Author: TheLagosianMagazine

By Peter Omopo The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced the resumption of the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration exercise, with the third and final phase set to begin on May 11, 2026. In a statement, the commission said the exercise, which was earlier suspended on April 17, will run until July 10, 2026. It explained that the pause in the second phase was to allow for the clean-up of the voter register after its publication for claims and objections. INEC urged eligible Nigerians who have attained the age of 18, as well as those who missed earlier registration phases, to…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo “Bá inú sọ, má bà á ènìyàn sọ; ènìyàn kò sí láyé mọ́, ayé ti déke.” …Speak your truth, but never use your words to hurt others because genuine people are rare, and the world has grown delicate. Be kind and sincere, yet wise enough not to rely completely on anyone, be it friends, partners, or even family. Trust with caution, stand firm in your own strength, and protect your heart, for in a changing world, your stability must come from within. ADT Cares

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo “O ta ọfa soke, o si odo bori; bi ọba ayé ò rí i, t’ọrun ń wo o”…The arrow is shot upward and crosses the river; even if the king on earth does not see it, heaven is watching. Let this remind you that no action, good or bad, truly goes unnoticed. People may hide wicked deeds or disguise mischievous intentions from others, but nothing is hidden from the eyes above. So walk in integrity, choose what is right, and remember: what you do in secret still speaks where it matters most. ADT Cares

By Jimmy Fatunbi In a bold move aimed at easing the burden of electricity costs on vulnerable residents, artisans, market men and women, the Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, partnered with PawaPlay Digital Limited to provide prepaid electricity tokens to residents across the council area. This impactful intervention, officially launched under the banner of the MOYO LIGHT INITIATIVE, is designed to support over 300 vulnerable households by providing them with prepaid electricity tokens to credit their electricity meters, ensuring access to power and bringing relief to families facing economic challenges. According to…

By Abiodun Moshood Olowokogbajo The hallowed precincts of the Vice-Chancellery at Lagos State University (LASU) became a theater of profound intellectual and emotional resonance as the ivory tower paused to celebrate a paragon of academic excellence. In an event characterized by high-octane erudition and administrative warmth, Miss Rashidat Olamidayo Ajakaye, the record-breaking Graduate Assistant and trailblazing First-Class scholar of English Education, presented a monumental poetic tribute to the Distinguished Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji-Bello, mni, NPOM, on the auspicious occasion of her birthday. This grand gesture of institutional appreciation was not merely a solo endeavor but a collaborative masterpiece of…

By Peter Omopo The United States has resumed visa processing for foreign-trained doctors, including those from Nigeria, reversing an earlier policy that had temporarily halted their applications. According to a report by The New York Times, the restriction, introduced in January, had suspended decisions on visa extensions, work permits, and green card applications under a broader travel policy affecting nearly 39 countries. However, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services has now updated its guidelines, exempting medical doctors from the suspension and allowing their applications to proceed. A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security confirmed that visa-related processes for physicians…

By Peter Omopo The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company has confirmed the abduction of two of its staff members in Ogun State. In a statement released in Ibadan, the company said the incident occurred on April 29, 2026, expressing concern over the safety of the affected employees. IBEDC disclosed that it is working closely with relevant security agencies to secure the safe release of the abducted staff, while also maintaining contact with their families and providing necessary support. The company, however, stated that due to the sensitive nature of the situation and ongoing rescue efforts, further details could not be made…

By Peter Omopo The United Bank for Africa has dismissed as false a viral social media report claiming that its Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, has divorced his wife. In a statement issued in Lagos and signed by the bank’s Group Head of Brand, Marketing and Corporate Communications, Alero Ladipo, the institution described the claim as fabricated, malicious, and intended to mislead the public while damaging the reputation of the businessman. The bank disclosed that the matter has been reported to law enforcement authorities, adding that three individuals allegedly linked to the creation and spread of the claims have been arrested.…

By Peter Omopo The All Progressives Congress has announced an extension of deadlines for the sale and submission of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Monday by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the party said the sale of forms will now close at midnight on May 6, 2026, while the submission of completed forms has been extended to midnight on May 7, 2026. The party also revised its screening schedule, noting that the exercise will now hold from May 8 to May 12, 2026, with the publication of…

By Peter Omopo Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos, has ruled that certain extrajudicial statements made by Henry Omoile, co-defendant to former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Godwin Emefiele, are admissible in evidence. The ruling followed a “trial-within-trial” initiated after Omoile challenged the statements he made to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, alleging they were obtained under oppression and inducement. Delivering his decision on Monday, Justice Oshodi held that the prosecution had established that the statements obtained on February 26, 2024, were made voluntarily, without coercion, threat, or inducement. He noted that there was…