Author: TheLagosianMagazine

By Oluwabukunmi Tife Balogun, the 14-year-old son of global Afrobeats sensation Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has made a bold entry into the music industry with the release of his debut extended play (EP) titled “Champion’s Arrival.” The five-track EP, now streaming across major digital platforms, showcases Tife’s emerging artistry, confidence, and flair for melody. With themes centered on self-belief, youthful ambition, and the pursuit of greatness, “Champion’s Arrival” is being hailed by music enthusiasts as a remarkable debut for the teenager. According to close sources, Tife has been developing his musical skills for years, experimenting with sounds…

By Peter Omopo The House of Representatives has initiated moves to address Nigeria’s lingering border security challenges and review the implementation of the ECOWAS Protocol on Free Movement of Persons, Residence, and Establishment. Lawmakers expressed concern over the growing insecurity along Nigeria’s borders, which they said has contributed to rising cases of smuggling, illegal migration, human trafficking, and cross-border banditry. During Tuesday’s plenary session, members of the House noted that while the ECOWAS protocol was designed to promote regional integration and trade, its abuse has created serious national security threats for member states, especially Nigeria. The House, therefore, resolved to…

By Oluwabukunmi International human rights scholar and Chief Executive Officer of AfriRIGHTS, Professor Uchenna Emelonye, has called for a legally enforceable framework to ensure that Nigerian businesses comply with policies and codes of conduct that protect human rights in their operations. Emelonye, who also serves as a Professor of Law at Bournemouth University, United Kingdom, made the call during a United Nations Business and Human Rights Panel Discussion, where he featured as a panellist. The event, moderated by Adwoa Kufuor-Owusu of the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), featured global participants, including Dr. Ayo Sotinrin,…

By Peter Omopo The Lagos Business School (LBS), in collaboration with SIMS Nigeria Limited, has unveiled a new case study titled “Navigating Disruption and Forging Resilience,” focusing on strategies for Nigerian businesses to thrive in an increasingly volatile and uncertain economic environment. The launch event, held on October 30, 2025, brought together academics, industry leaders, and business professionals to discuss how firms can adapt and sustain growth in today’s VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous) world. Speaking at the event, Professor Okechukwu Amah, who represented the Dean of LBS, praised SIMS Nigeria for its innovative spirit and enduring resilience, describing…

By Peter Omopo The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Fanen Ochough, a former chairmanship aspirant for Gwer West Local Government Area in Benue State, for alleged impersonation and fraud involving over ₦14 million. In a statement posted on its official Instagram page on Tuesday, the Makurdi Zonal Directorate of the EFCC said Ochough was apprehended for impersonating Dr. Emmanuel Chenge, the Principal Private Secretary to the Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hycent Alia. According to the EFCC, the suspect allegedly used Dr. Chenge’s name and office to defraud several individuals, including a former Deputy Governor of Benue…

By Jimmy Fatunbi In a show of recognition and solidarity, delegates of the University of Lagos Alumni Association, Lagos State Chapter, paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, in his office. The delegation, ably led by their Chairman, Hon. Owoeye Adedeji (OVO), made a bold and spirited introduction of the team members and stated the purpose of their visit. In his address, Hon. Owoeye emphasized that alumni associations exist not only to foster unity among graduates but also to celebrate the success stories of their members and the…

By Jimmy Fatunbi In a show of recognition and solidarity, delegates of the University of Lagos Alumni Association, Lagos State Chapter, paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, in his office. The delegation, ably led by their Chairman, Hon. Owoeye Adedeji (OVO), made a bold and spirited introduction of the team members and stated the purpose of their visit. In his address, Hon. Owoeye emphasized that alumni associations exist not only to foster unity among graduates but also to celebrate the success stories of their members and the…

By Jimmy Fatunbi Members of Olusosun Barbers’ Association met with the Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, in his office at the Council Secretariat. These members expressed their gratitude to the Chairman for his open-door policy, people-oriented leadership, and commitment to inclusive governance within LCDA. They made known their plans to organize a seminar and empowerment program for all barbers within the LCDA to foster unity, love, and collaboration. They however appealed to the Chairman to consider their inclusion in the council’s future empowerment programs, noting that barbers in the area had often been…

By Sola Ojewusi Orimerunmu Town, near Lagos, stood still on Sunday, November 9, 2025, as dignitaries, family, friends, and well-wishers from across Nigeria gathered to celebrate a man whose life embodies resilience, intellect, humility, and divine grace — Prince Adeola Amusat Hamsat, the distinguished son of the Laminisha Royal House of Ede, who turned 60 in grand style. The air in Orimerunmu was festive — drums rolled, laughter echoed, and songs of gratitude rose to the heavens as guests paid tribute to a man fondly called Kabiyesi by those who know him — not for a throne he sits on,…

By Peter Omopo Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has expressed joy following the release of her brother, Samuel Ojeogwu, popularly known as Sammy West, from police detention after spending days in custody over multiple criminal allegations. Ojeogwu was arrested and charged with criminal conspiracy, trespass, assault, intimidation, and theft, offences reportedly linked to a petition filed by Daniels’ estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko. Confirming the development, Daniels took to her Instagram page on Tuesday to share a video announcing her brother’s freedom. “And my brother is out. So, one battle down,” she said gleefully. Earlier reports revealed that the Federal Capital…