Author: TheLagosianMagazine

By Peter Omopo A tragic incident has been reported in Kano State, where a housewife, Hafsatu Yusuf, died hours after giving birth to quintuplets at the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital. The woman reportedly passed away less than 24 hours after delivering the five babies—three boys and two girls—in what medical experts describe as a rare case. Confirming the development, the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Ministry of Health, Nabulisi Abubakar, said the mother died due to complications arising during childbirth. According to him, Yusuf succumbed to severe postpartum bleeding despite efforts by medical personnel to save her life.…

By Peter Omopo Political developments are gathering momentum in Jigawa State as an aide to Governor Umar Namadi has stepped down from his position to pursue elective office ahead of the 2027 general elections. Auwal Ibrahim Sansani, who served as Special Assistant to the governor on Small Town Water Supply, formally resigned his appointment in a letter dated March 25, 2026. The resignation was submitted through the office of the Secretary to the State Government. Sansani said his decision was in line with federal guidelines mandating political appointees seeking elective positions to vacate their offices ahead of the election cycle.…

By Peter Omopo Nigeria’s Wahid Oshodi has been recognised as Real Nigerian of the Week following his appointment to the board of World Table Tennis, the commercial arm of the International Table Tennis Federation. Oshodi’s elevation marks a significant milestone for Nigeria and the African continent in global table tennis administration, placing a Nigerian at the centre of key decisions shaping the sport’s commercial and developmental direction. His appointment has been widely described as a reflection of his long-standing contributions to table tennis, both locally and internationally, where he has played active roles in administration, development initiatives, and the promotion…

By Peter Omopo The Wife of the Governor of Cross River State, Eyoanwan Bassey Otu, has condemned the alleged assault on street children in the state, describing the act as unacceptable and a violation of their fundamental rights. In a statement issued on Thursday, Mrs. Otu reacted to reports that some street children were tied down and beaten with a machete, expressing outrage over the incident and stressing that such treatment undermines the dignity of vulnerable members of society. She emphasised that every child, regardless of their background or circumstances, deserves protection, compassion, and the opportunity to live with dignity.…

By Peter Omopo At least 35 people have been reported missing after a commercial bus carrying more than 40 passengers plunged into the Padma River in Bangladesh’s Rajbari district. The incident occurred at about 5:00 p.m. on Thursday at the Daulatdia ferry ghat when the bus reportedly lost control while boarding a ferry and fell into the river. Local sources said several passengers were trapped inside the submerged vehicle, raising fears of a higher casualty toll. Emergency responders have recovered multiple bodies, while some passengers managed to swim to safety. According to reports, the bus was travelling from Rajbari to…

By Kolawole Omotola The Lagos State Police Command has arrested three suspected members of a criminal syndicate allegedly involved in the theft and vandalism of exotic vehicle components across the state. The suspects—Obinna Okeke (27), Emmanuel Anyanwu (38), and Joshua Nkemdirim (31)—were apprehended following months of intelligence gathering and surveillance by police operatives. According to police authorities, the trio specialised in disguising as security personnel to gain access to residential estates, where they reportedly carried out their operations. Their method allegedly involved the use of a modified Mercedes-Benz car jack, which they used to intimidate unsuspecting victims while posing as…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo What stopped my parents will not define my destiny; their struggles are part of my story, not the limit of my future. I honour their journey and the battles they faced, but I choose growth where they experienced defeat, healing where there was pain and courage where fear once ruled. Every generation is given a chance to rise higher, learn wiser, and build stronger, and I refuse to let inherited hardship become a permanent identity. I carry forward the lessons, not the limitations, believing that resilience, faith, and determination can transform endings into new beginnings. Asiwaju…

By Peter Omopo Governor Chukwuma Soludo has appointed Chiamaka Nnake as the Secretary to the State Government, making her the first woman to occupy the position since the creation of Anambra State in 1991. The appointment was announced on Tuesday following the governor’s second-term inauguration. Nnake, a 39-year-old finance expert from Nawfia in Njikoka Local Government Area, succeeds Professor Solomon Chukwulobelu, who served during Soludo’s first term and part of the previous administration. Before her appointment, she was the State Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, where she oversaw reforms including the digitisation of fiscal processes and the introduction of…

By Peter Omopo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Abuja after spending the Eid-el-Fitr break in Lagos following his recent state visit to the United Kingdom. The President departed Lagos on Wednesday evening, with his aircraft taking off from the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport at about 6:44 pm. Tinubu had earlier arrived in Nigeria from the United Kingdom in the early hours of Friday and participated in Eid-el-Fitr prayers at Dodan Barracks during his stay in Lagos. While in the state, the President held a series of engagements, including meetings with 23 governors. Among them…

By Peter Omopo The Commissioner of Police in charge of the Federal Capital Territory, Ahmed Sanusi, has disclosed that detention facilities under his command have been equipped with air conditioners to ensure humane treatment of suspects. Sanusi made the disclosure during a press briefing in Abuja, stating that individuals in police custody deserve dignity and proper care. He said suspects should not be treated as condemned persons, noting that their guilt or innocence can only be determined by a court of law. According to him, providing improved conditions in detention is part of efforts to uphold human rights and build…