Author: TheLagosianMagazine

By Peter Omopo  Oyo, Nigeria | July 8, 2025 — In a historic development, the Governing Council of Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo State, has appointed Professor Ebunoluwa Oduwole as the institution’s first female Vice-Chancellor since its founding. The announcement was made on Tuesday through an official statement released by the university, marking a significant milestone in both the university’s history and Nigeria’s higher education landscape. Professor Oduwole, a seasoned academic and administrator, will assume the role from the current Vice-Chancellor, Professor Timothy Adebayo, whose five-year term is set to conclude in the coming months. Her appointment follows a competitive and…

By Peter Omopo  Bunza, Kebbi State | July 8, 2025 — Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has ordered the immediate deployment of relief materials to victims of a devastating flood that struck several communities in Bunza and Arewa Local Government Areas, leaving over 160 houses destroyed and scores of residents injured. The directive was issued following Friday night’s torrential rainfall, which triggered massive flooding in Zogirma village in Bunza LGA. Eyewitnesses described the floodwaters as “terrifying,” rising rapidly and trapping many residents inside their homes. In a statement on Tuesday, the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ahmed Idris, said the State…

By Peter Omopo  Abuja, July 8, 2025 — The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja, has fixed July 17, 2025, to deliver its ruling on a motion filed by former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, seeking the temporary release of his international passport to enable him travel abroad for medical treatment. Justice Maryann Anenih adjourned the matter after hearing arguments from the defence and prosecution teams on Tuesday. Bello, who is facing prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged ₦110.4 billion fraud, had submitted an application supported by a 22-paragraph affidavit, a medical report,…

By Peter Omopo  UYO, July 8, 2025 — Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has approved a ₦20,000 monthly allowance for all National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members of Akwa Ibom origin serving across Nigeria. This latest gesture follows the recent increase in allowances for corps members currently posted to the state, which was raised from ₦5,000 to ₦20,000 per month, with effect from August 1, 2025. According to a statement issued by the Government House in Uyo on Tuesday, the approval was part of the resolutions adopted at the State Executive Council meeting held on Monday. Governor Eno…

By Peter Omopo  ADO-EKITI, July 8, 2025 — Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on Monday officially swore in Justice Lekan Ogunmoye as the sixth substantive Chief Judge of the state, urging him to uphold the principles of justice, integrity, and impartiality in the discharge of his duties. Justice Ogunmoye, who had been serving in an acting capacity since November 5, 2024, following the passing of his predecessor, Justice Oyewole Adeyeye, was confirmed by the Ekiti State House of Assembly on July 3, 2025, after receiving recommendations from the judiciary committee. The swearing-in ceremony, held at the Conference Hall of the…

By Peter Omopo Kano, July 8, 2025 — In a grand gesture to mark his official resumption as General Manager of Kano Pillars Football Club, Nigerian international football star Ahmed Musa has gifted brand-new Toyota Land Cruiser SUVs to all players and officials of the team. The surprise announcement was made during a brief ceremony at the club’s headquarters on Monday, drawing widespread excitement from team members and club supporters alike. Musa, who also serves as team captain, said the gesture was part of his personal commitment to motivating the squad and raising the club’s morale as the new season…

By Peter Omopo  Lagos, July 8, 2025 — In a region famed for its deep-rooted monarchies and cultural heritage, several Yoruba traditional rulers have etched their names in history with exceptionally long reigns, serving as enduring symbols of continuity, tradition, and unity in their respective domains. As of July 2025, three monarchs stand out for the remarkable length of their rule, with two still on the throne and one having recently transitioned, leaving behind a legacy of decades-long leadership. 1. Oba James Adelusi Aladesuru II — Onigede of Igede-Ekiti (66 Years on the Throne) Topping the list is Oba James…

By Peter Omopo  Lagos | July 7, 2025. In a renewed effort to ease traffic flow and enhance road safety, the Lagos State Government on Monday dismantled a number of illegal checkpoints along the Lagos–Badagry Expressway. The operation was spearheaded by the state Commissioner for Home Affairs, Alhaji Ibrahim Layode, who led a high-level task force comprising senior officers from the Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Customs Service, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and a representative from the Akran of Badagry. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the enforcement followed a strategic meeting held between the commissioner…

By Peter Omopo  Abuja | July 7, 2025. KoThe House of Representatives Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration has approved the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency’s (NIMASA) ₦774.77 billion budget proposal for the 2025 fiscal year. The endorsement came during a budget defence session held Monday at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, with the committee chaired by Hon. Khadija Abba-Ibrahim of Yobe State. Presenting the budget on behalf of the NIMASA Director-General, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, the agency’s Executive Director of Finance and Administration, Chidi Offodile, disclosed that the proposed revenue target for 2025 stands at ₦774.66 billion.…

By Peter Omopo  As Nigeria continues to balance modern governance with traditional institutions, the Yoruba region remains a beacon of monarchical continuity, with several of its royal fathers having ruled for decades. These monarchs are not just figureheads but vital custodians of culture, tradition, and unity across their communities. Among the most distinguished are: 1. Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona – Awujale of Ijebuland (Reign: 65 Years) Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona stands as the longest-reigning monarch in Yorubaland, having ascended the throne of Ijebuland on April 2, 1960. Now in his 65th year on the throne, the Awujale is widely respected…