Author: TheLagosianMagazine

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the appointment of General Officers Commanding (GOCs) for four newly established Nigerian Army Divisions following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval for the expansion of the Army’s force structure in a major move aimed at strengthening the country’s security architecture. The development, announced in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, marks a significant milestone in the ongoing transformation of the Nigerian Army as it seeks to enhance operational effectiveness, improve command and control, and respond more swiftly to the…

By Kolawole Omotola Olaide Africa’s richest businessman, Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to dedicate one-third of his personal fortune to charitable causes, reinforcing his commitment to improving lives across the continent through strategic philanthropy. The billionaire industrialist said the decision reflects his belief that wealth should be used to create lasting social impact, particularly in sectors such as healthcare, education, nutrition and economic empowerment. Dangote, whose business empire spans cement, sugar, salt, fertiliser and petroleum refining, noted that his charitable investments would continue to focus on addressing some of Africa’s most pressing development challenges. He stressed that supporting vulnerable communities…

By Kolawole Omotola Olaide Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a Nigerian Army soldier who had been declared wanted over allegations of supplying military uniforms and other accoutrements to terrorist groups operating in the North-East. The development was disclosed by security analyst Zagazola Makama in a post shared on his verified X handle, where he provided details of the operation that led to the suspect’s arrest. According to Makama, the suspect, identified as Private Mohammed Yusuf with service number 23NA/84/1939, is attached to the Nigerian Army Ordnance Training Facility (NAOTF), Lagos. He was reportedly apprehended at about 6:30 p.m.…

By Kolawole Omotola Olaide Sunday Igboho has denied rumours suggesting he escaped from security operatives by turning into a cat during the July 1, 2021, raid on his residence in the Soka area of Ibadan, Oyo State. Speaking in remarks reported by Vanguard on Tuesday, the Yoruba Nation campaigner described the widely circulated story as false, insisting that he remained inside the house throughout the operation without being detected by the operatives. According to Igboho, the DSS officers mistakenly killed a cat after believing it was him, an incident he cited as evidence that the rumours surrounding his escape were…

By Kolawole Omotola Olaide President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Nigerian Armed Forces, the Nigeria Police Force, and other security agencies to step up security operations in Kaduna State following the deadly attack on Naridon Village in Kamaru Ward, Kauru Local Government Area. The President gave the directive after gunmen reportedly attacked the community on Monday, killing about 30 people, including women and children, while several homes were destroyed by fire. The assault also left a number of residents abducted. In his response to the tragedy, Tinubu instructed security agencies to immediately pursue those behind the attack, ensure the…

By Kolawole Omotola Olaide The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has reassured Nigerians that the ₦100 and ₦200 banknotes remain legal tender, urging the public to continue using and accepting them despite their reduced visibility in circulation. Speaking after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting held in Abuja, Cardoso dismissed concerns that the lower-denomination notes had been withdrawn from circulation. He explained that the decline in their availability is linked to changing payment habits rather than any policy by the apex bank. According to the CBN governor, the increasing use of electronic payment platforms across…

By Kolawole Omotola Olaide A fresh debate has erupted over the death of Nigeria’s former Head of State, General Sani Abacha, following a public exchange between former Department of State Services (DSS) Director, Dennis Amachree, and the late military ruler’s former Chief Security Officer, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha (retd.). The controversy stems from Amachree’s recently published memoir, DSS@40: My Journey Behind the Shield, in which he presented his account of the events leading to Abacha’s death on June 8, 1998. According to Amachree, the former military leader suffered a heart-related medical emergency during a private encounter. The account has generated widespread…

By Kolawole Omotola Olaide The principal of a school in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, Mrs. Rachael Alamu, has shared a moving account of how she recovered from a serious illness while being held captive by kidnappers, attributing her survival to divine intervention. Alamu, who was abducted alongside teachers and pupils during the attack on the school, spoke during a thanksgiving service after regaining her freedom. She narrated that she became severely ill while in captivity, leaving fellow victims worried about her condition. According to her, as her health worsened towards the final days of their ordeal, she…

By Kolawole Omotola Olaide At least 13 people have lost their lives following a deadly attack by suspected armed herdsmen on Efeyi community in Ugboju, Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. The assailants reportedly stormed the community on Tuesday, opening fire on residents and causing panic as many fled for safety.p Local sources said the attack claimed the lives of no fewer than 13 residents, while several others remain unaccounted for. Search efforts are ongoing as community members and security personnel continue to comb the area for missing persons.ll The latest incident has heightened concerns over the persistent wave…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo “Bí bàtà bá ń rọ̀ pọnla – pọnla jù, ọ̀ṣẹ́ tán, to fẹ́ ya ni.” This timeless Yoruba proverb reminds us that when a shoe or drum keeps making an unusually loud sound, it is a sign that it is about to tear. In the same way, when someone pushes a bad habit, negative behaviour, pride, or another person’s patience beyond its absolute limit, a breakdown or disgrace is only a matter of time. Àṣejù ko dára; ohun gbogbo ní ààlà rẹ̀. Know when to stop, show self-control, and respect people’s boundaries because wisdom prevents regret,…