Author: TheLagosianMagazine

By Olugbolahan Kuku Tuesday November 25, 2025. Ketu neighbourhood in the city of Lagos was agog with a graduation ceremony. There is no Federal or State University in that neoghbourhood, but the atmosphere was so much like a convocation celebration of such an institution! It was the Agboyi-Ketu Tech Hub presenting a gift to the world! And the gift? A gang of well-trained youths of Agboyi-Ketu who have been released into their society and the global space to unleash their newly acquired skills in Tech. And this gift is sponsored by the Hon. Adetola Abubakar-led Agboyi-Ketu LCDA Government! Located on…

By Olugbolahan Kuku The Chairman’s Unity Cup tournament, which has been on for over two weeks finally came to a spectacular close on Tuesday November 25, 2025. The tournament was part of festivities and deliverables in commemoration of Hon. Adetola Adunni Abubakar’s first 100 Days In Office. It was Adunni Ace Strikers versus Ward G for final! Both teams had emerged from very intense competition in the earlier play-offs amongst eight teams. Getting to the grand finale, Adunni Ace strikers made history by beating one of their opponents by 12 goals to 1 in the earlier playoffs! They further beat…

The Association of Juju Musicians of Nigeria (AJUMN) has announced the passing of Otunba Jimi Balogun, husband of the association’s National President, Queen Ayotunde Balogun. He died on Friday, 21 November 2025. The news has thrown the AJUMN community into mourning, with members across Nigeria and the diaspora describing his death as a painful loss. Otunba Balogun was widely regarded as a strong supporter of the creative industry and a respected figure known for his humility and encouragement of musical talents. Condolences From AJUMN Eko Leadership Leading tributes, the AJUMN Lagos State Governor, Dr. Segzy Da Water, the Deputy…

By Peter Omopo The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has revealed that 16 gold-plated beaded crowns were looted from the Alaafin palace during the British invasion of Oyo in November 1895, describing the missing artifacts as irreplaceable cultural, spiritual, and historical treasures of the Yoruba people. Oba Owoade disclosed this while receiving the Director-General of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM), Olugbile Holloway, at his Boroboro private residence in Oyo, Oyo State. According to the Alaafin’s Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, the NCMM boss pledged the commission’s commitment to securing the repatriation of the stolen…

By Peter Omopo The Federal High Court in Abuja has placed an indefinite halt on the N4 billion money laundering trial of former Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano. The development followed a request by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday. The anti-graft agency, represented by lawyer S.O. Obila, asked the court to adjourn the matter sine die pending the return of Justice Inyang Ekwo — the judge previously handling the case — who is currently serving a one-year suspension for judicial misconduct. Appearing before Justice Mohammed Umar, the new presiding judge, Obila explained that the lead prosecuting…

Emotional regulation is the ability to understand, manage, and express your emotions in healthy ways. It does not mean suppressing how you feel. It means choosing wisdom over impulse, love over reaction, and peace over chaos. Every relationship will face misunderstandings, disappointments, and moments of tension. What strengthens the bonds is not perfection but the ability to pause, breathe, and respond throughfully. By regulating your emotions, you make rooms for: clearer communication, empathy, healthier boundaries, and fewer regret. Marriage thrives when both partners learn to regulate emotions, especially during disagreements. Racing your voice, shutting down, or reacting impulsively can damage…

By Moses Olafare The Nobel Laurette Professor Wole Soyinka has led a delegation of distinguished scholars and cultural advocates, on a visit to the Ooni of Ife Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi – Ojaja II .The delegation warmly received with traditional songs, drums, and royal hospitality. During the visit, former Deputy Leader of the Yoruba Nation Self-Determination Movement, Professor Wale Adeniran, extolled Soyinka’s unwavering commitment to African unity and diaspora engagement. He stressed the need to reconnect Africans in the diaspora with their ancestral homeland, particularly those of Yoruba descent in Brazil and other parts of the universe. According to…

By Peter Omopo Pandemonium erupted in the Orile-Iganmu area of Lagos State on Tuesday when gunmen suspected to be members of rival cult groups opened fire during the annual Igunnuko masqueraders festival, leaving at least three people dead. Residents told PUNCH Metro on Sunday that the incident occurred shortly after the tall Igunnuko masquerader made its customary Tuesday appearance, a major highlight of the traditional celebration. What began as the usual display of gunshots fired into the air behind the masquerader—an act regarded as a show of bravado during the procession—quickly escalated into violence when suspected cultists allegedly redirected their…

By Jimmy Fatunbi The Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, has reinvigorated the LCDA’s empowerment drives with PAKAM activation in his commitment to improving the welfare of the community. In a meeting with the Empowerment Committee Executives, PAKAM officials, and representatives from the office of the SSA to the Lagos state governor on Climate change & Circular economy, Hon. Moyosore discussed the necessities of aligning the ongoing empowerment scheme of the LCDA with the objectives of PAKAM Activation Event. He however commended the Empowerment Committee for the progress made so far. He acknowledged their…

By Peter Omopo The Plateau State chapter of the Councillors Forum of Nigeria has firmly rejected alleged moves by Governor Caleb Mutfwang to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. Speaking at a press briefing in Jos on Monday, the forum’s chairman, John Dashe, described the purported defection plan as a “desperate attempt” by the governor and his supporters to “smuggle him into the APC through the back door.” Dashe noted that Mutfwang had repeatedly dismissed the strength of the APC in Plateau State and publicly denied any interest in joining the party. He questioned why…