Author: TheLagosianMagazine

By Kolawole Omotola Olaide Fresh conversations surrounding the 2027 presidential election have once again placed former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan at the center of constitutional debate over whether he can legally return to the ballot. The renewed argument follows a suit currently before the Federal High Court in Abuja, where a legal practitioner is asking the court to declare Jonathan ineligible to contest for president again. The plaintiff argues that the former president had already taken the presidential oath twice — first in 2010 after the death of late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and again after winning the 2011 presidential…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo “San – an laa rin, aje nii muni pekoro”… One walks gently and patiently before wealth brings abundance. In life and business, not every humble or time-consuming move is a sign of weakness; sometimes it’s strategy. The person moving slowly today may be building something strong enough to last tomorrow. Patience, consistency, and wisdom will always beat haste without direction. ADT Cares

LAPO Microfinance Bank has announced the appointment of Dr. Kazeem Kolawole Durodoye as an independent non-executive director as part of efforts to strengthen its corporate governance and strategic oversight. In a statement, the bank said Durodoye brings over three decades of experience spanning information technology, cybersecurity, project management and financial systems transformation. He holds a Ph.D. in Information Science from the University of Ibadan and is currently pursuing another doctoral degree in Cybersecurity at Capitol Technology University, United States. His academic qualifications also include a Master of Information Science, a Master of Science in Pharmaceutics (Pharmaceutical Microbiology), and a Bachelor’s…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo “Gbogbo alangba lo danu dele, a ko mo eyi t’inu n run.” ….Every lizard lies flat on its stomach, yet we can not tell which one is battling pain within. In the same way, people may look strong, happy, and successful on the outside, but many carry silent struggles invisible to others. Ẹ má ṣe fi irisi eniyan ṣe idajọ igbesi aye wọn…. never judge a person’s life by appearance alone. Be kind, be patient, and show compassion because everyone is fighting a battle you may never see. ADT Cares

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo “Bi isu eni ba ta, a ma dawo bo je ni”…when your yam is ripe, you cover it with your hands while eating. The proverb reminds us that not every success needs a loud announcement. Celebrate your wins with wisdom, share your achievements with trusted people, and move quietly enough to avoid envy, unnecessary attention, or hidden enemies. Sometimes, the best way to protect your blessings is to enjoy them humbly and privately. ADT Cares

By Peter Omopo The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has waived the screening requirement for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the party’s forthcoming presidential primaries, declaring him automatically cleared to participate in the exercise. The decision was reached during the NWC’s 188th meeting held on May 6, 2026, and was disclosed in a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka. According to the APC leadership, the waiver was granted based on provisions of the party’s constitution, citing Tinubu’s status as the incumbent president, his previous clearance during the 2022 presidential primaries, and…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo “Ohun tí ajá rí tó fi ń gbó, ohun ni àgùntàn rí tó fi ń ṣe ìrán wò….” What the dog sees and barks at is the same thing the sheep sees, yet it stays calm and simply observes. Not everything you see or hear deserves your reaction. Sometimes silence is strength, and restraint is wisdom. In a noisy world that pushes you to respond to everything, choose peace, choose control, and protect your energy; because true power is not in reacting to every situation, but in knowing when to stay still. ADT Cares

By Peter Omopo Fresh controversy has erupted in Lagos politics following allegations of ethnic bias and nepotism against Jese Okey-Joe Onuakalusi after a viral list of beneficiaries of his constituency-sponsored foreign training programmes sparked outrage across social media and political circles. The lawmaker, elected under the platform of the Labour Party to represent the predominantly Yoruba Oshodi-Isolo II Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, came under heavy criticism after records circulating online showed that a significant majority of the beneficiaries selected for overseas training programmes in China and South Africa appeared to be of Igbo extraction, while only a…

By Ambassador Olayinka Agboola (Mr Parrot) Dedicated To Late Veteran Journalist, Clement Ige All plans have been concluded by the management of ParrotXtra Media Network to celebrate the 61st birthday anniversary of the founder of the media outfit, Ambassador Olayinka Agboola on Tuesday, May 5th, 2026. In a statement over the weekend, the outfit confirmed that a former Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barrister Iyiola Oladokun has agreed to chair a live panellists’ session during the weekly Radio Show regularly hosted by ParrotXtra Media Network on the biggest radio station in the South West of Nigeria, Splash 105.5fm, Ibadan every…

By Peter Omopo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has engaged global investors in Paris, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to transparency, fiscal discipline, and sustained economic reforms aimed at stabilising Nigeria’s economy. At the meeting, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, highlighted Nigeria’s economic performance, noting that the country recorded an 11.2 per cent growth in GDP in dollar terms in 2025. He said the figure reinforces Nigeria’s ambition to build a $1 trillion economy by 2030. Oyedele also outlined the government’s immediate priorities, including translating reforms into tangible benefits for citizens, while pledging to publish…