Author: TheLagosianMagazine

By Sola Ojewusi LAGOS — The Nigerian entertainment industry has been thrown into concern following an emotional public appeal by the daughters of veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, who revealed that their father is battling stage-four cancer and urgently needs further medical intervention. The actor’s daughters, Lima and Kira Taiwo, made separate emotional appeals on Instagram on Monday, August 17, asking Nigerians, medical professionals, hospitals and anyone with credible information about advanced cancer treatment to come forward and help save their father. According to reports published by Punch, PM News, The Nation and other Nigerian news…

By Jimmy Fatunbi The Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area, Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, has received an Award of Commendation from the Lagos State Government, through the Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Climate Change and Circular Economy, in recognition of his administration’s commitment to environmental sustainability, climate action and circular economy development at the grassroots. The award was presented by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Climate Change and Circular Economy, Mrs. Titilayo Oshodi, during a courtesy visit to the Council, where she also presented the Impact Report of the Eco-Circulate Onigbongbo Initiative. …

*‎Jonathan, Oti, Fubara, Ododo Grace Event  First daughter of the Governor of Bayelsa State, Dr. Stephanie Ebidenere Diri and her spouse, Ballad Tamaradoubra Agbeyei, were on Sunday joined in matrimony at the state headquarters of the Royal House of Grace International Church in Yenagoa. The glamorous event had in attendance former First Lady of Nigeria, Dame Patience Jonathan, Governors Alex Otti (Abia), Siminalayi Fubara (Rivers), and their Kogi State counterpart, Ahmed Ododo. Also present were the first ladies of Kwara, Ogun, Delta, Nasarawa and Taraba states and the wife of the former Edo State Governor, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki. ‎Presiding Overseer…

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Saturday, blessed the union of his first dauĝhter, Dr. Stephanie Ebidenere and Ballad Tamaradoubra Agbeyei, at his Sampou country home in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area. The traditional marriage had in attendance several high profile guests, including Nigeria’s former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum and Governor of Kwara State, Engr. AbdulrRahman AbdulRazaq, who chaired the event, his wife, Prof. Olufunke AbdulRazaq, the Delta State Governor, Elder Sheriff Oborevwori and his wife, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, and the first ladies of Jigawa, Nasarawa, Kaduna, Katsina, Kebbi and Taraba. The…

By Peter Omopo Over the years, only a few Big Brother Naija housemates have voluntarily ended their journeys before being evicted or reaching the finale. From health concerns to personal circumstances, such exits have provided some of the most unexpected moments in the history of the reality television show. With Season 11 housemate Neche becoming the latest contestant to voluntarily leave the Big Brother Naija house, here is a look at the three housemates who have exited the competition voluntarily. Kayvee — Season 6, Shine Ya Eye (2021) Kayvee, whose real name is Ololade Gbolahan, became the first clearly documented…

By Jimmy Fatunbi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 48-year-old businessman, Nwankwo Onyebuchi, for allegedly trafficking 1.55kg of cocaine concealed in the walls and railings of his luggage at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. According to Babafemi, Onyebuchi, a marble dealer in Lagos, was arrested at the departure hall of Terminal II while attempting to board a Qatar Airways flight to New Delhi, India. He said a search of the suspect’s check-in luggage revealed 1.55kg of cocaine factory-fitted…

By Jimmy Fatunbi Two suspected kidnappers were killed and two kidnapped victims rescued during a gun battle between security operatives and suspected kidnappers in a forest in Imo State. The operation followed an intelligence report, according to a statement by the Imo State Police Public Relations Officer, Ani Iniedu. Iniedu said police operatives, alongside local vigilantes, mobilised to the forest where the victims were reportedly being held. He explained that the security team came under attack upon reaching the location, resulting in a gun duel with the kidnappers. “The hoodlums engaged the operatives in a gun duel, resulting in the…

By Hon. Mudasiru Quadri Olanrewaju LAGOS, Sunday, August 16, 2026 — In a remarkable convergence of political leadership, spiritual wisdom, women’s empowerment and global networking, the Collaboration of All APC Women Organisations in Nigeria and Diaspora (CAAWOND) paid a historic courtesy visit to the Shepherd-in-Charge, Celestial Church of Christ, City of God Cathedral and Member, Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), Lagos State, Cardinal James Omolaja Odunmbaku (Baba Eto), JP, FPA, MPIC, MFR, at his Ojodu Berger residence on Sunday, August 16, 2026. The delegation, led by the Global Director General of CAAWOND, Her Royal Highness, Princess Omobola Bolu Omoleme, comprised prominent…

By Peter Omopo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party winner of the 2026 Osun State governorship election, securing a second term in office. Adeleke defeated his closest challenger, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, after polling 511,067 votes against Oyebamiji’s 444,815 votes. The result gave Adeleke a winning margin of 66,252 votes. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate, Najeem Folasayo Salaam, finished a distant third with 17,180 votes. Salaam had entered the election as one of the candidates regarded as capable of emerging as a strong third force, particularly after…

By Jimmy Fatunbi In a strong demonstration of community pride and homegrown enterprise, leading indigenous Itsekiri brands are rallying behind the Itsekiri Global Homecoming (IGHC), lending their platforms, expertise and resources to support the landmark celebration taking place across the Warri Kingdom from August 16 to 23, 2026. Held under the authority of His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, CFR, the Olu of Warri, and under the auspices of The Royal Order of Iwere (ROI), the Homecoming brings together Itsekiri sons, daughters, friends and global allies for a week-long celebration of heritage, culture, community and the future of the Warri Kingdom,…