Author: TheLagosianMagazine

Accountability is not a burden. It’s a bridge that connects hearts, strengthens trust, and builds lasting relationships. Whether in friendships, marriage, or our wider community, being accountable means taking responsibility for our words, actions, and the impact they have on others. In relationships, accountability is love. In action it’s saying, “I value you enough to be honest, transparent, and consistent.” In marriage, it’s the humility to admit when we’re wrong, the courage to ask for forgiveness, and the grace to forgive. In the community, accountability creates a culture of integrity where everyone can grow together. When we hold ourselves accountable,…

By Jimmy Fatunbi The Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, has received the final report of the Tax Reform (Revenue) Committee from the chairman of the committee, Mr. Dipo Olumide. During the presentation, Mr. Olumide commended the Executive Chairman for assembling a cosmopolitan and forward-thinking team that continues to drive the council’s vision of progressive governance. He explained the process that guided the committee’s reform strategy to Hon. Moyosore and other officials at the event. The committee chairman further disclosed that the new tax reform framework seeks to adopt a smart, technology-driven and service-based…

By Peter Omopo The Senate on Wednesday confirmed General Olufemi Oluyede as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) following his screening at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja. Oluyede’s confirmation came less than an hour after he and other service chief nominees arrived at the Red Chamber under tight security. Welcoming the nominees, Senate President Godswill Akpabio described the screening exercise as part of the legislature’s constitutional duty to ensure that only qualified and patriotic officers are appointed to safeguard Nigeria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. “Distinguished colleagues, it is with great pleasure that I welcome our newly appointed Service Chiefs…

By Peter Omopo A former Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Imo State Council, Ben Osuagwu, has accused the administration of Governor Hope Uzodimma of allegedly shielding criminal elements within the Imo State Environmental Transformation Commission (ENTRACO). Osuagwu claimed that some ENTRACO operatives had turned into “armed criminals” who use their positions under the guise of enforcing environmental sanitation to loot shops and assault poor traders, including widows, across Owerri. In a statement issued on Tuesday and made available to South-East PUNCH, Osuagwu condemned what he described as the “alarming impunity” of the agency’s personnel and the alleged…

The Federal Government has commenced the screening of 170 foreign nationals seeking to become Nigerian citizens through naturalisation and registration. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, revealed this on Tuesday in Abuja during a review meeting of the Advisory Committee on Nigerian Citizenship (ACNC), which he chairs. Tunji-Ojo described Nigerian citizenship as a privilege that must be earned, not granted arbitrarily, stressing that only individuals of proven integrity and good character would be considered. “Our promise stands. Under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, our government will continue to do everything possible to make Nigeria a prosperous nation and…

The Katsina Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) has recorded 110 cases of sexual assault since its establishment in December 2023, highlighting growing awareness and response to gender-based violence in the state. Out of the total cases documented, 60 have been uploaded into the Child Protection Information Management System (CPIMS) to enhance coordination and data-driven response to sexual and gender-based violence. This was disclosed by the Permanent Secretary, Department of Girl Child Education and Child Development, Mr. Aminu Badaru-Jikamshi, during the opening ceremony of a three-day training workshop for stakeholders held in Katsina on Tuesday. The training, organised by the department…

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has received 153 stranded Nigerians repatriated from Chad under the Assisted Voluntary Return (AVR) programme facilitated by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in collaboration with the Federal Government of Nigeria. According to a statement posted by NEMA on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Tuesday, the returnees arrived at the Cargo Terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, at about 12:15 p.m. on Monday aboard an ASKY Airlines flight with registration number CAS-AC. The group comprised 105 adults—including 63 males and 42 females—alongside 45 children (25 boys and 20 girls) and…

The Edo State Government has issued a one-week ultimatum to former deputy governor Marvellous Omobayo, directing him to return all government property and assets still in his possession. In a statement released on Tuesday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Fred Itua, the government accused Omobayo of holding onto official vehicles, documents, and other state-owned assets nearly a year after leaving office. Omobayo was appointed deputy governor on April 8, 2024, by then-Governor Godwin Obaseki, following the impeachment of his former deputy, Philip Shaibu. However, Shaibu’s subsequent reinstatement rendered Omobayo’s tenure invalid, though he remained in office until…

Ahead of the November 8, 2025 Anambra State Governorship Election, a socio-political group, the Igbo Political Network (IPN), has mobilised and deployed over 5,000 independent observers to monitor the exercise and report any irregularities during the polls. The group said the Anambra election holds “historic significance” not just for the state but for the entire South-East region, describing it as a defining moment in Igbo political consciousness. Speaking at a press conference in Enugu on Monday, the President of the Igbo Political Network, Chief Alex Okemiri, said the organisation’s decision to deploy thousands of observers was driven by its commitment…

In every relationship and marriage, honour and respect are the pillars that keep love standing strong. To honour one another means to recognize the God-given value in your partner and to treat them not as ordinary but as precious. Respect is not weakness; it is strength under wisdom, humility, and understanding. For him, respect speaks louder than words. It uplifts his confidence, strengthens his purpose, and assures him that he is trusted. For her, love expressed through care, gentleness, and affirmation builds her heart and gives her peace. When both partners choose to honour and respect each other, heaven rejoices…