Author: TheLagosianMagazine

By Peter Omopo  As political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections gather momentum, former state chairmen of the defunct Congress for Progressives Change (CPC) have reaffirmed their allegiance to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing loyalty to former President Muhammadu Buhari as the main reason for staying in the ruling party. In a statement issued on Sunday by the forum’s National Secretary, Sulaiman Oyaremi, the ex-CPC leaders said their decision to remain in the APC was guided by respect for Buhari’s leadership, even as they raised concerns over marginalisation within the party. “Except for a few of us, we…

By Peter Omopo  President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has raised fresh concerns over sustained sabotage attempts against his $20 billion oil refinery project, accusing entrenched interests in the petroleum importation business of actively working to frustrate its success. Speaking at an investor forum in Lagos on Friday, Dangote said the battle to fully operationalize the 650,000 barrels-per-day facility located in Lekki, Lagos, is ongoing, but vowed that he remains undeterred. “We’re fighting, and the fight is not yet finished. But I have been fighting all my life, and I am 100 per cent sure I will win at…

By Peter Omopo  The search for Oladipupo Siwajuola, a student of Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, ended in relief as his mother, Fijabi Oyindamola Omotayo, confirmed on Saturday that he had been found. Omotayo, who had taken to social media earlier in the day to raise alarm over her son’s disappearance, announced his safe return in a Facebook post simply stating, “My son has been found.” Her appeal had sparked widespread concern and prompted responses from members of the public and government officials. Confirming the development to PUNCH on Sunday, the university’s Director of Marketing and Communications, Dr Joshua Suleiman,…

By Rashidat Ajakaye The future we hold is unclear, in the world of pride and fear, best of modern garments we wear are more of fairy tales for the peeping sunlight. Within us lives a global light that we pray hard for each night. In the floody movement of aspirations we feed on shiny glitters of each weed, hoping that one might lead us to succeed. Yet, do we see the night stars? Shining thou radiant; without caring about the scars which the night command upon other matters! Glories of most souls becoming the earliest dream of the coming era,…

By Moses Olafare The Natural Father of the Oduduwa Race Worldwide and the Ooni of Ife, Arole Oduduwa Olofin Adimula, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi,CFR, Ojaja II, yesterday wrapped up his 3 day working visit to Balyesa state where he held meetings with relevant stakeholders including former president of Nigeria, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Governor of Balyesa state, Senator Duoye Diri, and Chairman of the state Council of Traditional Rulers and members of his council who expressed excitements to host their national Ooni Ogunwusi who doubles as the Permanent Chairman of the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council(SNTRC) and Co-Chair, Notional Council…

By Peter Omopo  Nigerian sprint sensation Favour Ofili impressed on her debut at the newly launched Grand Slam Track series in Miami on Friday, finishing third in a fiercely contested women’s 100m final. The race was won by U.S. Olympic bronze medallist Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, who blazed to victory in 10.75 seconds, ahead of fellow American Tamari Davis, who clocked 10.79 seconds. Ofili followed closely in third with a time of 10.94 seconds, rounding off a podium packed with high-calibre talent. Olympic 200m champion Gabby Thomas ran a personal milestone, breaking the 11-second barrier in all conditions for the first time…

By Peter Omopo  A woman, Fijabi Omotayo, has cried out over the disappearance of her son, Oladipupo Siwajuola, a student of Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, who has not been seen or heard from since she dropped him off at the campus on Sunday, April 27, 2025. In an emotional Facebook live video, Omotayo said her son’s sudden disappearance has left her sleepless and desperate for answers. She appealed to the public and security agencies to help locate him, saying that efforts to get clarity from the school have so far yielded no concrete information. “I dropped him off myself…

By Peter Omopo Former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, has dismissed rumours circulating online that he is in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Describing the reports as “clear mischief” and a “calculated attempt” to tarnish his image, Kyari took to his official X (formerly Twitter) account late Saturday to set the record straight. “I am currently enjoying a well-deserved rest following the recent dissolution of the NNPCL board and management,” Kyari wrote. He further stated that he remains ready to respond to any lawful inquiry regarding…

By Peter Omopo  A fresh dispute appears to be emerging between two of Yoruba land’s foremost traditional rulers—the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi—stemming from a recent cultural controversy in the United States. The rift became publicly noticeable on Tuesday, April 29, during a programme organised by Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, in Ibadan, Oyo State. A viral video from the event showed Oba Owoade refusing to stand up to greet the Ooni as he approached other monarchs seated at the venue, sparking criticism and heated debates online. While some observers interpreted…

By Peter Omopo  Libreville, Gabon – Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, was among several African leaders who attended the inauguration of Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema as President of Gabon on Saturday, marking a significant moment in the Central African nation’s political transition. The ceremony, held at the Stade de l’Amitié Sino-Gabonaise in Libreville, featured vibrant military parades, cultural displays, and a strong show of national pride. It came after Nguema’s decisive victory in the April 12, 2025 presidential election, in which he defeated seven other candidates. Nguema had been serving as Gabon’s interim leader for the past 20 months following…