Author: TheLagosianMagazine

By Dr Wahab Shittu “I will actually be a good President,” she assured me. I confess I didn’t take her seriously; I had no idea she stood a chance in the race. But the confidence in her voice, in her poise, was unmistakable. I should have known better. Confidence, after all, is her birthright. Oyinkan is the first child of two pioneers: the late Professor Folabi Olumide, renowned surgeon and first Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University, and Mrs. Folasade Olumide, the first female Registrar of the University of Lagos. She was raised on the UNILAG campus in a home where…

By Kolawole Omotola Olaide Renowned businessman and elder brother of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, Dr. Deji Adeleke, has appealed to security agencies and election officials to remain impartial during the forthcoming Osun State governorship election. Speaking at the 12th Convocation Ceremony of Adeleke University, Ede, Dr. Adeleke expressed concern over allegations of electoral malpractice involving some police officers and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members. He urged all officials assigned to election duties to uphold integrity and discharge their responsibilities without bias. According to him, election rigging, vote manipulation and violence continue to damage Nigeria’s democratic image and discourage…

By Sola Ojewusi The ancient city of Ile-Ife, revered as the cradle of the Yoruba race, has been thrown into mourning following the passing of Prince Adetunji Ogunwusi, the respected elder brother of His Imperial Majesty, Ọọ̀ni Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, CFR, the 51st Ooni of Ife. The news of Prince Adetunji’s transition has elicited an outpouring of grief from traditional institutions, political leaders, cultural organisations, friends, and admirers across Nigeria and beyond, as tributes continue to celebrate a prince remembered for his dignity, humility, and unwavering commitment to the illustrious House of Oduduwa. Born into the renowned…

By Jimmy Fatunbi Members of the University of Lagos Department of English Alumni (UDEA) have encouraged graduates to embrace lifelong learning, adaptability and continuous self-development, stressing that an English degree should serve as a springboard to diverse professional opportunities rather than a limitation. The charge was delivered during the maiden reunion of the association held at the Afe Babalola Hall, University of Lagos, where the Group Executive of The Alternative Bank, Dr. Jekwu Ozoemene, presented the reunion lecture titled, “Unlocking Global Opportunities with English Studies: The Akoka Legacy.” Drawing from his transition from English studies to executive leadership…

By Kolawole Omotola Olaide The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled a new set of regulations aimed at tightening oversight of Bureau De Change (BDC) operators and improving transparency in the country’s foreign exchange market. Under the revised framework, all BDCs are now required to return any foreign exchange purchased from the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) but left unused within 24 hours after the approved utilisation period expires. The apex bank explained that BDCs will no longer be allowed to retain unused foreign currency in their possession beyond the stipulated timeframe. Any balance that remains unused must be…

By Kolawole Omotola Olaide Former President Goodluck Jonathan has celebrated a joyful family achievement as his son, Ariwera Jonathan, graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom. Jonathan shared the exciting news on Thursday through his social media pages, expressing pride in his son’s dedication and academic success. In his congratulatory message, the former Nigerian leader said he and his wife, Patience Jonathan, were delighted by Ariwera’s accomplishment and wished him a bright and successful future. The graduation celebration was marked with family photographs showing Goodluck Jonathan, his wife, and Ariwera posing together at the university after the ceremony.…

By Kolawole Omotola Olaide The Nigeria Police Force has detained Adeniyi Adeyemi, who allegedly presented himself as the Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), as investigations into the controversial organisation continue. Adeyemi is currently being held at the headquarters of the Force Intelligence Department’s Intelligence Response Team (IRT) at the former Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) facility in Guzape, Abuja, where investigators are questioning him over allegations linked to forgery, impersonation and the operation of an alleged fake government agency. Police sources disclosed that Adeyemi was arrested by operatives of the Intelligence Response Team in Osun State before…

By Kolawole Omotola Olaide The Ebonyi State Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has advised that a post-mortem examination is necessary to determine the cause of the death of 26-year-old physiotherapist, Mary Habila, whose death at the residence of the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has continued to attract national attention. According to information contained in the DPP’s legal advice to the Ebonyi State Police Command, the available evidence has not established the exact circumstances surrounding Habila’s sudden death, making an autopsy the most appropriate means of guiding investigators. The legal opinion, reportedly issued on July 15, noted that preliminary…

By Kolawole Omotola Olaide Several filling stations across Nigeria have increased the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), with motorists in Abuja and nearby areas now paying as much as N1,220 per litre. A market check on Thursday showed that major independent marketers, including AA Rano and Ranoil, raised their petrol prices from the previous range of N1,170 to N1,180 per litre to N1,220 per litre, representing an increase of between N40 and N50 per litre. Despite the latest adjustment by some marketers, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and several other retail outlets maintained their existing prices,…

By Kolawole Omotola Olaide Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested a man suspected of carrying out espionage activities during an ongoing military operation in Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State. The arrest followed intensified security operations launched after soldiers successfully repelled an attempted terrorist infiltration on a military formation in Cross Kauwa on July 11. According to security reports, personnel of the 68 Battalion apprehended the suspect on July 13 while conducting follow-up clearance operations in Mallam Fatori. The suspect, identified as Abubakar Mohammed Zen, reportedly claimed to be a citizen of the Republic of Niger. During preliminary…