Author: TheLagosianMagazine

By Peter Omopo Some members of staff of Radio Benue, a Benue State-owned radio station, on Monday staged a peaceful protest over what they described as heavy and unexplained deductions from their salaries, calling on Governor Hyacinth Alia to intervene. The workers converged at the corporate headquarters of the station along Old Otukpo Road in Makurdi to express their grievances. A staff member, who spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of victimisation, said the protest stemmed from a disagreement between the station’s workers’ union and management over persistent salary deductions. According to the source, the Chairman of the Radio…

By Peter Omopo Former Kano State Governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has said the patience, resilience and loyalty of his supporters amid ongoing challenges are laying a strong foundation for a promising future for the movement. Kwankwaso made the assertion in a message released on Monday, in which he expressed appreciation to supporters and well-wishers for their continued commitment to the ideals of the Kwankwasiyya movement despite what he described as trying times. “I extend my deepest and most heartfelt gratitude to our vibrant social media family, loyal supporters and all well-wishers who continue to…

By Peter Omopo Former Senate President, Dr Abubakar Saraki, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Muhammad Salihu, describing the late cleric as a towering spiritual leader devoted to faith, scholarship and service to humanity. Sheikh Salihu reportedly passed away in the early hours of Monday at the age of 75. In a statement issued on Monday and signed by his Press Officer on Local Matters, Abdulganiyu Abdulqadir, Saraki said he received the news with profound sadness and a deep sense of personal loss. He described the late Chief Imam as an institution…

By Peter Omopo The Court of Appeal has listed 360 appeals for hearing during a special one-week sitting in Lagos, as part of activities marking its 50th anniversary. The President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, announced this on Monday, explaining that the special session brings together 40 Justices drawn from different divisions across the country. The Justices will sit in 16 panels to hear the appeals. Justice Dongban-Mensem said the initiative underscores the court’s commitment to improving efficiency in the administration of justice, particularly in Lagos, which she noted carries a heavy volume of appellate cases. “Today’s…

By Peter Omopo Thousands of people across the United States on Sunday staged large demonstrations condemning the Iranian government’s deadly crackdown on anti-government protesters in the Islamic Republic. Several thousand demonstrators marched in Los Angeles, home to the world’s largest Iranian diaspora, while several hundred others gathered in New York, according to reports by AFP journalists in both cities. Protesters carried placards denouncing what they described as a “genocide in the making,” a “new Holocaust,” and the “terror” of the Iranian government, as outrage grew over reports of widespread killings during recent unrest in Iran. “My heart is heavy, and…

By Peter Omopo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of prominent Kano-based businessman and trade union leader, Bature Abdulaziz, who passed away over the weekend. In a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President described Abdulaziz’s death as a significant loss not only to the Kano business community but to Nigeria at large, given his far-reaching influence in commerce and trade. According to the statement, the late Abdulaziz was the National President of the Harmonised Traders Association of Nigeria and held several leadership positions in…

By Peter Omopo The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has evacuated no fewer than 607 beggars and persons with mental health challenges from the streets of Abuja between July 2025 and January 2026. The Head of Enforcement at the FCT Social Development Secretariat, Mrs Ukachi Adebayo, disclosed this on Monday during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria. She said the exercise was carried out by the Operation Sweep Abuja Clean team as part of ongoing efforts to rid the nation’s capital of street begging. According to Adebayo, 583 of those removed were beggars, while 23 were individuals suffering…

By Peter Omopo The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has brought an end to decades of abandoned federal road projects in the Southeast, restoring hope to communities long affected by poor infrastructure. Umahi made the statement at the weekend after inspecting several ongoing federal road and bridge projects across the Southeast and South-South regions. Speaking to journalists in Enugu, the minister said the renewed momentum on road construction in the region was a direct result of the President’s determination and political will. According to him, the long-neglected Enugu–Onitsha Expressway exemplifies the shift under…

By Peter Omopo Nigerian banks have intensified efforts to meet new capital requirements as the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) banking recapitalisation programme enters its final and most critical phase. With 52 working days remaining before the March 31, 2026 deadline, financial institutions are fine-tuning funding strategies, increasingly turning to private equity placements and, in some cases, considering changes to their banking licence categories. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso recently disclosed that 16 banks had already met the revised capital thresholds, while 27 others were at different stages of raising funds. However, the Deputy Governor for Economic Policy, Dr. Muhammad Abdullahi,…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo The biblical call for husbands to love their wives and for wives to submit to their husbands is not about control or inequality, but about divine order, mutual respect, and selfless commitment. “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her” (Ephesians 5:25), and “Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord” (Ephesians 5:22), reminding us that each role is rooted in sacrifice, honor, and love. When each person faithfully plays their God-given role with humility, responsibility, and grace. Marriage becomes a reflection of…