Author: TheLagosianMagazine

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has launched a massive investigation into the sharp practices by heads of institutions in the disbursement of loans by Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to 293,178 students in 299 institutions in the country. The ICPC has also resolved to extend its investigation to the beneficiary institutions and students in order to establish a case of corruption and discrepancies in student loan disbursement by the heads of the institutions. The Special Task Force of the ICPC disclosed the startling findings in its interim investigation report over the matter while stating efforts…

By Peter Omopo  Osogbo, May 1, 2025 — Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has approved the release of N4 billion for the payment of retirement benefits to public servants who retired under the Contributory Pension Scheme. The announcement was made on Thursday during the 2025 Workers’ Day celebration in Osogbo, where organised labour leaders presented new demands to the governor, including requests for car and housing loans to cushion economic hardships. Governor Adeleke, addressing workers and union representatives at the event, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to prioritising the welfare of workers and retirees, highlighting it as a central pillar of…

By Peter Omopo  Abuja, May 1, 2025 — As Nigeria marks Workers’ Day, labour unions across the country have called for an immediate review of the N70,000 minimum wage, citing the worsening cost-of-living crisis and the harsh economic impact of recent federal policies. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), through their various state chapters, decried the deteriorating welfare of Nigerian workers, describing current wages as grossly inadequate in the face of rising inflation, fuel subsidy removal, and naira devaluation. In separate interviews with The PUNCH, labour leaders criticised the economic direction of the Bola Tinubu…

By Peter Omopo  Ilesa, Osun State – April 30, 2025 — Preparations are in full swing for the coronation of Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, the 49th Owa Obokun Adimula and Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland, as a week-long celebration of royal traditions and cultural pride is set to commence on May 16, 2025. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by Chief Shola Oshunkeye, Chairman of the Media and Publicity Sub-Committee of the Coronation Committee. The grand coronation ceremony will take place on Friday, May 23, at the Owa’s Palace in Ilesa. “All events will hold at Ilesa, the…

By Peter Omopo  Lagos, April 30, 2025 — Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called on young men and women in Lagos State to seize the opportunity to enlist in the Nigerian Army, highlighting the evolving nature of military service and its potential for personal and professional growth. The governor made the appeal during a stakeholder engagement held at the palace of the Olofin of Isheri Olofin, where he was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, ‘Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin. The event aimed to mobilise support for the ongoing recruitment exercise for the 89 Regular Recruits Intake for Trades and Non-Tradesmen/Women, which…

Ifo, Ogun State — Controversial street musician, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, was on Tuesday, April 29, convicted by a Magistrate Court in Ifo, Ogun State, on multiple charges including resisting arrest, obstructing government officials in the discharge of their duties, and assault. The charges stemmed from an incident that occurred at his Odogwu Bar in Oke-Osa, Ogun State, several months ago, during which Portable was seen in viral videos confronting and assaulting law enforcement officers. The court found him guilty and handed down a sentence of three months imprisonment. However, the musician was offered an option of a…

By Peter Omopo  Abuja, April 30, 2025 — A former Senate President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Henry Okunomo, has voiced strong concerns over growing political interference in the student body, warning that the organisation is straying dangerously from its founding principles. In an interview with Channels Television on Wednesday, Okunomo specifically questioned the alleged involvement of Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, in the affairs of NANS, describing it as emblematic of a broader issue of external control. “In fact, the organisation is almost losing it,” Okunomo said, lamenting that student leadership positions are increasingly…

By Peter Omopo  Igarra, Edo State – April 30, 2025 — An Edo State High Court sitting in Igarra has declared the impeachment of the Chairman of Akoko-Edo Local Government Area, Taju Alade, as illegal and has ordered his immediate reinstatement. Delivering the ruling on Wednesday, Justice B.A. Okoh ruled that the process leading to Alade’s removal did not follow due process, rendering the impeachment null and void. The court also directed the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to ensure Alade receives adequate security as he resumes office. The ruling marks a significant legal victory for Alade, who had challenged…

By Peter Omopo Ido-Ekiti, April 29, 2025 — Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed gratitude to leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Ekiti North Senatorial District for endorsing his candidacy for a second term in office. The endorsement came during a special meeting of APC stakeholders held Tuesday evening in Ido-Ekiti, where party leaders also threw their support behind the deputy governor, Mrs. Monisade Afuye. Represented by his Special Adviser on Political Matters and Inter-party Affairs, Chief Jide Awe, Governor Oyebanji described the endorsement as a reaffirmation of the people’s trust and a reminder…

By Peter Omopo  Lagos, April 29, 2025 — The Lagos State Police Command has arrested eight suspects linked to a spate of cult-related killings around Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) and its environs. The arrests, made on Tuesday during an intelligence-driven operation, were confirmed in a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin. “Tactical operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested eight suspects involved in several cult-related killings within Yaba College of Technology and its environs,” the statement read. The suspects include Adeyemo Abdulsamad (24), also known as Cloud; Afeez Enitan (28); Ayomide Daniel (30);…