Author: TheLagosianMagazine

By Zailani Bappa Some individuals and groups have over the last ew days, expressed their concerns over Governor Bello Mohammed’s peace process with bandits in the state, some of them alleging neglect in favour of the repentant bandits. They cited some recent banditry attacks on certain communities where they alleged non action on the part of the Security agencies in favour of the peace road map. This allegation, which seems to be getting momentum, is completely unfounded and contrary to the truth in the fight against banditry in the state. Indeed, Governor Bello Mohammed still believes that dialogue is the…

By George Kushi Quite recently on social media Abdulazeez Nyako was at it over the issue of decampees from ADC to the People’s Democratic Party. What is really baffling is the fact that what is a non- issue drew his ire as he uttered words saying the ADC will give a response but fell short of saying if it is true that some members of the party have defected or not. If there are decampees, it will be nothing novel. However, in politics there should be no cause for annoyance. In politics some people come in and others go away.…

The former Governor of Oyo State and a National Vice Chairman of the ruling APC, Abiola Ajimobi has reportedly succumbed to Covid-19. The story has sparked a lot of controversy but his media aide, Bolaji Tunji has reportedly debunked it as mere rumour. It would be recalled that the politician had been under admission at an undisclosed hospital and was even reported by some media outlets to have slipped into a coma last week. If true, his “death” would make him another of many powerful Nigerians that have been claimed by the Coronavirus pandemic. More details soon.

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…