Author: TheLagosianMagazine

The death has been reported of popular Nigeria-based American broadcaster, Dan Foster. The news broke late afternoon across multiple news channels and it has sent millions of Nigerians into mournful mode. Vivacious, brilliant and beloved, Foster for many years ruled the air waves with his often hilarious and fantastic presentations both as an anchor of varied popular programmes and as an MCee of top grade events. His death is thus a huge blow to many who have come to love him for his professionalism and versatility. More details shortly.

The suspension of Adams Oshiomhole as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress has been upheld by a three-man panel of the Court of Appeal. The judgement was delivered this Tuesday by Mohammed Lamido, the presiding judge of the Appeals Court sequel to the dismissal of Oshiomhole’s appeal by the three-man panel, citing a lack of merit. It would be recalled that an FCT High Court had in March 2020 ordered the suspension of Oshiomhole as APC’s National Chairman. Today’s decision therefore upholds the March verdict, effectively nullifying Oshiomhole’s appeal. Observers are of the opinion that this decision further exacerbates…

The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum has berated President Buhari’s Media Adviser, Mr. Femi Adesina on what it terms his “unguarded utterances” against the Northern Elders Forum (NEF)and its Chairman, Professor Ango Abdullahi. This was the crux of a Press Statement released yesterday and signed on behalf of AYCF by its National President, Alhaji Ahmed Yerima. The Forum specifically mentioned Adesina’s reaction in behalf of the Presidency to a recent statement by NEF on the state of insecurity in the country, especially in the northern part. The youth body contends that the Presidential spokesman’s reaction was an “insult” to the north.…

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed sadness over the sudden death of Senator Sikiru Adebayo Osinowo, representing Lagos East Senatorial District at the Upper Legislative Chamber of the National Assembly, who passed away on Monday morning at the age of 64 after a brief illness. Sanwo-Olu in a condolence message, signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile described Senator Osinowo’s death as a rude shock, coming at a time when the State and indeed the entire nation had just started benefiting from his wealth of political and administrative experience. The Governor said Senator Osinowo’s demise had…

A group, Coalition Against Killings in Northern Nigeria, CAKIN, has decried the incessant insecurity and killings in the region. In a Press Release published on Monday, June 15 after its meeting at Arewa House, Kaduna, the coalition asked President Buhari to end the killings within 14 days, sack all service chiefs amongst other demands. Below is the text of the Press release: “A PRESS STATEMENT BY THE COALITION AGAINST KILLINGS IN NORTHERN NIGERIA (CAKIN), AT AREWA HOUSE KADUNA. 15TH JUNE, 2020. It is on a sad note that this Coalition wishes to remind the Federal Government and Government at all…

The Senator representing Lagos West in the Senate, Bayo Oshinowo, popularly known as Pepper is dead. The first time senator who was for several years a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly died today at the First Cardiologist Hospital, Lagos. He represented Kosofe Local Government in the Lagos House of Assembly after which he took over from Senator Gbenga Ashafa in the Senate. Senator Osinowo was 64. More details later

Actor Sushant Singh Rajput has allegedly died by suicide at his Bandra home in Mumbai. The Mumbai Police have confirmed the news of the 34-year-old actor. Actor Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead in his house in Mumbai’s Bandra, his representative and Mumbai Police said on Sunday. The actor was found dead at his sixth floor appartment in Bandra (West). While the police have confirmed that he has died by suicide, no ‘note’ was found from his residence. “Sushant Singh Rajput has committed suicide, Mumbai Police is investigating,” DCP Pranay Ashok, spokesperson Mumbai Police said. Sushant’s team shared a message…

Mrs. Ibidunni Igbodalo, the wife of popular Lagos Pastor, Ituah Ighodalo, has passed away at the age of 40. According to reports, Ibidunni was pronounced dead on Sunday morning after she was found unresponsive in her room at a yet-to-be identified hotel in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Her death is being ascribed to cardiac arrest which reportedly happened around 2am this Sunday. She was the Chief Executive Officer of Elizabeth R Events noted for exotic decorations during festivities and founder of the Ibidun Ighodalo Foundation. A former Miss Lux and beloved celebrity, this one death would surely shake the nation…

INTRODUCTION: This section exists to inspire and educate readers about new trends and styles. As well as promote fashion designers and their work. I will be making use of some specific demographics to identify readers’ desires and tap into the appropriate styles and clothing to present to you in my articles. The audience in this section is comprised of mostly people whose average ages run from about 18 to 60. As well as kiddies to teenage fashion. I will be using concise, serious language that stresses the importance of versatility between clothing that can transfer from day to night. Then…

By Moses Olafare The Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, has on Thursday donated two motorised each to the governors of Akwa Ibom and Borno states to help them in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic in their respective states. Ooni Ogunwusi, represented by his Director of Media & Public Affairs, Comrade Moses Olafare who received the Borno government representatives at the Ooni’s palace described the donations as the king’s token to complement the Borno State Government’s efforts in winning the war against the pandemic. Olafare said train of the Ooni Covid-19 team would…