Author: TheLagosianMagazine

Former Aviation Minister and one of Nigeria’s political stalwarts, Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode, popularly known as FFK, has recalled many of the late Prophet TB Joshua’s good deeds. In a moving tribute, the politician and lawyer, himself a beneficiary of the great Prophet’s unimaginable benevolence recalled some of the most famous of the departed giant’s millions of amazing generosity. Below is the text of the tribute: T.B. JOSHUA: THERE WAS A MAN I KNEW by Femi Fani-Kayode There was a man I knew who helped a former Head of State’s wife gain access to her husband whilst the latter was in…

Segun Iroko DETAILS OF THE MOBOLAJI BANK ANTHONY ROAD EXPLOSION Apparently, at about 10pm last night (Thursday), a tanker laden with gas stopped on Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, in front of OPIC plaza bordering Sheraton Hotel. The driver and his “busboy” came out, looked at the truck and took off on foot. The security guards at Opic said they saw the gas leaking and as the place slopes downwards into OPIC all the way to the back, that was the lime of flow taken by the leaking gas. At this time, some of the guards and people still there could…

Youths across Nigeria are in great anticipation as the countdown to the second edition of the African Children Talent Discovery Foundation’s (ACTDF) talent hunt and mentoring programme begins. The event which takes place between 26th and 27th in Bauchi, Bauchi State is already a huge talk of the town in Nigeria and our investigation indicates that talented youngsters are in for the opportunity of their lives. Talent Hunt Coordinator, Emmanuel Babayaro stressing a point Tagged Engr. Noah Dallaji Legacy Project, the talent hunt covers football, music, entertainment and the arts in general. However, this year’s edition would feature football where…

The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture held a two-day workshop to chart a roadmap for a viable and sustainable creative industry in the state. The event which was held between June 15 and 16, 2021 at Dover Hotel in Lagos was an interactive forum involving top government functionaries and stakeholders in the tourism industry. Recall that the present administration under the watch light of its THEMES programme which is primarily geared towards a sustainable development strategy for the Lagos have initiated projects which is aimed at improving the lives of all Lagosians. Particularly, for the creative industry,…

The founding President of Zambia, Kenneth Kaunda, is reported dead. Authorities confirmed that the beloved leader died at the Maina Solo Medical Centre in Lusaka from pneumonia. The amiable leader fondly referred to as ‘KK’ was born April 28, 1924.This sad passing of the great KK was made known by the incumbent President Edgar Lungu who wrote: “On behalf of the entire nation and on my own behalf, I pray that the entire Kaunda family is comforted as we mourn our first president and true African icon,”.The Late Kaunda who ruled his country for 27 years, is known for championing…

It is often said that diamonds are sometimes found in the rough. When Tunde Onakoya’s Chess in Slums Africa stormed the slum of Makoka area in Lagos, little did they know that behind the shadows cast a rainbow of exceptional talent somewhere in a corner. For a boy who has little or no formal education – suffering from Spastic cerebral palsy, Ferdinand’s case proves in the affirmative that there is much ability in disabilities. Ferdinand, just like every other child in the area had parents who could barely afford formal education. He is born of a lowly parentage with his…

• Insists Buhari Must Be Fair To All Tribes At All Times Former Minister of Transportation and a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Ebenezer Babatope has described the agitation for the emergence of an independent Yoruba nation as laughable and extremist. While dissociating himself from the ongoing struggle, the lawyer cum journalist said, “I am not part of those calling for the emergence of an independent Yoruba nation, it is an extreme measure to call for that, it is an extreme measure which will not stand. We have passed that stage in Nigeria and anybody that thinks…

I have been privileged to interview quite a number of world leaders in the course of my journalism career. These include President Olusegun Obasanjo, President Ketumile Masire of Botswana, President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, Commonwealth Secretary General Shridath Ramphal, UN Secretary General Kofi Annan etc..not to talk of holding the microphone across the world in the presence of countless Presidents in my then capacity as President Goodluck Jonathan’s spokesperson. But no other encounter held as much memory and nostalgic feelings for me as my return to the Aso Rock Presidential Villa on Wednesday, June 9 to interview Nigerian incumbent President Muhammadu…

Popular Nollywood actress, Jaiye Kuti, has described the Late TB Joshua as a “good soul”. In an Instagram post, she vividly narrated how the spirit of the late prophet visited her in faraway Offa where she was staying at the time of the post. According to the actress, she said that even though she never met him (TB JOSHUA) while alive, she had heard alot of his unrelenting evangelistic and humanitarian exploits. She wrote: “Christ was poor but feeding the people and taking care of everyone. You did the same to many. I know two people who truly gave their…

The Synagogue Church of All Nations SCOAN has announced a week-long farewell service in honour of its departed founder, Prophet TB Joshua. The Church also used the opportunity to assure the world that the great works of the late Prophet would continue unabated much as the great Man of God still remains in spirit with the church. Below is the text of the official statement from the church: SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! Good Morning and Win Today! Dear SCOAN and Emmanuel TV family all over the world, we appreciate your continued prayers, love and support. We know you are aware that our…