Author: TheLagosianMagazine

By RASHIDAT OLAMIDAYO AJAKAYE To the tired flames, to the fading smiles, time is ever righteous, determination is young till the casket comes, vegetations and forestries never die, I can do it! Lose no dream to the adamant gates of challenge, if challenges were able to speak, they would tell souls to never leave them untreated. Hardest challenges and celebrations are neighbours, I can do it! When tough times come, remember that you should not expect smiles while walking long miles, keep your hope steady as the presence of the cloud, I can do it! Even the sky knows not…

By Hope O’Rukevbe Eghagha Banji: A Speaker Speaks No More! Rita: How poetic! How dramatic! Uyi: How decisive! Now there will be peace in the world! Rita: Excuse me. Now you are being sarcastic! Uyi: In a world of absurdities, it is sarcasm that keeps one sane! Rita: It has been poetic to me, anyway. That’s my opinion. Banji: What is poetic? The language or the experience? Rita: Both, I believe. Lessons in hubris. The power of power, the failure of power. The wheel came full circle for a man consumed by innate arrogance. Banji: One of the lessons…

The Nigeria Labour Congress has frowned on the recent hike in the pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, describing it as the height of insensitivity against the masses. Senior NLC officials disclosed this in separate interviews with our correspondents on Sunday, as oil marketers refuted being blamed for the recent hike in PMS prices nationwide. Similarly, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery also said the rise in petrol price was not from the $20bn Lekki-based plant but due to an increase in the cost of crude oil, the major component for refined petroleum products. Recall that on Friday, the…

It was a tragic weekend in Niger State after no fewer than 70 persons, including a pregnant woman and many children, were burnt to death while scooping fuel from a crashed fuel tanker. At least 56 residents sustained varying degrees of burns and were rushed to different hospitals for treatment. The tragic incident occurred on Saturday morning when a speeding petrol tanker crashed on Dikko Junction along the expressway between Niger and Kaduna states. While two eyewitnesses said over 80 people died, the National Emergency Management Agency said 70 residents lost their lives in the explosion. How it happened —…

As Nigeria’s refining capacity increases, the 450,000 barrels of crude oil allocated for local refineries is no longer enough. This is as the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission revealed that the Dangote refinery, the Port Harcourt refinery, and six others would need 770,500 barrels for daily fuel production. From data the NUPRC sourced from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, the country’s refining capacity is put at 974,500 barrels per day, taking a look at only functioning refineries. “The Federal Executive Council has approved that the 450,000 barrels meant for domestic consumption be offered in Naira to Nigerian…

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is planning to import more crude oil as supply from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited becomes insufficient for fuel production at the $20bn Lekki-based facility. Officials at the plant said the facility has ramped up production to about 500,000 barrels per day, with the target of hitting the 650,000bpd mark by June this year. While affirming that the naira-for-crude deal is still on as directed by President Bola Tinubu last year, the sources, who spoke in confidence due to lack of authorisation to speak to the press, maintained that the facility will have to import…

By Sola Ojewusi Mumbai, India – Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was rushed to Lilavati Hospital early Thursday morning with multiple stab injuries after an intruder reportedly broke into his home and attacked him. The incident occurred in an upscale neighborhood of Mumbai, where Khan resides with his family. According to Mumbai Police, the attack happened shortly after midnight when an unidentified man entered Khan’s residence. A scuffle ensued, leaving the actor with six stab wounds, two of which were described as deep, including one near the spine. Niraj Uttamani, the Chief Operating Officer of Lilavati Hospital, confirmed that Khan…

By Our Correspondent – In a shocking and devastating turn of events, a young man identified as Mr. Tartor Ayihe from Ayihe Village took his own life earlier this evening after a land dispute went horribly wrong. According to eyewitnesses, Mr. Ayihe had allegedly sold a plot of land to three different individuals, who all gathered at the Chief’s (Zaki’s) residence to inquire about the transaction. During the meeting, Mr. Ayihe excused himself to retrieve something from his house, but instead, he visited three different shops in search of sniper, a highly toxic pesticide. After purchasing the sniper, Mr. Ayihe returned…

Professor Dahud Shangodoyin, the Commissioner in Charge of Oyo State’s Ministry of Public Works & Transport joined others on Tuesday to celebrate with Parrot Xtra Media Network boss, Ambassador Olayinka Agboola on the fifth anniversary of his popular Radio Show, Parrot Xtra Hour on Splash 105.5fm, Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State. Prof Shangodoyin who was also the celebrity guest on the day’s episode of the show used the opportunity to pray for both Parrot Xtra Media Network, Splash 105.5fm and Lagelu 96.7fm. Said the Professor of Statistics: “I am happy to be here today to mark the fifth…

By RASHIDAT AJAKAYE STRIDA On a land where money has no value, giving a child a fifty Naira note as a favour, and the child reluctantly says “Thank you”, a sachet of biscuits contains just 3 slices? On a land where money has no value, where the highest currency (1,000) cannot afford a dropping litre of petrol, fuelling your generator becomes a threat to feeding. On a land where money has no value, a tuber of yam is for heavy-pockets, and light-pockets purchase Aboki’s fries, ten Naira refusing to bring a Maggi cube home. On a land where money has…