Author: TheLagosianMagazine

              IT sometimes assumes the trajectory of a fairy tale when an underdog rises and shines beyond the doubts, expectations and of nay-sayers to etch their name in gold in the polity through dint of hard work, perseverance and a thorough mastery of the socio-political environment and terrain. The diminutive biblical David was not given an iota of chance by his siblings when he vowed to confront the giant Goliath. What about King Saul? David was on a death mission as far as he was concerned. The naysayers did not realize, failed to appreciate…

By Peter Omopo The Lagos education community has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of a respected school administrator, Mrs. Ajayi Ikweoku, Principal of Salvation Army Memorial High School, Ojo, Lagos, and her husband during a Sallah holiday visit to Badagry. The couple was reportedly staying at Prime Garden Hotel along Census Extension Road, Badagry, where they had travelled to celebrate the festive season and meet with friends, family associates, and business contacts. According to accounts from individuals familiar with the incident, the couple spent part of the evening socializing with friends and associates within the hotel premises.…

A non-governmental organisation, Relax, Tinubu is Fixing Nigeria (RTIFN), has appointed Dr Umma Adamu Sani as its National Woman Leader and announced other appointments in a strategic move to enhance its operational efficiency and promote inclusivity across its national, zonal and state echelons. The RTIFN’s National Director of Media and Publicity, Musa Abdulrahman, stated this in a statement made available to journalists on Thursday. Abdulrahman further disclosed that the development is in line with RTIFN’s core mandate—bridging the gap between the citizenry and the government through robust communication and public enlightenment. According to him, the leadership of RTIFN has decided…

By Our Correspondent Fresh controversy has erupted around the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) following the circulation of an alleged leaked audio recording said to involve former church member, Funke Ashekun, and a network of dissatisfied ex-members allegedly mobilizing against the ministry and its General Overseer, Dr. Daniel Kolawole Olukoya. The audio recording, now trending across several social media platforms and blogs, has intensified an already simmering dispute involving former associates of the church, online commentators, and supporters of the ministry. At the center of the storm is Funke Ashekun, a former member of the church who has…

By Abiodun Moshood Olowokogbajo The literary landscape of Lagos State University and beyond, experienced an intellectual awakening over the past month, courtesy of the spectacular launch and run of AJAKAYE STRIDA LITERARY LIMELIGHT. Broadcasting live every Tuesday from 2:30 pm to 3:00 pm on LASU Radio 95.7 FM—rightly dubbed Lively and Solidly Unique—this masterfully curated programme has rapidly established itself as the premier destination for academic enrichment and creative expression. Led by the brilliant and charismatic Host, Ajakaye Rashidat Olamide, alongside dynamic Co-hosts Abiodun Moshood Olowokogbajo and Vincent Hosu, the programme spent the month of April empowering young minds, shaping…

The Sooko Agoriesin of Ile-Ife and Aare Yoruba Agbaye-President of the Yoruba Council Worldwide, Sooko Oladotun Hassan, has called on Nigerians to embrace peace, unity and collective responsibility in addressing the security challenges confronting the country as Muslims across the world celebrate the Eid-ul-Kabir festival. In his Eid-ul-Kabir message made available to journalists on Wednesday, Sooko Agoriesin congratulated Muslims in Nigeria and across the world for witnessing another season of sacrifice, obedience and devotion symbolised by the holy celebration. He urged Nigerians irrespective of religious, ethnic and political differences to use the occasion to pray for the peace, stability and…

By Sola Ojewusi There are love stories. And then, there are the kinds that leave humanity speechless. The story of Timothy Oladipo Ayanbadejo and his beloved wife, Margaret Modupe Ayanbadejo, belongs to that sacred class of affection that transcends romance and enters eternity itself. For decades, they journeyed through life not merely as husband and wife, but as companions whose hearts seemed stitched together by heaven. They laughed together, prayed together, suffered together, healed together, and aged gracefully side by side until the twilight years of life became a quiet symphony of devotion. People around them often noticed something unusual…

By Jimmy Fatunbi In celebration of Eid-el-Kabir, the Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA, Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, carried out a wide-reaching Sallah support initiative across communities, traditional institutions, religious bodies, markets, transport unions, and security agencies within the LCDA. The Chairman graciously approved the distribution of #500,000 Naira and 5 bags of rice each for every ward and L.G.A. He distributed rams, bags of rice and cash to seven Baales; rams and bags of rice to markets; rice and rams to Transport Union; cows, rice and Cash to Kabiyesi Onigbongbo and Oregun; seventy- seven rams and bags of rice; bags of…

By El-ameen Ibrahim A new wave of grassroots transformation is steadily reshaping Mbaitoli/Ikeduru Federal Constituency in Imo State, driven by the purposeful and people-oriented leadership of Hon. Engr. Akarachi Amadi, the federal lawmaker representing the constituency in Nigeria’s House of Representatives. It is instructive to know that Amadi’s stellar performance is being acknowledged and appreciated by the people of Mbaitoli/Ikeduru who voted massively for his re-election during the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary election where he was returned unopposed with the APC ticket — to continue his impactful representation at the Green Chamber In the APC primary…

Nigeria’s microfinance sector recorded a significant milestone as LAPO Microfinance Bank (LAPO MfB) has become the first in its category to enter the Voluntary Adoption Stage of financial reporting compliance under the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria. The development also positions the institution as the first microfinance bank in the country to adopt International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS 1 and IFRS 2), marking a shift towards stronger financial transparency and global reporting alignment within the sub-sector. The Voluntary Adoption Stage requires institutions to formally register their commitment to adopting approved reporting standards ahead of full compliance. Industry observers note that…