Author: TheLagosianMagazine

By Abiodun Moshood On the evening of October 9, 2025, the literary community gathered on the STRIDA WhatsApp Platform for a lecture. This momentous occasion not only marked the passage of time but also served as a platform for introspection and dialogue regarding the evolving nature of creativity in the age of artificial intelligence (AI) and the art of poetry. The highlight of the evening was a dual lecture featuring two distinguished speakers: Saka Habeeb Opeyemi from Nigeria, who discussed the thought-provoking topic, “Can AI Replace the Creativity of Writers?” and Malivs, a celebrated poet and disability advocate from Zimbabwe,…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo Crossover Service Night marks a sacred moment of transition when we stand between what has been and what God is about to do. Just as God brought Israel through the Red Sea into a new chapter, the crossover night calls us to reflect, repent, give thanks, and realign our hearts with God’s purpose before stepping into the future. It teaches us that life does not move forward by chance, but by divine guidance, and that crossing into a new season with prayer positions us to receive direction, protection, and renewal. The Bible urges us to number…

By Peter Omopo Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has declined an oral bail application made on behalf of former Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami. In his ruling, Justice Nwite held that a substantive bail application had already been formally filed on behalf of the defendants. He explained that entertaining an oral bail request at this stage would amount to an ambush on the prosecution, which had not yet had the opportunity to respond to the formal application. The judge consequently refused the oral bail request and adjourned the matter until…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo In every layer of human and social life, there are those who misuse power and find comfort in another person’s pain, while others suffer quietly, believing endurance is the only option. This imbalance is not strength. It is a failure of humanity. Oppression poisons relationships, breaks trust, and slowly destroys societies from within. True character is revealed not by how loudly someone dominates but by how responsibly they treat those who are vulnerable. Pleasure gained from another’s suffering is never victory; it is a reflection of inner emptiness. Speaking up is not rebellion; it is self-respect.…

By Peter Omopo World heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, narrowly escaped death on Monday after he was involved in a road accident along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State. The crash occurred at about 11:00 a.m. in the Makun area of the expressway, just before Danco Filling Station, inward the Sagamu Interchange on the Ibadan-bound lane. Eyewitnesses said Joshua was travelling in a Lexus SUV with registration number KRD 850 HN when the vehicle collided with a stationary truck under circumstances that are yet to be fully determined. The Lexus was reportedly part of a two-vehicle convoy, accompanied by a…

By Peter Omopo Renowned Nigerian industrialist and Chief Executive Officer of Nuel Ojei Holdings Ltd, Emmanuel Ojei, popularly known as Nuel Ojei, has died at the age of 74. Family sources disclosed that Ojei passed away on Saturday night in his hometown of Issele-Uku, Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State, following a brief illness. His son, Chuks Ojei, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Sunday on behalf of the family, describing the death as a profound shock. “With a heavy heart, I confirm the passing of my beloved father. His death came as a profound shock…

By Rashidat Olamidayo Ajakaye Dear Single Mothers! If you went against the world to keep your child, if you never slept with another man like a victim, to fill the gaps of your child’s father, be proud of yourself, ye are a garment of motherhood, from head to toe. Dear Single Mothers! If your child’s condition is not desirable, if the father’s absence is the child’s skin colour, if everyone knows only your restless purse is the secret behind your child’s welfare, ye have no right to be proud of yourself. Dear Single Mothers! Let your child answer…

𝐵𝑦: ‘𝑑𝑎𝑦𝑜 𝐴𝑑𝑒𝑑𝑎𝑦𝑜  “Ṅkan tí à ńwá lọ Ṣókótó, wá ní àpo ṣòkòtò.” 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐟𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭. This proverb framed my thoughts as I stood on the historic grounds of Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos Island, on the 27th day of December, in the year of our Lord 2025. It is not a saying of complacency; it is a declaration of abundance. It reminds us that Nigeria already possesses what many nations are searching for, culture, history, creativity, resilience, and identity. We have no business chasing what is not lost. To be among the…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo As the remaining days of December unfold, unpleasant circumstances and uncertainty can pose real dangers to human life, relationships, and marriages if not handled with wisdom. Emotional pressure from unmet expectations, financial strain at year’s end, unresolved conflicts, and fear of the unknown can easily escalate into harmful decisions or broken connections. These final days call for caution—choosing calm over chaos, patience over anger, and reflection over reaction so that uncertainty does not lead to regret. In relationships and marriages, uncertainty becomes especially dangerous when communication breaks down and emotions are suppressed. Stress can magnify small…

By Peter Omopo A retired United States Army captain, Bish Johnson, has cautioned that Nigeria’s security challenges cannot be resolved through a single military strike, describing the country’s insecurity as complex and multifaceted. Johnson made the remarks on Friday night during an interview on ARISE News while reacting to recent United States airstrikes against terrorist targets in north-western Nigeria. On Christmas Day, United States President Donald Trump announced that American forces had carried out deadly strikes against Islamic State militants operating in the region, warning that further action would follow if attacks on Christians continued. Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs…