Author: TheLagosianMagazine

A “suicide mission” isn’t always about taking one’s life physically. It can also mean rushing into actions, relationships, or decisions that knowingly destroy your future, peace, or purpose. Suicide missions come in many forms * Giving up completely * Chasing revenge at the cost of your soul * Sabotaging your own opportunities * Making reckless choices out of pain. Be careful by slowing down when emotions run high. Surrounding yourself with wise counsel and remembering that God always provides a way of escape from temptation and despair. Always pray before you act. HAPPY HOLY MICHAEL DAY Asiwaju Cares.

Insecurity will steal your joy and silence your voice if you let it happen. You don’t need to compete, compare,or pretend. Your worth isn’t measured by money, muscles, or applause. In marriage, your wife needs your presence, not your perfection. In relationships, real strength is shown in honesty, not pretending to have it all together. When you root your worth in people’s opinions, insecurity grows. But when you root your identity in God, confidence is unshakeable. As you are chosen. You are equipped, walk boldly, lead with character, and love with strength. Show up as the man God created you…

By Oluwabukunmi The ancient city of Ibadan witnessed a historic moment on Friday as former Oyo State Governor, Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, was crowned the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland in a colourful and widely attended ceremony. The coronation, held at the iconic Mapo Hall, drew the presence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, four sitting governors, ministers, top monarchs, and political leaders from across the country. Oba Ladoja, who thus became the first former governor to ascend the revered throne, received the staff and instrument of office from Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde at exactly 3:05 p.m. In his first address as…

By Peter Omopo Bonny Island, September 27, 2025 — The Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG), in partnership with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), has successfully completed the Train 7 Project Human Capital Development (HCD) Advanced Training Programme, producing 122 skilled graduates for the oil and gas sector. The graduation ceremony, held at NLNG’s plant complex in Finima, Bonny Island, capped a three-month intensive on-the-job training for participants drawn from both graduate and vocational categories. The initiative aligns with the Federal Government’s Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development Act, which prioritises human capital development. NLNG’s General…

In a bid to contribute to the stability, unwaving and sterling political Governance in Lagos State since the Era of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) as the then Governor of the State, Renowned Political Journalist and Publisher of August24news.com, Ajagbe Adeyemi Teslim has today presented a GAC Frame to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. (Dr). Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa GAC, which means Governance Advisory Council is known to be the highest decision making body in Lagos Politics. The Presentation was done today at the Office of the Rt Honorable Speaker in Ikeja, Lagos. Our reporter…

By Oluwabukunmi Lagos, September 26, 2025 — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday returned to Lagos after attending the coronation of Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The President, who joined other dignitaries at the historic event held at Mapo Hall in Ibadan, was warmly received on his arrival in Lagos. “It is always a pleasure to welcome Mr President back home,” a host official said, noting the significance of Tinubu’s presence at both the cultural ceremony in Ibadan and his return to his political base in Lagos. The coronation drew traditional rulers, political leaders, and…

By Daniel Alabrah Gov Diri: We’ll Establish Recovery Agency Social justice organisation, Ford Foundation, in conjunction with an International Working Group (IWG) on Petroleum Pollution and Just Transition in the Niger Delta, has sought an end to the environmental despoliation of the region, particularly Bayelsa State. The coalition known as the Just Clean-Up IWG, which includes United Kingdom’s think tank, ODI Global, Polluter Pays Project, Health of Mother Earth, and Social Action International, demanded that polluters of the Niger Delta environment be made to pay. It stated this at a summit: “Make the Polluter Pay: Environmental Genocide and Just Energy…

Fear whispers, ” What if you fail?” Faith answers, ” What if God carries you?” Every great move of God in your life begins with a step that scares you. It’s starting a new chapter, mending a relationship, or pursuing a dream. Fear will always try to keep you still. There comes a moment when you must step out in faith and decide who you will become. Your destiny isn’t shaped by fear or hesitation but by the courage to move when God calls. * Don’t wait for perfect conditions. * Choose courage over comfort. * Fearless to reach out,…

By Sola Ojewusi Abuja, Nigeria – The political and legal circles in Nigeria are abuzz with speculation as Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN), a distinguished scholar of law and renowned university administrator, emerges as the likely nominee for the position of Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Multiple sources close to the Presidency have hinted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to submit Amupitan’s name to the National Assembly in the coming days as successor to Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, whose ten-year tenure winds down in early December 2025. A senior government official who requested anonymity described the…

By Titilayomi Àníké Regal Threads and Vibrant Hues: Who Wore What at the Olubadan’s Coronation? The coronation of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, on Friday, September 26, 2025, was more than a historic political event; it was a dazzling spectacle of Yoruba culture, tradition and Nigerian high fashion. The Mapo Hall, the ceremonial venue, came alive with a kaleidoscope of fabrics, intricate beadwork and carefully styled traditional regalia, setting a new benchmark for royal celebrations. The style narrative of the day was one of opulence meets culture, with guests—ranging from the President and traditional rulers to…