Author: TheLagosianMagazine

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo “Ohun tí owó mi kò tó, má fi gògò fà”( don’t drag me into what my money cannot afford). Reminds us to live with wisdom and contentment. Many people fall into trouble because they try to keep up with lifestyles, expectations, or achievements beyond their capacity. The pressure to impress or compare often leads to stress, debt, and disappointment. True strength is knowing your limits and growing at your own pace without forcing what you are not yet ready for. Success is not about doing what everyone else is doing but about building a life you…

By Jimmy Fatunbi The United States has deployed multiple MQ-9 drones and about 200 military personnel to Nigeria to support ongoing counterinsurgency operations through intelligence sharing and training. According to a report by Reuters, the mission is strictly non-combat, with U.S. forces providing surveillance and advisory assistance rather than engaging in frontline operations or conducting airstrikes. Officials from both the United States and Nigeria said the deployment was made at the request of Nigerian authorities to strengthen efforts to identify and respond to terrorist threats, particularly in the northern region. A U.S. defence official described the move as part of…

By Segun Adeoye “One of the penalties of refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.” — Plato, The Republic In the early days of his first term as Governor of Lagos State around 2000, Bola Ahmed Tinubu found himself in a public spat with the Awolowo political dynasty. The dispute, seemingly trivial, revolved around symbolism—his adoption of the Gandhi-style glasses and fez cap associated with Chief Obafemi Awolowo. A grandson of Awolowo, a Cambridge law professor, accused Tinubu of projecting himself as an Awoist without embodying the discipline, diligence, and moral virtues…

By Peter Omopo Not every hand that claps for you wants you to win. Some are only measuring your rhythm to disrupt it later. Enemies who look like friends often hide behind laughter, loyalty, and shared moments, but their intentions surface when your growth threatens their comfort. Be warm, but not blind; kind, but not careless. Protect your dreams by listening more than you speak, observing patterns instead of promises, and trusting consistency over charm. Staying watchful doesn’t mean living in fear means honouring your journey enough to guard it wisely. Asiwaju Cares

By Kolawole Omotola | March 21, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians to embrace peace, unity, and collective responsibility in strengthening national security as Muslims across the country marked the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The President, who returned to Lagos in the early hours of Friday after a brief state visit to the United Kingdom, joined other faithful at the Eid prayer ground in Dodan Barracks, where he emphasized that peace remains the foundation for sustainable development. Speaking after the prayers, Tinubu stressed that ensuring security is not the sole duty of government but a collective obligation of all…

By Jimmy Fatunbi Widespread condemnation has followed reports that several women and female students were assaulted during a traditional festival in Ozoro, the headquarters of Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State. The incident reportedly occurred during the ‘Alue-Do’ festival held on Thursday, March 19, where groups of youths allegedly targeted women in public spaces. Videos that surfaced on social media the following day showed disturbing scenes of young women being chased, forcibly stripped, and attacked in broad daylight, triggering outrage across the country. In one of the clips, a woman seated on a motorcycle was pulled to the…

By Jimmy Fatunbi Hyacinth Alia, Governor of Benue State, has directed all political appointees under his administration who intend to contest in the 2027 general elections to resign their positions on or before March 30. The directive was communicated in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, and released to journalists in Makurdi on Friday. The governor said the move is aimed at sustaining the pace of development across the state, stressing that governance must not be slowed by political ambitions. He noted that early resignations would enable him to promptly appoint replacements and ensure continuity in…

By Jimmy Fatunbi The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has swiftly evolved from a landmark industrial project into a strategic energy hub, as African nations increasingly rely on it to sustain their fuel needs in a volatile global market. A recent report by Bloomberg indicates that several governments across the continent—led by South Africa—are intensifying efforts to secure fuel supplies from the 650,000-barrel-per-day facility. This surge in demand comes as long-established supply chains from the Middle East face growing uncertainty. The shift is largely driven by escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.…

By Peter Omopo Governor of has congratulated Muslims in the state and across Nigeria on the successful completion of Ramadan, calling for sustained commitment to unity, peace, and the enduring values of the holy month. In his Eid-el-Fitr message on Friday, the governor described the occasion as a time for gratitude, spiritual renewal, and reflection, urging the Muslim Ummah to uphold virtues such as sacrifice, patience, compassion, discipline, and tolerance beyond the Ramadan period. He emphasised that these values should continue to guide daily life, stressing the importance of total submission to the will of Allah and peaceful coexistence within…

By Peter Omopo The Presidency has dismissed reports suggesting that Nigeria has agreed to accept foreign deportees under a new migration agreement with the United Kingdom, stating that the deal applies strictly to Nigerian citizens residing illegally in the UK. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, made the clarification in a statement on Friday, amid growing public concern over the scope of the agreement. Ajayi stressed that Nigeria would not accept non-citizens under the arrangement, noting that the UK government is not compelling the country to receive individuals who are not Nigerians. “The agreement…