Author: TheLagosianMagazine

Former Attorney- General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mr Mohammed Bello Adoke (SAN), will on Thursday (tomorrow) presents his most awaited and compelling book on one of Nigeria’s most contentious oil deals to Nigerians from all walks of life. The revealing and incisive book titled: “OPL 245: The Inside Story of the $1.3bn Oil Block,” will be unveiled at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja under the Chairmanship of former President Goodluck Jonathan while Vice President Kashim Shettima is the Special Guest of Honour at the event. Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde is the Chief Book Presenter…

Former Attorney- General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mr Mohammed Bello Adoke (SAN), will on Thursday (tomorrow) presents his most awaited and compelling book on one of Nigeria’s most contentious oil deals to Nigerians from all walks of life. The revealing and incisive book titled: “OPL 245: The Inside Story of the $1.3bn Oil Block,” will be unveiled at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja under the Chairmanship of former President Goodluck Jonathan while Vice President Kashim Shettima is the Special Guest of Honour at the event. Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde is the Chief Book Presenter…

By Peter Omopo  Awka, July 8, 2025 — A tragic incident has occurred at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, as a 300-level student of Microbiology, identified as Tochi Martins Attah, reportedly slumped and died while playing football on campus. The incident happened on Monday near the Elmada Hostel area, where students often gather for recreational activities. Tochi, who was popularly known among his peers as “T-Funds”, was confirmed dead shortly after collapsing during the game. Efforts to revive him proved unsuccessful, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The late student was the younger brother of Dr. Simon Attah,…

By Peter Omopo  Lagos, July 8, 2025 — The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has busted a large-scale criminal syndicate engaged in the sale and distribution of fake industrial chemicals, expired food flavourings, unauthorised fertilisers, and repackaged pharmaceutical ingredients valued at over ₦1 billion in the Alapere area of Ketu, Lagos State. During a high-impact enforcement operation, the agency sealed three warehouses stocked with hazardous substances and arrested three suspects in connection with the illegal trade. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, NAFDAC’s Director of Investigation and Enforcement, Dr. Martins Iluyomade, said the bust followed credible…

By Peter Omopo Abuja, July 8, 2025 — A total of 104 young Nigerians have been awarded European Union-funded postgraduate scholarships for the 2025–2026 academic session under the prestigious Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Plus Programme. The announcement was made during the Erasmus+ Pre-Departure Orientation Ceremony held in Abuja on Friday, where the EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Mr. Gautier Mignot, congratulated the recipients for emerging successful from a highly competitive global selection process. “Over 15,000 applications were received worldwide, and you stand among the selected few. You should be proud of yourselves — and so are we,” Mignot said.…

By Peter Omopo  Oyo, Nigeria | July 8, 2025 — In a historic development, the Governing Council of Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo State, has appointed Professor Ebunoluwa Oduwole as the institution’s first female Vice-Chancellor since its founding. The announcement was made on Tuesday through an official statement released by the university, marking a significant milestone in both the university’s history and Nigeria’s higher education landscape. Professor Oduwole, a seasoned academic and administrator, will assume the role from the current Vice-Chancellor, Professor Timothy Adebayo, whose five-year term is set to conclude in the coming months. Her appointment follows a competitive and…

By Peter Omopo  Bunza, Kebbi State | July 8, 2025 — Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has ordered the immediate deployment of relief materials to victims of a devastating flood that struck several communities in Bunza and Arewa Local Government Areas, leaving over 160 houses destroyed and scores of residents injured. The directive was issued following Friday night’s torrential rainfall, which triggered massive flooding in Zogirma village in Bunza LGA. Eyewitnesses described the floodwaters as “terrifying,” rising rapidly and trapping many residents inside their homes. In a statement on Tuesday, the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ahmed Idris, said the State…

By Peter Omopo  Abuja, July 8, 2025 — The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja, has fixed July 17, 2025, to deliver its ruling on a motion filed by former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, seeking the temporary release of his international passport to enable him travel abroad for medical treatment. Justice Maryann Anenih adjourned the matter after hearing arguments from the defence and prosecution teams on Tuesday. Bello, who is facing prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged ₦110.4 billion fraud, had submitted an application supported by a 22-paragraph affidavit, a medical report,…

By Peter Omopo  UYO, July 8, 2025 — Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has approved a ₦20,000 monthly allowance for all National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members of Akwa Ibom origin serving across Nigeria. This latest gesture follows the recent increase in allowances for corps members currently posted to the state, which was raised from ₦5,000 to ₦20,000 per month, with effect from August 1, 2025. According to a statement issued by the Government House in Uyo on Tuesday, the approval was part of the resolutions adopted at the State Executive Council meeting held on Monday. Governor Eno…

By Peter Omopo  ADO-EKITI, July 8, 2025 — Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on Monday officially swore in Justice Lekan Ogunmoye as the sixth substantive Chief Judge of the state, urging him to uphold the principles of justice, integrity, and impartiality in the discharge of his duties. Justice Ogunmoye, who had been serving in an acting capacity since November 5, 2024, following the passing of his predecessor, Justice Oyewole Adeyeye, was confirmed by the Ekiti State House of Assembly on July 3, 2025, after receiving recommendations from the judiciary committee. The swearing-in ceremony, held at the Conference Hall of the…