Author: TheLagosianMagazine

According to a popular quote from the book of Proverbs 29: 18, ” where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.” The above Bible verse must have propelled the erstwhile administration of the incumbent President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, as the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State – 2007- 2015, to construct a world class stadium; The Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Expectedly, the project while under construction, was described as a white elephant project by his traducers and those who chose to see nothing good in the project and…

By Jimmy Fatunbi South African star Tyla made waves at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, winning the Best Afrobeats category for her hit single, “Water”. The event took place on Wednesday, 11 September, at New York’s UBS Arena, where Taylor Swift led the night with the most wins (7). For those who missed the live broadcast, the MTV VMAs will have repeat broadcasts on 12, 17, 19, and 25 September 2024, at 21:00 WAT on DStv Channel 130. Check out the full list of MTV VMAs 2024 winners below: BEST AFROBEATS Tyla – “Water” – FAX Records / Epic Records…

MTV Africa is not just showcasing reality; it’s redefining it. Following the immense success of Have Faith, MTV Africa is proud to announce the launch of its newest hit reality series, Beyond Bragga. Premiering on Tuesday, 12 October at 17:00 WAT on MTV DStv Channel 130, this enthralling 10-part series offers an unprecedented look into the life of rapper, entrepreneur, and television personality Nadia Nakai. MTV’s Beyond Bragga takes viewers beyond the glitz and glam, providing an intimate look at who Nadia Nakai is outside of her relationship with the late AKA. The show delves deep into her life as…

By Sola Ojewusi Ijesaland is in mourning as the monarch, the Owa Obokun, Oba Adekunle Gabriel Aromolaran, passed away yesterday at the age of 87. The monarch, who reigned for 42 years, died at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital in Ile-Ife, where he was being treated for an undisclosed ailment. Tension had gripped the palace since yesterday morning as security operatives, including DSS and police personnel, took control of the entrance, signaling the possibility of a monumental happening at the palace. Family members were seen removing the late king’s personal belongings, confirming the worst fears of the community. Chief…

By Jimmy Fatunbi Inflation continues to loosen its grip on American consumers, with price hikes slowing by the most in three and a half years and all but cementing a quarter-point rate cut from the Federal Reserve when it meets next week. The Consumer Price Index, a measurement of price changes for a commonly purchased basket of goods and services, briskly retreated from a 2.9% rate in July to 2.5% in August, the lowest since February 2021 and a rate that matches the average seen in 2018, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Wednesday. On a monthly basis,…

The Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Bola Tinubu, Temitope Ajayi, has likened the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, to former US President and Republican candidate for the US 2024 election, Donald Trump. Ajayi made the comparison in a post on X.com on Wednesday following the US presidential debate between Trump and Democratic candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris. “Peter Obi is the Nigeria version of Donald Trump. Like Obi, Trump will use the most negative epithets imaginable to describe a country he wants to lead again just to make a point and rile…

By Jimmy Fatunbi President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has expressed deep sadness at the devastating floods that occurred in parts of Borno and Bauchi states, killing many, destroying property and displacing thousands of people. Akpabio in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, also sympathized with the victims and governments of both states. “ President of the Senate Godswill Akpabio, on behalf of his family, the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the entire National Assembly extends his deepest sympathies to the Vice President, Government of Borno and Bauchi states, Distinguished…

The Commissioner of Police, Kwara State Command, CP Victor Olaiya on Tuesday, led a Police team to commiserate with the family of the late Quoyum Ishola, a student of Kwara State Polytechnic Ilorin, killed last Wednesday. Olaiya who represented the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, led a team to pay a condolence visit to the family of the late student at Alagbon in the Oke Andi area of Ilorin, Kwara state capital. According to a statement signed by Ejire-Adeyemi Toun DSP, Police Public Relations Officer, Kwara Command on behalf of the state Commissioner of Police and made available…

Ten #EndBadGovernance Protesters have secured bail with conditions of N10m each and one surety in the like sum. Justice Emeka Nwite of a Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday granted 10 #EndBadGovernance protesters who were arrested and detained for treason among others, to a bail in the sum of N10m each and one surety in like sum. While delivering the ruling, the trial judge held that Nigeria’s criminal justice system has its stipulations for the prosecutor and the defendant. Justice Nwite, agreed with the argument of the 1st 2nd, and 4th defendants’ counsel, Abubakar Marshall, “that anybody charged with…

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted thunderstorms and rains from Wednesday to Friday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Tuesday in Abuja envisaged thunderstorms over parts of Borno, Adamawa, Taraba, Yobe, Katsina, Sokoto and Kaduna States during the morning hours on Wednesday in the northern region. According to NiMet, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Kano, Borno, Katsina, Adamawa, Kaduna, Taraba, Zamfara, Kebbi and Jigawa States during afternoon and evening hours. “In the North Central region, thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa and Niger states during the morning hours. “Later in the day,…