Author: TheLagosianMagazine

By Peter Omopo Osogbo – Former Deputy Governor of Osun State and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Iyiola Omisore, has announced his intention to contest the 2026 governorship election on the party’s platform. Omisore made the announcement via his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Saturday, stating that his formal declaration would take place on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the Osun APC Secretariat, Ogo-Oluwa, Osogbo, by 10 a.m. The declaration event, themed “Fix the Broken, Restore Our Dreams,” will mark the official launch of what Omisore described as the “Osun Rescue Mission 2026.” “My beloved people of…

 By Peter Omopo Lagos – Team Brazil stormed to pole position in the qualifying race of the E1 Lagos Grand Prix on Saturday, setting the pace ahead of Sunday’s highly anticipated main race. Piloted by Timmy Hansen and Leva Millere-Hagin, the Brazilian duo clocked a combined time of 01:06:908 to edge out Team Rafa — owned by tennis legend Rafael Nadal — in a thrilling contest on Lagos waters. Hansen sealed the top spot with a decisive overtake of Team Rafa in the final lap, while Westbrook Racing, the winner of the earlier time trials, settled for third place. The…

Religious and culture are the twin pillars that shape our identity. Religious teaches us divine values, love, respect, patience, and faithfulness. Culture expresses how we live out those values in our families, relationships, and communities. Sometimes, they may seem to pull us in different directions. Our faith may call us to forgive when culture says, “Stand your ground.” Or religious may remind us to value commitment when culture promotes convenience. Let religious guide your heart, and let culture give warmth to your expression. * In our communities, this means embarrassing unity, service, and peace, not gossip, division, or pride. *…

By Sola Ojewusi Lagos is bracing for a cultural spectacle tomorrow, Sunday, October 5, as the Ariya Eko Independence Festival takes over the Muson Centre, Onikan, in what promises to be a night of rhythm, heritage, and nostalgia. From 2 p.m., the stage will belong to Nigeria’s greatest living legends—Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey, Dele Abiodun, General Kolington Ayinla, Ayewa International, and a galaxy of other veterans—as they deliver a festival of music that defined generations. For Lagos, the city that never sleeps, the Ariya Eko Independence Festival is more than just a concert. It is a homecoming, a salute to…

‎Airo Uche, a Nigerian singer and songwriter, has dropped a smash hit single titled “Odogwu Abata” featuring Mobolaji Mcdefny. This song has been gaining considerable traction on airwaves across Nigeria and parts of Africa. The track’s catchy rhythm and cultural depth have earned Airo Uche a growing following on digital platforms and social media. ‎The genre consists of Afro-fusion and highlife influences with modern pop ‎The song’s music video showcases southeastern Nigeria’s cultural heritage, featuring traditional cuisine, fashion styles, and historic architecture ‎”Odogwu Abata” has been praised for its engaging beat and cultural richness ‎Airo Uche’s Music Style blends traditional…

Sanitation is more than keeping our surroundings clean. It is about safeguarding life, dignity, and harmony. A clean environment reflects a clean heart, and it is a gift we give to ourselves, our families, and our community. Sanitation teaches discipline, responsibility, and respect. Couples who maintain cleanliness learn to honour each other’s space and health. Relationships thrive in environments free of neglect and disorder. Sanitation in the home builds a healthy and peaceful atmosphere. A clean home is a place where love grows and where children are nurtured without the threat of disease. A sanitised community is a united community,…

By Sola Ojewusi New York, Oct. 3, 2025 — In a dramatic and high-profile ruling, music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced today to 50 months (4 years, 2 months) in federal prison, following his conviction earlier this year on prostitution-related charges. Key Facts & Sentence The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian in Manhattan. In addition to the prison term, Combs was fined $500,000 and ordered to serve 5 years of supervised release following incarceration. He will receive credit for the approximately 13 months he has already spent in custody since his arrest in September…

By Daniel Alabrah  Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has described the late retired Inspector General of Police, Dr. Solomon Arase, as a distinguished officer who exemplified the virtues of humility, compassion and hard work in his service to the country. Senator Diri stated this on Friday at the funeral mass in honour of Arase at the St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Benin, the Edo State capital. Arase, who was appointed IGP by former President Goodluck Jonathan, served between 2015 and 2016 and passed on in August this year at the age of 69. Speaking as Chairman of the South…

By Peter Omopo The House of Representatives is considering a major electoral reform that would see presidential, governorship, National Assembly, and State Assembly elections conducted on the same day. Speaker Tajudeen Abbas revealed the proposal in Abuja on Thursday during a meeting with a delegation from the European Union. He said the initiative aims to reduce costs, enhance efficiency, and improve voter turnout in future polls. Currently, Nigeria’s elections are staggered over several weeks, a system critics say fuels political tension, increases costs, and strains security logistics. Abbas said adopting a single-day model would “enhance credibility and reduce apathy” among…

By Oluwabukunmi Minister of Works, David Umahi, says President Bola Tinubu has directed that all road projects previously funded under the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) tax credit scheme must continue, despite the suspension of the programme. Umahi, who acknowledged the funding gaps created by the stoppage, said the president is committed to delivering durable road infrastructure nationwide, regardless of criticism from some quarters. The NNPCL had in 2021 launched the first phase of its tax credit initiative, investing N621.24 billion in the reconstruction of 21 federal roads across the six geopolitical zones. Among them were the Ilorin–Jebba–Mokwa/Bokani Junction…