Author: TheLagosianMagazine

By Peter Omopo | Abuja The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has criticised Tuesday’s confrontation between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and a naval officer, Lieutenant A. Yerima, describing the incident as needless and avoidable. The clash, which was captured in a viral video, stemmed from a dispute over the ownership of a parcel of land in the Gaduwa District of Abuja. The land was reportedly being secured by armed naval personnel acting on the instructions of former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Zubairu Gambo (retd.). In the video, Wike accused the retired…

By Olugbolahan Kuku November 13, 2025, history was made as Hon. Muibi Alade Folawiyo; Executive Chairman of Lagos Island East Local Council Development Area commissioned 10 landmark projects in one fell swoop! The award-winning Council Chairman has reiterated why he was ranked the best Local Government Chairman in Nigeria in 2025. Folawiyo on this historic day invited the crème-de-la-crème of Lagos to join the Governor in commissioning ten laudable projects! During his speech, Hon. Muibi Folawiyo reeled out the projects that his administration has executed for commissioning. In the course of his recognition of the Governor, party leaders, community leaders…

By Jimmy Fatunbi The Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, has initiated the resurfacing of Olorunfunmi Street, Olusosun, a major road in the community. This newly asphalted road signifies more than just better connectivity; it symbolizes renewed progress and a visible transformation in Olusosun. The resurfacing aims to improve vehicular movement, increase road durability, and enhance the overall look of the area to make life easier and safer for motorists and residents alike. This project supports Hon. Moyosore’s administration’s F.I.N.E. Agenda, which focuses on infrastructural development, improved welfare, and sustainable growth within Onigbongbo LCDA.…

By Peter Omopo Nigeria’s Super Eagles kept their 2026 FIFA World Cup dreams alive on Thursday after a thrilling 4–1 extra-time victory over Gabon in the CAF Playoff semifinals at the Stade Prince Moulay Al Hassan, Rabat, Morocco. Star striker Victor Osimhen led the charge with a brilliant extra-time brace, while Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke also found the net in what turned into a dominant finish for the three-time African champions. The match began as a tense encounter, with both sides creating chances but failing to capitalize. Nigeria broke the deadlock in the 78th minute when Akor Adams capitalized…

By Daniel Alabrah Infrastructure Gets N298bn, Education N75bn, Pipe-borne Water N10bn – Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Thursday, presented the state’s 2026 appropriation bill of N998,371,313,943.04 to the House of Assembly. Governor Diri said the proposal tagged: “Budget of Assured Prosperity II” would be funded through various projected revenue sources, including statutory allocation N42.2bn, Value Added Tax N84bn, 13% derivation N212.6bn and other FAAC allocations N488bn. Other projected receipts are internally generated revenue of N85.9bn, internal and external grants amounting to N24.9bn while domestic loans would be N50bn. Capital expenditure is expected to gulp N645.2, which is…

LAPO Microfinance Bank has once again demonstrated its leadership in Nigeria’s financial inclusion space as its Managing Director, Mrs. Cynthia Ikponmwosa, emerged Microfinance Bank CEO of the Year at the 2025 MSME Finance & CEO Awards held recently in Lagos. The award recognises Mrs. Ikponmwosa’s exceptional leadership, strategic innovation, and unwavering commitment to advancing financial access for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and underserved communities across Nigeria. Under her leadership, LAPO Microfinance Bank has strengthened its position as a trusted partner in empowering entrepreneurs, promoting women-led businesses, and driving inclusive economic growth. Expressing appreciation for the recognition, Mrs. Ikponmwosa dedicated the award to the entire LAPO…

By Peter Omopo The Federal Government has suspended the planned implementation of a 15 per cent ad-valorem import duty on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive Gas Oil (diesel). The development was announced on Thursday by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) through a statement signed by its Director of Public Affairs, George Ene-Ita, and posted on the agency’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle. “It should also be noted that the implementation of the 15 per cent ad-valorem import duty on imported Premium Motor Spirit and Diesel is no longer in view,” Ene-Ita stated. Earlier reports had…

By Peter Omopo The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called on the Federal Government to conclude ongoing negotiations and honour all outstanding agreements to avert another nationwide strike. The union made its position known in a statement signed by its National President, Professor Christopher Piwuna, following a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at Taraba State University, Jalingo. The meeting reviewed the status of discussions with the government’s negotiating team and assessed the implementation of previous commitments. ASUU expressed concern over what it described as the government’s “back-and-forth” approach to negotiations, warning that continued indecision could have serious…

By Olugbolahan Kuku Adunni Ace Strikers Do The Unimaginable at Agboyi-Ketu Chairman’s Unity Cup! Outshine Ward E By 12 Goal To 1!! It is a rarity to have such humongous score-line as 12:1 in a single football match of 90 minutes! But such is the wonder that the ancient Agboyi Island experienced on Tuesday November 11, 2025 when residents of Agboyi-Ketu LCDA and other spectators were treated to three spectacular football matches at the Oba Lamina Mini Stadium, Agboyi. It was Match Day 2 of the Agboyi-Ketu Chairman’s Unity Cup and three matches were slated for the day. The opening…

By Peter Omopo Abuja, Nigeria | The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a stern warning to the Federal Government to resolve all lingering issues affecting the nation’s public universities within the next ten days or risk an immediate resumption of industrial action. This warning comes as the one-month grace period granted by the union — following the suspension of its two-week warning strike on October 22 — is set to expire on November 22. The decision was part of the resolutions reached at ASUU’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at Taraba State University, Jalingo, between November…