Author: TheLagosianMagazine

By Abu-Ubaida Ibrahim Kuna Governor Dankwambo once told us: “I may not be able to change the topography of Gombe, but I can do something about the incessant road traffic accidents.” With that he explained the vision that drove the urban renewal programme that changed the face of Gombe as the capital city. No doubt the proper planning and careful arrangement of public places helped in no small way to make Gombe an oasis of peace, security and development. As His Excellency explained, the tanker bay and central bus terminal have helped to reduce the risk, control the environment better,…

BY ABU-UBAIDA IBRAHIM KUNA Dankwambo’s political Journey was wonderfully contributed to the development of our democracy and of the political process which enable us to witnessed a change of leadership by orderly and peaceful means that cannot be surpassed anywhere in Nigeria. Those who have visited Gombe in the past seven years are unanimous in their conclusions that the Dankwambo administration recorded great milestones and monumental achievements in various sectors of the economy and development. Usually visitors to Gombe point to the good network of roads with asphalt overlay and commend the governor for doing so much with so little…

KING AGUJIUGO CHUMA OJUKWU OF AWKA ETITI One of Nigeria’s youngest monarchs and traditional ruler of Awka Etiti in Idemili Local Government Area of Anambra State, HRM Igwe Agujiugo Chuma Ojukwu (O. J. Star). is a king with a large heart. A KING IMMENSELY BELOVED BY HIS PEOPLE On several occasions, the young potentate has used his vast means to help the underprivileged in not only his immediate society but in many parts of Nigeria. YOUTHFUL, ENERGETIC AND FORWARD-LOOKING MONARCH His kind-hearted nature is now legendary in many parts of the South East and other regions of Nigeria. The latest show…

By Our Correspondent Against the backdrop of efforts of some critics to denigrate the work of the world famous Prophet and Televangelist, TB JOSHUA, especially in social media platforms, the great cleric, The Lagosian observes, has always maintained an admirable equanimity. Over the years, observers say, he has chosen to remain indifferent to criticism, rather focusing on the good work he’s renowned for: soul-winning, amazing philanthropy, dumbfounding miracles and a huge reputation as a generous benefactor around the world. One cannot but wonder how this man has been able to develop a thick skin to the darts of detractors. However…

The Central Working Committee (CWC) of The Future Awards Africa has unveiled the list of honorees for the most coveted youth award on the continent, the Young Person of the Year – David ‘Davido’ Adeleke, Samson Itodo, Tomi Adeyemi, Nemitari Ajienka, and Dr. Mahmoud Maina. This prize is awarded to a young person who has become a force for change, capturing the collective imagination of all Nigerians through their achievements, public image, and personal triumphs. An individual who has demonstrated intuition, innovation, and initiative and is not afraid to lead change in his/her industry. The awards event which is set…

Leading financial institution, Access Bank Plc continues to earn recognition for its efforts in leading the charge on sustainability, as the bank won the ‘Most Responsible Business in Africa’, and three other awards at the 12th edition of the Sustainability, Enterprise and Responsibility Awards (SERAS) held in Lagos on December 1, 2018. The SERAS CSR awards is an annual event aimed at recognizing and celebrating organizations for investing resources in the improvement of lives and the environment they serve through several innovative program and initiatives. Other awards won by the Bank include Best Partnership for Development; Best Corporate Communication Team and…

WORLD-FAMOUS PROPHET T.B. JOSHUA CHIEF FEMI FANI KAYODE RENOWNED POLITICIAN and former Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Femi Fani-Kayode has come out stoutly in defence of the Senior Prophet of the Synagogue Church of All Nations, SCOAN, Prophet T.B. Joshua following the recent publication of a book by one Bisola Hephzi-bah Johnson with a Foreword by Ukraine-based Pastor Sunday Adelaja. In a no-hold-barred dressing-down of the author and her alleged promoter, Sunday Adelaja, Fani-Kayode dismissed the book as another of the many failed effort to malign the popular prophet, Nigerian ambassador of goodwill and world renowned televangelist, TB…

GAB Opens at Thought Pyramid Art Centre in Lagos Griots and Bards, GAB, a monthly village square of Spokenword poetry, visual arts, other forms of arts expression and culture conversations will open at Thought Pyramid Art Centre, Ikoyi,  Lagos, every Thursday of the month. The first edition of GAB will be on the 29th of November, 2019 by 6PM.  The event curated by Adebola Afolabi (REZthaPoet), a poet and business consultant, and Temi Ogunmokun (ChocolateOnAir), a broadcaster and logophile, is a project of Beige and Crow, a content marketing and management firm. GAB hopes to rekindle the culture of storytelling,…

He was known as A Right Honourable Gentleman and the Golden Voice of Africa. He was Nigeria’s only Prime Minister, a true gentleman who was killed in the Nzeogwu-led coup of January 15 1966. 52 years after, Tafawa Balewa still commands a lot of charisma and respect nationwide. So many monuments have been named after him. But not many know his final resting place. The Lagosian brings you exclusive pictures from the final resting place of this legend from Bauchi with love.

In swift response to the ongoing industrial action embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), the Federal Government held an emergency meeting with the union leadership led by the union’s President- Professor Biodun Ogunyemi in the early hours of Tuesday. After the three hours long meeting, the Federal Government again failed to come to conclusion with the demands of the academics, the implication of which suggests that the indefinite suspension of activities by lecturers in all public owned universities will continue if the imbroglio is properly attended to.