Author: TheLagosianMagazine

By Kolawole Omotola Olaide There are birthdays, and there are milestones that become celebrations of an entire journey. For Deaconess Titilope Modupe Ojewusi, Saturday, September 19, 2026, was unmistakably the latter. In the heart of Lagos, family, in-laws, friends and well-wishers from different walks of life gathered in an atmosphere of warmth, thanksgiving and celebration to honour a remarkable woman as she attained the golden age of 50. An entrepreneur, devoted wife of Pastor Eniola Femi Ojewusi of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), loving mother and committed servant on the Lord’s altar, Deaconess Titilope arrived at her golden…

By Jimmy Fatunbi Veteran entertainer Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has explained why former President Olusegun Obasanjo jokingly referred to him as an “ashawo” during the London launch of his memoir, 999. Obasanjo, who hosted the September 29 event in London, was seen in a viral video making several teasing remarks about the entertainer, describing him as a “thief,” “barawo,” “drug addict” and “ashawo.” The remarks generated reactions on social media, with some Nigerians seeking clarification on the former president’s reference to Charly Boy as an “ashawo”. However, reacting in a post on X on Friday, Charly Boy…

By Jimmy Fatunbi The funeral Mass for veteran Nollywood actor, Olu Jacobs, was held on Friday, October 2, 2026, at This Present House, Freedom Way, Lekki Phase I, Lagos, with family members, government officials and other dignitaries in attendance. A live coverage by Lufodo Productions showed the late actor’s widow, actress Joke Silva, and their sons, Olusoji and Olugbenga Jacobs, at the service. The family members were dressed in blue. Jacobs’ flower-adorned casket was placed in front of the church as mourners gathered to pay their final respects to the screen legend. Among the dignitaries who attended the funeral were…

By oluwabukola raji Another suspect reportedly apprehended as authorities intensify efforts to locate Eric Berry, also known as “Odogwu” Security operatives have intensified efforts to locate Eric Berry, also known as “Odogwu,” who has been identified by sources as an alleged gang leader suspected of being linked to the reported robbery at Ghost and Spirits Lounge. The renewed search follows the reported arrest of another suspect on the night of September 30, in what sources described as part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged robbery and the individuals suspected of involvement. Following the arrest, security operatives reportedly visited a…

By Jimmy Fatunbi Despite President Bola Tinubu’s directive that transport fares should begin to decline from October 1 through the deployment of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered buses, commuters in several states across the country continue to grapple with unchanged or, in some cases, increased transportation costs. Findings by The PUNCH on Thursday revealed that the President’s directive had yet to produce widespread reductions in transport fares, as many state governments were still struggling to translate the CNG initiative into tangible relief for commuters. Although some states have introduced subsidised or free transportation services using CNG-powered buses, the schemes remain limited…

By Peter Omopo President Bola Tinubu has said job creation, industrialisation and enterprise development will be central to Nigeria’s next phase of economic growth as the country seeks to translate its large youthful population into productive economic strength. Tinubu made the declaration in his Independence Day address on Thursday, saying millions of young Nigerians entering adulthood each year must have access to employment, skills and opportunities to build sustainable livelihoods. The President said government policy would increasingly focus on expanding productive employment, strengthening businesses and accelerating industrial development. According to him, Nigeria’s natural gas resources would be deployed to support…

By Kolawole Omotola Olaide President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that Nigeria isentering what he described as an “age of prosperity”, saying the country has moved beyond the difficult phase of economic reforms and must now focus on translating economic improvements into better living conditions for Nigerians. Tinubu made the declaration on Thursday, October 1, 2026, in his Independence Day address to Nigerians as the country marked its 66th anniversary of independence. Reflecting on Nigeria’s journey since independence in 1960, the President acknowledged the challenges the country has experienced, including economic difficulties, insecurity, political upheavals and periods of military rule.…

The Órüpézá Festival will return to Freedom Park, Lagos, from October 1 to 3, 2026, for its third edition, bringing together artists, cultural practitioners, performers, creatives and communities in a celebration of Nigeria’s rich cultural memory and contemporary creative expression. Under the banner of The Freedom Party Week 3.0, the festival will transform Freedom Park into a living canvas of music, film, visual art, fashion, spoken word, cultural exhibitions, performance and community engagement. More than an entertainment event, Órüpézá is conceived as a cultural gathering where heritage meets contemporary creativity and where audiences encounter Nigerian culture through multiple artistic forms.…

LAPO Microfinance Bank’s Skills Acquisition Scheme has reached 1,392 young Nigerians across 28 states and the Federal Capital Territory, providing practical vocational training, formal certification and a pathway to entrepreneurship since the programme was established in 2016. The initiative, developed to support young people from low-income backgrounds who face financial or other barriers to formal education, has been implemented in collaboration with the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) and the Ministry of Women Affairs. The programme started with 30 participants each in Edo and Lagos states and has expanded to create opportunities…

By Peter Omopo The University of Lagos, University of Ibadan and Covenant University have emerged as Nigeria’s joint highest ranked institutions in the 2027 Times Higher Education World University Rankings. The three universities were placed in the 801 to 1,000 global performance band in the rankings released on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. The latest ranking also showed an increase in the number of Nigerian universities represented globally, with 29 institutions featured in the 2027 edition compared with 24 in the previous year. UNILAG recorded the highest research quality score among the Nigerian universities assessed, with a score of 67.8, according…