Author: TheLagosianMagazine

By Olugbolahan Kuku Thursday September 25, 2025… The final bus-stop and grand finale of Hon. Adetola Abubakar’s appreciation tour and Continuous Voters Registration Drive was at the Agboyi-Ketu APC Local Government Headquarters. And it was indeed a “BIG THANK YOU!” Thousands of members of the APC (All Progressives Congress) were gathered at the Party Headquarters to welcome their Executive Chairman. It was an outdoor meeting with the large compound packed full with party faithfuls. The Agboyi-Ketu LCDA Chairman of APC; Hon. Odekomaiya in his welcome address reeled out projects that the Chairman had begun to do, even at this nascent…

By Oluwabukunmi Bauchi, September 26, 2025 — The Bauchi State Government has commenced the local production of exercise books and chalks for public schools as part of renewed efforts to improve education delivery and reduce reliance on external contractors. The State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Muhammed Rimin-Zayam, disclosed this on Friday during an inspection visit to the production site at the Education Resource Centre (ERC) in Bauchi. According to him, the initiative, supported by Governor Bala Mohammed, will guarantee the supply of quality learning materials and end the era of substandard products supplied by unqualified contractors. “You can see that…

By Peter Omopo Ibadan, September 26, 2025 — The ancient city of Ibadan on Friday came alive as dignitaries from across Nigeria gathered at Mapo Hall to witness the historic coronation of Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The grand ceremony drew some of the nation’s most prominent figures, including the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III; former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso; former Osun State Governor, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola; former Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi; and former Cross River State Governor, Donald Duke. Earlier in the day, the Afobaje of…

In a bold step to position microfinance as a driver of climate action, LAPO Microfinance Bank is set to host the second edition of its Sustainability Conference, themed “Microfinance for Climate Resilience: Empowering Communities, Driving Innovation, Shaping Policy.” The event will convene policymakers, development partners, industry leaders, academics, entrepreneurs, and grassroots changemakers to examine how microfinance can be harnessed to protect vulnerable communities from the intensifying impacts of climate change. The first edition of the LAPO MfB Sustainability Conference, held in November 2019, was widely praised for bringing sustainability and financial inclusion into the same conversation — a first for…

By Peter Omopo Ibadan, September 26, 2025 — Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on Friday formally presented the staff and certificate of office to Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, confirming him as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The presentation, which took place at exactly 3:05 p.m., was the highlight of a colourful coronation ceremony held at the historic Mapo Hall in Ibadan. The event, steeped in tradition and grandeur, attracted dignitaries from across the country, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, symbolising the cultural and political weight of the Olubadan throne. Governor Makinde, while handing over the instruments of office, described the…

By Peter Omopo Ibadan, September 26, 2025 — The newly installed 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to prioritize the creation of Ibadan State before the end of his tenure in 2027. Speaking shortly after receiving the Staff of Office from Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde at Mapo Hall, Ladoja conveyed the collective wish of his people in a message delivered in Yoruba. “My people sent me a message to Mr President. Mr President, they said the creation of Ibadan State is their priority,” the monarch declared, drawing loud applause from…

By Olugbolahan Kuku The school children of Agboyi-Ketu LCDA locked horns in the most competitive educational contest in Lagos State. The Spelling Bee competition for this year has been exciting and fiercely competitive. September 25, 2025 was the day of the concluding contest among the finalists at Agboyi-Ketu LCDA. The winners will represent the LCDA at the State Competition. The Executive Chairman; Hon. Adetola Abubakar was on ground to cheer on the children and reward them for their brilliance. In her opening speech, she noted that education is a primary focus of her administration and that she will leave…

By Oluwabukunmi Ibadan, September 26, 2025 — The Afobaje of Ibadanland, Chief Waheed Popoola of the Labosinde Compound, Oja’ba, on Friday placed the traditional Akoko leaves on the head of former Oyo State Governor, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, marking a key step in his formal ascension as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The symbolic ritual, performed amid loud ovation from a massive crowd of residents and dignitaries, signified Ladoja’s transition to the Ose Meji House, where he will be officially crowned later in the day. The ceremony follows the passing of the 43rd Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, who died on July…

By Peter Omopo Abuja, September 26, 2025 — The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) to set up a panel of medical experts to verify the health status of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, within eight days. Delivering the ruling on Friday, Justice James Omotosho directed the NMA President to ensure the committee’s report is submitted within the stipulated timeframe to determine whether Kanu should be transferred to the National Hospital, Abuja, for treatment. The judge ordered that the panel should consist of eight to ten members,…

By Peter Omopo Tokyo, September 26, 2025 — The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has scrapped its “Africa Hometown” initiative, citing widespread “misunderstandings and confusion” surrounding the programme, particularly claims that it would provide special visas for Nigerians and other Africans. JICA announced the cancellation in a statement on Thursday, weeks after media reports suggested that Nigerians could relocate to Kisarazu City, one of the four Japanese municipalities linked to the initiative, under a new visa category. On August 26, the Japanese government denied the visa plan, following a statement from the Nigerian State House suggesting Tokyo would introduce a…