text of the announcement by the government: “As part of the preventive measures against the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Lagos State Government is closing down all public and private schools from Monday, 23rd…

To understand the new fashion watches and other pro devices of chic focus, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. Apple’s Watch records exercise, tracks our moves throughout the day, assesses the amount of time we are stood up and reminds us to get up and move around if we have been sat for too long – let’s not forget Tim Cook’s “sitting is the new factor” line. Diana saves Steve Trevor who has crashed on Themyscira. He warns her of the great war, World War I, raging across the globe. Wonder Woman…

In furtherance of his administration’s efforts at ensuring uptimum security in the state, Governor Bello Mohammed (Matawallen Maradun) has signed a memorandum of understanding with a tested security company in Dubai, Worldwide Jet Aviation SA, for the supply of MBB BO105 Bell 206 surveillance helicopters. The originally American model of the choppers is a recently remodelled type that has the capacity for advanced security surveilance which is very convenient for the current war against terror in the state and its environs. The helicopters are rugged and have camera capacities as well as a three-hour stretch capacity for surveilance trip with…

By Our Correspondent The Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi ll has been dethroned over alleged disrespect to the office of the governor and other government agencies. The Secretary to the Kano State Government, Alhaji Usman Alhaji, said in a statement that the removal was with immediate effect. The emir’s action according to the Kano government’s release, violated Part 3 Section A-E of Kano state law, hence the removal. He said the removal was in line with consultation with relevant stakeholders. He urged Kano people to remain calm and go about their normal businesses. It could be recalled that there…