Author: TheLagosianMagazine

By Olugbolahan Kuku It will be Adunni Ace Strikers slugging it out against Ward G at the final of the Agboyi-Ketu Chairman’s Unity Cup 2025! The on-going football tournament organized in commemoration Hon. Adetola Adunni Abubakar’s 100 Days in office has reached its zenith when the two teams that will play the grand finale emerged on Thursday November 13, 2025. These finalists were both victorious at the Semi-Finals of the tournament featuring Ward F vs. Ward G and Adunni Ace Strikers vs. Ward C all of the Agboyi-Ketu LCDA. The first semi-finals saw a very intense football match between Ward…

Finding your purpose before choosing a life partner is one of the greatest acts of wisdom you can offer to your future and to those connected to you. Purpose gives direction, and direction shapes decisions. When you know who you are, it becomes easier to recognise who truly aligns with you. Without purpose, relationships can become places of confusion,two people walking together but not headed anywhere meaningful. But when your life has clarity, you attract someone who resonates with *your* *values* , *your* *mission* , *and* *your* *growth* . You stop settling for people who dim your light, and instead,…

By Peter Omopo The Chief Executive Officer of Nord Motion, Oluwatobi Ajayi, has accused Stanbic IBTC Bank of discouraging a prospective buyer from purchasing locally assembled vehicles, alleging deliberate sabotage and institutional bias against Nigerian manufacturers. In a post shared on X on Thursday, Ajayi said an entrepreneur in the oil and gas sector had approached Nord to buy two units of the company’s Max pickup trucks after test-driving the vehicles. However, when the customer sought financing from Stanbic IBTC, he was reportedly advised not to patronise the Nigerian automaker. According to Ajayi, the bank told the client that it…

By Peter Omopo | Abuja The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has criticised Tuesday’s confrontation between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and a naval officer, Lieutenant A. Yerima, describing the incident as needless and avoidable. The clash, which was captured in a viral video, stemmed from a dispute over the ownership of a parcel of land in the Gaduwa District of Abuja. The land was reportedly being secured by armed naval personnel acting on the instructions of former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Zubairu Gambo (retd.). In the video, Wike accused the retired…

By Olugbolahan Kuku November 13, 2025, history was made as Hon. Muibi Alade Folawiyo; Executive Chairman of Lagos Island East Local Council Development Area commissioned 10 landmark projects in one fell swoop! The award-winning Council Chairman has reiterated why he was ranked the best Local Government Chairman in Nigeria in 2025. Folawiyo on this historic day invited the crème-de-la-crème of Lagos to join the Governor in commissioning ten laudable projects! During his speech, Hon. Muibi Folawiyo reeled out the projects that his administration has executed for commissioning. In the course of his recognition of the Governor, party leaders, community leaders…

By Jimmy Fatunbi The Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, has initiated the resurfacing of Olorunfunmi Street, Olusosun, a major road in the community. This newly asphalted road signifies more than just better connectivity; it symbolizes renewed progress and a visible transformation in Olusosun. The resurfacing aims to improve vehicular movement, increase road durability, and enhance the overall look of the area to make life easier and safer for motorists and residents alike. This project supports Hon. Moyosore’s administration’s F.I.N.E. Agenda, which focuses on infrastructural development, improved welfare, and sustainable growth within Onigbongbo LCDA.…

By Peter Omopo Nigeria’s Super Eagles kept their 2026 FIFA World Cup dreams alive on Thursday after a thrilling 4–1 extra-time victory over Gabon in the CAF Playoff semifinals at the Stade Prince Moulay Al Hassan, Rabat, Morocco. Star striker Victor Osimhen led the charge with a brilliant extra-time brace, while Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke also found the net in what turned into a dominant finish for the three-time African champions. The match began as a tense encounter, with both sides creating chances but failing to capitalize. Nigeria broke the deadlock in the 78th minute when Akor Adams capitalized…

By Daniel Alabrah Infrastructure Gets N298bn, Education N75bn, Pipe-borne Water N10bn – Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Thursday, presented the state’s 2026 appropriation bill of N998,371,313,943.04 to the House of Assembly. Governor Diri said the proposal tagged: “Budget of Assured Prosperity II” would be funded through various projected revenue sources, including statutory allocation N42.2bn, Value Added Tax N84bn, 13% derivation N212.6bn and other FAAC allocations N488bn. Other projected receipts are internally generated revenue of N85.9bn, internal and external grants amounting to N24.9bn while domestic loans would be N50bn. Capital expenditure is expected to gulp N645.2, which is…

LAPO Microfinance Bank has once again demonstrated its leadership in Nigeria’s financial inclusion space as its Managing Director, Mrs. Cynthia Ikponmwosa, emerged Microfinance Bank CEO of the Year at the 2025 MSME Finance & CEO Awards held recently in Lagos. The award recognises Mrs. Ikponmwosa’s exceptional leadership, strategic innovation, and unwavering commitment to advancing financial access for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and underserved communities across Nigeria. Under her leadership, LAPO Microfinance Bank has strengthened its position as a trusted partner in empowering entrepreneurs, promoting women-led businesses, and driving inclusive economic growth. Expressing appreciation for the recognition, Mrs. Ikponmwosa dedicated the award to the entire LAPO…

By Peter Omopo The Federal Government has suspended the planned implementation of a 15 per cent ad-valorem import duty on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive Gas Oil (diesel). The development was announced on Thursday by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) through a statement signed by its Director of Public Affairs, George Ene-Ita, and posted on the agency’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle. “It should also be noted that the implementation of the 15 per cent ad-valorem import duty on imported Premium Motor Spirit and Diesel is no longer in view,” Ene-Ita stated. Earlier reports had…