Author: TheLagosianMagazine

Renowned broadcast journalist Sean Polotee, also known as the President of Maagbon Republic, has been appointed as the Special Adviser on Media and Communications for the National Coalition of Apostles, Bishops, Archbishops, and Cardinals (NCABAC). Polotee, whose real name is Tee Abiola Alabi Oduola-Adeleke, has been a prominent figure in the media industry for nearly two decades, making significant contributions in print, electronic, and online media. Sean Polotee’s career as an investigative journalist is marked by his commitment to informing and engaging his audience about national issues in an approachable manner. His advocacy movement, “MAAGBON,” meaning “DON’T SHAKE,” has garnered…

By Sola Ojewusi Renowned for her nearly four-decade-long career, Onyeka Onwenu, known as the ‘Elegant Stallion,’ has passed away. The iconic “One Love” singer collapsed and died at the Reddington Hospital in Lagos after performing at a private event. Sources close to the family reveal that Onwenu was attending a friend’s birthday party when she took to the stage. After her performance, she returned to her seat and suddenly collapsed. Emergency services swiftly transported her to the hospital in Victoria Island, where she was later pronounced dead. The cause of death remains unconfirmed. A family insider, speaking anonymously, stated: “It…

By Jimmy Fatunbi University of Lagos Professor and former Commissioner for Higher Education in Delta State, Hope Oghenerukevbe Eghagha, has been elected as the first National President of Ziks Old Students’ Association (ZOKA), Ziks Secondary School, Sapele. Eghagha, a renowned poet and lecturer at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), was elected along other national officers to run the activities of the alumni association for the next three years. Ziks Secondary School, Sapele, Delta State, was founded in 1943 by late Chief Festus Okotie-Eboh as Ziks College of Commerce. It was later renamed Ziks Academy and Zik Grammar School. A statement…

By Jimmy Fatunbi President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital, received words of assurance from Niger Delta Youths of their unalloyed commitment to the success of the President Bola Tinubu administration, saying “we will not be part of the planned protests against our president, rather, we will continue to support him to succeed.” Akpabio got the assurance of the Youths while launching a Youth Internship Scheme initiated by the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, for 10,000 youths of the Niger Delta region. Akpabio, who spoke during the NDDC Executive Management Engagement with Niger…

By Eseohe Solomon Baron’s Café, a publishing imprint of a media company, Fairchild Media, unveiled Friday Aja’s novel, London Tailors. The book, fresh out of the press, was unveiled on Sunday at its Ketu office in Lagos. According to the COO of the firm, Oluwasogo Faloye, it is a seamless narrative that evokes empathy and nostalgia. He said the firm found it worthy of publishing because of its originality and relevance to postcolonial realities. Faloye added, “London Tailors is a story of different thematic arms. It is a story of boyhood as well as a story of coping mechanisms to…

President Bola Tinubu has mandated the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) to sell crude oil to Dangote Refinery and other emerging refineries in Naira. This directive aims to stabilize both the pump price of refined fuel and the exchange rate between the dollar and the Naira. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Publicity, Bayo Onanuga, announced the decision through his official X handle on Monday. The Federal Executive Council (FEC) adopted this measure during its meeting today. According to PUNCH Online, Dangote Refinery currently requires 15 cargoes of crude annually, costing $13.5 billion. NNPC has pledged…

By Eseohe Solomon It was a bright, jubilant day in Lagos as the city came alive to celebrate an extraordinary milestone: the 50th anniversary of the ascension of Erelu Abiola Dosunmu as the Erelu Kuti IV of Lagos. Erelu Abiola Dosunmu, the Queen Mother of Lagos, has been a beacon of leadership, grace, and dedication since her coronation. Her 50th Coronation Anniversary had set a precedent for grandeur, and today’s event surpassed all expectations. The celebration not only highlighted her influence as a businesswoman and socialite but also paid homage to her enduring legacy and tireless contributions to her community.…

The Celica Church of Christ has called on Nigerians to embrace a spiritual revolution to address the country’s challenges, warning that planned protests may not provide a lasting solution and could lead to chaos and bloodshed if hijacked by miscreants. In a statement, the church’s Spiritual Head, Reverend Dr. Adetunji Adeonigbagbe, emphasized that protests, if not properly managed, might degenerate into a breakdown of law and order and result in the destruction of property across the nation. He noted that Nigerians are seeking good policies, effective programs, and strong leadership to elevate the country to new heights, where citizens can…

By Eseohe Solomon The Igbo Think-Tank, Aka Ikenga, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the National Assembly for the passage and assent of the South East Development Commission (SEDC) Bill. This commendation was made public in a statement by Collins Steve Ugwu, the Director of Publicity for Aka Ikenga. Agbalanze Chike Madueke, President of Aka Ikenga, highlighted the significance of this development, noting, “It is indeed noteworthy and gratifying that finally, after 54 years of deliberate delays and barriers for a structured reconstruction of the South-east region ravaged as it were by 30 months of civil war, the swing…

In an unconfirmed report, it has been suggested that popular oil mogul and politician, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, has passed away. According to sources, the Anambra Senator allegedly suffered a cardiac arrest in a London hotel. Senator Ubah, who recently joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), was preparing to seek the party’s ticket for the upcoming Anambra State governorship election. Details surrounding his reported demise remain scant at this time. However, a source claims that Senator Ubah made a monetary donation to the Anambra APC just two days ago. This news comes only a few days after the passing of Chief…