Author: TheLagosianMagazine

By Peter Omopo 3rd September 2025 The Federal Government has unveiled the complete list of subjects for Junior and Senior Secondary Schools under Nigeria’s newly introduced national curriculum, set to take effect from September 2025. The development came to light on Wednesday after the Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, shared the subject breakdown on his official X handle. His post included an image of the curriculum covering both JSS and SS classes. According to the government, the new framework is designed to modernise learning by embedding digital literacy, coding, and entrepreneurship as compulsory subjects, while…

By Peter Omopo 3rd September 2025 Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has cautioned Nigerians against religious profiling in the wake of renewed Boko Haram attacks, stressing that the insurgents kill indiscriminately, targeting both Muslims and Christians. The lawmaker issued the warning on Wednesday in reaction to fresh assaults on Ngoshe village in Gwoza Local Government Area and Mussa community in Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. At least eight people were killed over the weekend—five Muslim farmers in Ngoshe on Saturday and three Christian youths in Mussa on Sunday. Dozens of houses and shops were also set ablaze…

By Peter Omopo 3rd September 2025 The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to step up action against fraud and financial crimes undermining transparency and safety in the nation’s aviation sector. The call was made on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by NCAA Director-General, Captain Chris Najomo, and his management team to EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. According to a statement posted on the EFCC’s official X handle, Najomo identified fraudulent practices affecting regulatory efficiency, including non-remittance of funds, revenue under-reporting, ticketing manipulations, and illegal charter operations…

By Peter Omopo 3rd September 2025 A Paris appeals court on Wednesday postponed until December the corruption retrial of Papa Massata Diack, son of the late former president of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), Lamine Diack. Papa Massata Diack, 60, was one of six men convicted in 2020 over a scheme to cover up 23 Russian doping offences in exchange for lucrative sponsorship contracts. He was initially sentenced to five years in prison and fined €1 million. However, France’s highest court, the Court of Cassation, partially annulled his conviction in November 2024, paving the way for a new…

By Peter Omopo 4th September 2025 Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has revealed that the Lagos Rail Mass Transit Blue Line has transported over five million passengers since it was launched two years ago. Sanwo-Olu, in a statement shared on his official X handle on Wednesday, said the rail line had maintained a clean safety record, operating without a single accident since commencement in 2023. “In these two years, the Blue Line has carried more than five million passengers safely, without a single accident. Trains now run every 10 minutes, making over 90 trips each day. Journeys that once took…

By Peter Omopo 3rd September 2025 Lagos is set to make history as the first African city to host the E1 Series electric boat racing championship, scheduled for October 4 and 5, 2025. The announcement was made during a press briefing on Monday, where Rodi Basso, Chief Executive Officer of the E1 Series, confirmed Lagos’ successful bid to stage the global event after beating several world-class cities. Describing the development as “a major milestone for sport, sustainability, and commerce in Africa,” Basso said the event would showcase innovation in the boating industry and highlight how alternative power can drive sustainability.…

By Peter Omopo 2nd September 2025 Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, has clarified his controversial remark describing Lagos State as a “no-man’s land,” a comment that sparked widespread outrage following his appearance on Arise Television’s Daybreak programme on Wednesday. Reacting to the backlash on his official X handle, Bwala admitted that Lagos is historically and constitutionally the land of the Yoruba people, stressing that his earlier statement was misinterpreted. “Don’t misinterpret what I said in my interview this morning. Culturally, historically, and constitutionally, Lagos belongs to the Yoruba people, and that has never been…

By Jimmy Fatunbi Former host of Television Continental’s “Your View,, Morayo Afolabi-Brown, paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA, Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo in his office. During the visit, Mrs. Afolabi-Brown congratulated Hon. Moyosore on his emergence as Executive Chairman and commended his leadership journey and dedication to community development. She further shared with him about her future plans In his response, Hon. Adebanjo appreciated Mrs. Afolabi-Brown for the visit and her kind words of encouragement. He described her as a seasoned broadcaster whose work continues to inspire many, and he expressed his support and best wishes…

By Jimmy Fatunbi In a demonstration of people-centered leadership and compassion, the Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA, Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, has approved the immediate employment of Mrs. Iyanda Victoria, a resident of the Onigbongbo community. Earlier today, Hon. Adebanjo met with the Iyanda family. In the course of their discussion, the Chairman learned of the family’s situation, particularly the burden Mrs. Iyanda has shouldered in sustaining herself, her little kid, and her visually impaired husband through tedious work and meager income. Deeply moved by her resilience and determination, Hon. Adebanjo promptly approved her employment, with effect from next month, October.…

By Jimmy Fatunbi A high powered delegation from the University of Lagos Alumni Association and Security Unit visited the the Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA, Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo. The delegation was led by Prof. Bayo Oladipo, Dean of the Faculty of Education, and the Coordinating Officer of the University’s Security Unit, Mr. David Omotosho. Prof. Oladipo warmly introduced members of the delegation from the Faculty of Education before handing over to Mr. Omotosho for the presentation of the members of his team. In his remarks, Prof. Oladipo described the Chairman as a proud product of the University of Lagos and…