Author: TheLagosianMagazine

By Sola Ojewusi The death of Lieutenant Dr. Samson Haruna, a young military medical officer from Jos, Plateau State, has gripped the nation in sorrow — and now, controversy. Earlier reports alleged that Dr. Haruna’s wife, Retyit Dalong Haruna, set him ablaze during a violent quarrel barely five months after their wedding. He later died from severe burns at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, sparking outrage and condemnation across social media. But in a recorded audio message released days after the tragedy, Retyit offered a different version of events. Her voice, trembling yet defiant, insisted: “I did not kill…

A perfect home is not made of luxury, but of love that forgives, faith that stands, and truth that binds hearts together. Marriage is not a competition but a partnership ordained by God. It’s two imperfect people choosing, daily, to walk together in love and patience. A strong relationship thrives not on public validation but on private devotion. What matters is not how beautiful your home looks online, but how peaceful it feels inside. Be intentional about nurturing real conversations, laughter, and prayer more than posts and likes. When God is the foundation of your home, storms may come, but…

By Olugbolahan Kuku 6th of October 2025, the ancient Agboyi Creek gets the biggest medical outreach she has yet experienced! It was the opening ceremony of a 2-Day free medical outreach in Agboyi-Ketu LCDA. The international humanitarian aid was brought to the people of Agboyi-Ketu by the Taiwan Root Medical Peace Corps as facilitated and sponsored by Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila; Chief of Staff to the President; Federal Republic of Nigeria and coordinated by the Lagos State Health District 2. The Chief host was of course the elegant Chairman of Agboyi-Ketu LCDA; Hon. Adetola Adunni Abubakar. In a magnificent carnival-style…

By Peter Omopo Former spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar’s 2019 presidential campaign, Segun Showunmi, has urged the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) and the Federal Ministry of Information to impose stricter regulations on broadcast media in Nigeria, citing what he described as “a worrying collapse of professionalism” among some television anchors. Showunmi made the remarks in a strongly worded post on X (formerly Twitter) late Tuesday, titled “ENOUGH IS ENOUGH: WHEN BROADCASTERS BECOME THE STORY.” He criticised what he called a growing culture of “provocation and bias” on national television, particularly among hosts who “abandon professionalism for partisanship.” “When television anchors abandon…

By Peter Omopo  Nigerians are expressing growing concern as the price of cooking gas surges sharply, with a kilogram now selling for as high as ₦2,000 in some parts of the country. However, gas marketers insist that the increase is not due to any official price hike, but rather temporary supply disruptions and opportunistic profiteering by some operators. The National President of the Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM), Oladapo Olatunbosun, made this clarification on Wednesday while speaking on The Morning Brief on Channels Television. “I sympathise with Nigerians as the President of NALPGAM because we never intended…

By Daniel Alabrah Gov Diri Receives Africa In Diaspora Leader On Maiden Nigeria Visit Bayelsa State has procured two aircraft to commence commercial flight operations at the state’s airport. Governor Douye Diri, who stated this on Monday during the courtesy visit of the Prime Minister of the State of Africa In Diaspora, Dr. Tin Louise-George, to Government House, Yenagoa, said the planes would soon arrive and would operate the Yenagoa, Lagos and Abuja routes. Governor Diri said his administration was determined to make the Bayelsa International Airport more commercially effective for flight operations. While welcoming Dr. Louise-George on his maiden…

By Sly Edaghese Okpebholo’s Tightrope: When the Iyaloja Meets the Oba – No one fights the Oba of Benin and walks away unscathed. Godwin Obaseki learned that lesson the hard way. His second term was marked by a cold war with the palace, and he barely escaped with his political skin intact. So when Monday Okpebholo came calling at the palace, he didn’t just bow — he crawled on his knees. A full public submission. It wasn’t worship; it was survival. He knew exactly what he was doing. In Edo, the Oba’s smile is a political insurance policy. Cross that…

By Peter Omopo | October 7, 2025 The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, has resigned from his position following allegations of certificate forgery leveled against him. His resignation was confirmed on Tuesday in a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Information and Strategy, who said the President had accepted the minister’s decision to step down. According to Onanuga, President Tinubu “accepted the resignation of Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, following some allegations against him.” Nnaji, who was appointed to the cabinet in August 2023,…

By Peter Omopo | Lagos | October 7, 2025 The Lagos State Government has honoured 750 public servants, including Permanent Secretaries, Directors, and other senior officials, with Long Service Awards in recognition of their dedication, professionalism, and meritorious service to the state. The award ceremony, which took place at the Adeyemi-Bero Auditorium, Alausa Secretariat, was organised by the Office of Establishments and Training under the Ministry of Establishments and Training. The event brought together government officials, family members of the awardees, and well-wishers to celebrate the enduring commitment of staff who have served Lagos State faithfully for periods ranging from…

By Peter Omopo The newly elected mayor of Herdecke, a town in western Germany, Iris Stalzer, was found in her apartment on Tuesday with multiple stab wounds, in what officials have described as a “shocking and abhorrent act.” According to reports by the German Press Agency (dpa), Stalzer sustained life-threatening injuries and was immediately rushed to a hospital after emergency responders found her severely wounded. She was later airlifted to a nearby trauma center for urgent medical care. Stalzer, a member of the center-left Social Democratic Party (SPD), had been elected mayor on September 28. Her party is part of…