Author: TheLagosianMagazine

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo “Asebaje, sebi toun la nwi, aseburu, e ku ara -fifun”…. Those who spread hate, instigate trouble, or celebrate another person’s downfall may escape for a moment, but one day they will face the consequences of their own actions. Stay focused, choose kindness, speak truth, and keep doing good, because in the end, every seed sown return to its owner, and a heart that lifts others will never be put to shame. ADT Cares

By Peter Omopo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday convened a closed-door security meeting with the nation’s top military commanders, intelligence chiefs, and senior security advisers at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, as part of ongoing efforts to address Nigeria’s security challenges. The high-level meeting, which lasted for more than two hours, focused on reviewing the current security situation across the country and evaluating the progress of ongoing military operations in various conflict zones. Discussions also centred on recent offensives by the Armed Forces against terrorist and bandit groups, with security chiefs providing the President with updates on operational developments…

By Jimmy Fatunbi The Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area, Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, has highlighted the achievements of his administration during a guest appearance on the Morayo Show, where he also announced a ₦500,000 business grant for a resident. Speaking during the live interactive programme, Adebanjo outlined his administration’s accomplishments in infrastructure, healthcare, education, environmental sanitation, security, youth and women empowerment, social welfare, and economic development. He reiterated his commitment to delivering people-centred governance through the council’s FINE Agenda, stressing that his administration would continue to prioritise projects and programmes that improve residents’ quality of life. The council…

By Peter Omopo The Federal Government has confirmed that the fourth evacuation flight conveying stranded Nigerians from South Africa is scheduled to arrive at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Thursday evening, as efforts to repatriate affected citizens continue. The update was disclosed by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, who said the Air Peace-operated flight is expected to land at approximately 7:30 p.m. According to the ministry, the flight is carrying 282 Nigerian returnees, including adults and infants, as well as government officials overseeing the evacuation process. In a statement, the ministry noted…

By Peter Omopo The Lagos State Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja has admitted into evidence the extra judicial statements allegedly made by former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), dismissing objections raised by the defence. Justice Rahman Oshodi, in a ruling delivered on Thursday, held that the statements were admissible, ruling that the provisions of Section 4 of the Anti Torture Act, 2017, cited by Emefiele’s counsel, Olalekan Ojo (SAN), did not necessitate a trial within trial to determine their admissibility. The court agreed with the prosecution,…

LAPO Microfinance Bank has announced the appointment of Dorcas Osahenrumwen Thorpe as its Chief Digital Officer (CDO), a strategic move that reinforces the Bank’s commitment to accelerating digital transformation, innovation, and financial inclusion. Thorpe’s appointment follows more than 12 years of distinguished service within the Bank, during which she has held leadership roles across Digital Finance and Corporate Planning and Strategy. Throughout her career at LAPO, she has played a pivotal role in improving operational efficiency, driving business growth, strengthening project execution, leading organisational change initiatives, and supporting donor-funded development programmes. Her elevation to the executive role reflects LAPO Microfinance…

Nigeria’s informal sector remains one of the country’s strongest economic pillars. According to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as of April 2026, the informal economy contributes over 58 per cent of the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and accounts for the vast majority of employment opportunities across the country. This underscores an important national reality: strengthening Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) is central to sustaining Nigeria’s economic growth. Against this backdrop, stakeholders across government, the private sector and development institutions have renewed calls for stronger collaboration to unlock the full potential of Nigeria’s MSME ecosystem. The…

By Jimmy Fatunbi The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka, has defended the party’s decision to substitute some candidates after its primaries, insisting the changes were lawful and formed part of the party’s internal review process. Speaking during an interview on ARISE NEWS on Tuesday, Morka dismissed allegations that the APC arbitrarily replaced candidates or handed tickets to individuals who did not participate in the primaries. According to him, the party received more than 720 petitions from aggrieved aspirants following the primaries. He explained that the complaints were examined by appeal committees before being reviewed…

By Jimmy Fatunbi The Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, has presented brand-new Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) to members of the council’s legislative arm as part of efforts to improve grassroots governance and service delivery. The vehicles were handed over at the council secretariat, with the chairman describing the initiative as a response to the mobility challenges faced by councillors in carrying out their legislative and oversight responsibilities. Adebanjo said the official vehicles would enable councillors to engage more effectively with residents, maintain regular contact with their wards, and respond promptly to community concerns…

By Sunday Adewale By all standards, reform is a necessary ingredient of institutional survival. No public institution can remain effective in a rapidly changing society without periodic review, adaptation, and renewal. It is therefore understandable that the Federal Government has initiated a comprehensive review of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), focusing on eight critical areas of its operations. What should concern Nigerians, however, is not whether reforms should take place, but whether such reforms will strengthen or weaken one of the country’s most successful nation-building institutions. For more than five decades, the NYSC has occupied a unique place in…