Author: TheLagosianMagazine

By Daniel Alabrah Bayelsa State’s drive to grow its economy through foreign investment got another boost at the weekend with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with construction giant, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), at the firm’s headquarters in Beijing. The MoU covers infrastructure, agricultural and aquaculture projects as well as mass housing for civil servants and low-income earners in the state. Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, signed on behalf of the government while President of the CCECC, Mr. Chen Sichang, signed for the firm. A statement by the governor’s spokesman, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, said…

Love, at its deepest, is rarely balanced or measured. It’s not a trade of equal portions—it’s a gift poured out freely. In relationships, marriages, and communities, we often find that one heart gives more, one forgives more, one holds one longer. But that doesn’t make love weak; it makes it holy. True love is not about equality of effort at every moment it’s about faithfulness in seasons of imbalance. Sometimes you are the one carrying; sometimes you are carried. Sometimes you give without return; sometimes you receive more than you deserve. This ebb and flow is the rhythm of love’s…

By Peter Omopo Two years ago, on October 25, 2023, the Chief Medical Director of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Professor Adetokunbo O. Fabamwo, was honoured with the prestigious Transformational Leader Award by the Office of Transformation, Creativity and Innovation (OTCI) during the 2023 Lagos State Public Service Ideas Day Competition. Today, we proudly celebrate that remarkable milestone and the enduring impact of his visionary leadership at LASUTH. The award, presented under the theme “Building a Future-Ready Public Service,” was a well-deserved recognition of Professor Fabamwo’s tireless commitment to excellence, innovation, and quality healthcare delivery. Over the years,…

By Oluwabukunmi The Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) has announced plans to sanction one of its officials, Mr. Olukayode Adetifa, for breaching the agency’s “no cash” payment policy, even though he has been cleared of fraud allegations that recently went viral on social media. In a statement issued on Friday, LASAA said an internal investigation exonerated Adetifa of any fraudulent activity in a transaction with a client, MJ Beauty Salon. However, the probe established that he violated official procedure by accepting payment through his personal account instead of the designated government payment platform. The controversy erupted after a…

By Peter Omopo The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Nigerian people on the country’s official removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Grey List, describing the development as a major victory for transparency, governance, and financial integrity. In a congratulatory message to the President, NGF Chairman and Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, said the milestone “is a clear testament to Your Excellency’s visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to strengthening governance, transparency, and institutional integrity in our nation.” Governor AbdulRazaq added that the removal reflects the tangible results of the Renewed Hope Administration’s…

By Peter Omopo Abuja | President Bola Tinubu has appointed Major-General Waidi Shaibu as the new Chief of Army Staff, replacing the outgoing service chief in a strategic reshuffle aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s military leadership and national security framework. The appointment comes at a critical time as the nation continues to face complex security challenges, including insurgency in the Northeast, armed banditry, and other threats to public safety. Major-General Shaibu’s extensive operational experience positions him to lead the Nigerian Army through these multifaceted challenges. Distinguished Military Career Major-General Shaibu, a graduate of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Course 41 Regular…

By Oluwabukunmi The Founder and President of Atiba University, Oyo State, Prof. James Ojebode, has criticised the alleged refusal of some federal universities to accept the recently released National Examinations Council (NECO) results from admission seekers. In a statement issued on Friday, Ojebode described the development as “unjust, discriminatory, and inconsistent with Nigeria’s commitment to inclusive and equitable education.” He expressed concern that several candidates who had applied for university admission using “Awaiting Results” were later denied admission after the release of their NECO results. “This practice amounts to the denial of the fundamental right to education and reflects administrative…

By Oluwabukunmi Abuja | A total of 4,645 lecturers from tertiary institutions across Nigeria received scholarships from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) in 2024 to pursue advanced academic degrees both within and outside the country, official data from the agency has revealed. According to figures obtained by The PUNCH on Friday, the lecturers were sponsored under the TETFund Scholarship for Academic Staff (TSAS) Scheme, which provides financial support for postgraduate studies aimed at improving the quality of teaching and research in public tertiary institutions. The report shows that 215 scholars were sponsored for studies abroad, while over 4,000 lecturers…

By Peter Omopo The Federal Government of Nigeria has reiterated its support for a two-state solution as the only viable path to lasting peace between Israel and Palestine, while calling for urgent reforms to strengthen the United Nations (UN) as it marks its 80th anniversary. Speaking at a commemorative event in Abuja on Friday, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dunoma Umar, emphasized that the global body must evolve to address the challenges of the 21st century and uphold the principles of justice, equality, and multilateral cooperation. Represented by the Chief of Protocol at the ministry, Wahab…

By Peter Omopo An Ogun State-based industrialist, Mr. Taiwo Aremu, Chief Executive Officer of TEBAMS Gases and Allied Products Limited, has accused a Chinese manufacturing company, Sheng Xin Industrial Co. Ltd., of orchestrating the demolition of his company’s gas production plant, allegedly worth over ₦1 billion. The gas plant, located at Kilometre 4, Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State, was reportedly demolished on September 27 and 29, 2025, in an operation allegedly carried out by officials of the Ogun State Task Force. Allegations of Intimidation and Illegal Demolition Speaking with Saturday PUNCH, Aremu claimed that his company had been subjected to months…