Author: TheLagosianMagazine

The media was awashed with news that former Senator President and two-time Governor of Kwara State, Dr. Bukola Saraki was arrested and being detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on July 30, 2021. Contrary to that opinionated news report, the media aide of the distinguished Politician has come out to clear the air. In a statement issued late Saturday night, Yusuph Olaniyonu, spokesperson to Dr. Saraki stated: “It will be recalled that following the order of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on the Fundamental Human Rights case filed by Dr. Saraki during the period of the former…

It is alleged that the immediate past Senate President has been arrested and detained by operatives of the anti-graft agency, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According to our source, the distinguished Senator Bukola Saraki will be detained to allow you to questioning on matters relating to his financial dealings over a period of time. Our sources also reveal that EFCC The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is probing the former Senator over his alleged misappropriation of public funds and money laundering cases. From the information made available, Senator Bukola Saraki arrived the EFCC office around 2pm on July 30,…

This week, the 8 contesting bands left in the Trophy Extra Special Band Season 2 competition, were given the difficult task of transforming all-time great indigenous songs into reggae hits!   Making the competition stiffer, the bands were made to battle with the same songs. Flash Band and Tritunez recreated Tuface’s classic titled ‘Rain Drops’. The Benedicts and Update Vibes remixed Tiwa Savage and Wizkid’s 2016 hit, ‘Bad’; Elixir Band and The Alian Tribe put their own twist to Patoranking and Tiwa Savage’s ‘Girlie’, whilst Bandhitz and Genial Sounds transformed Waje’s ‘I wish’ into melodies that reggae greats would’ve been proud of. Every band performed exciting renditions but two bands in particular – Elixir Band and The Alian Tribe…

By Bimbo Esho Musicians over the years have used music to mirror and correct various societal ills. For them ability to compose songs is usually inspired by different happenings around them. Popular Juju Highlife Music Crooner Yinka Best who just returned from the UK after a year vacation exposes the filths and ills of Nigerians Living Abroad in his latest musical work titled Omo British . Unlike Nigeria where men seem to have total control and dominance over the females due to cultural believes and the structure of the system, It Is a different ball game in the Uk as…

Information reaching us is that the popular Nollywood actress, Rachael Oniga is dead. The Veteran of stage and screen productions is one who made her debut in 1993 after she featured in the Yoruba movie, Owo Blow and Onome respectively. The Delta-born actress has featured in both English and Yoruba movies, and soon became the favourite of many of her fans and admirers. The 64-year-old actress has featured in such notable movies such as Sango, Passion of Mind, Power of Sin, Doctor Bello, 30 days in Atlanta, The Wedding Party, The Royal Hibiscus Hotel to mention but a few. Her…

Following the electoral victory of incumbent Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu at the Supreme Court, the National Leader of his party, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in a statement signed by his media aide, Tunde Rahman noted: ”The All Progressive Congress All Progressives Congress National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, congratulates Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu over Wednesday’s Supreme Court verdict upholding his victory in the Ondo State Governorship Election. As the highest court in the land, the court’s decision has finally laid to rest the dispute and litigation over the election.I congratulate the justices of the apex court for helping to bring…

Following the recent allegation made by Ramon Olorunwa Abbas a.k.a Hushpuppi during his trial at US court concerning his linkage to a top-ranking officer in the Nigerian Police Force, DCP Abba Kyari, the Nigerian Police Force in a Press Release tagged: ALLEGED INDICTMENT OF DCP ABBA KYARI: INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF POLICE ORDERS A REVIEW OF THE INFORMATION made it known that the Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba Sequel to the receipt of allegation and indictment processes from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) against one of the personnel of the Nigeria Police Force, DCP Abba Kyari, the Inspector…

Crown Troupe of Africa, a renowned Lagos-based theatre will be treating theatre lovers, revelers, art enthusiasts, and the general public to a superlative line-up of Masquerades display, Carnival procession, Theatre performances, Dance performances, Seminars, Games, Workshops, Film Screening, Sporting events, Exhibition, Fashion, Seminar, and Music Concerts at the annual Eko Theatre Carnival. Eko Theatre Carnival is a week-long convergence of performers, scholars, exhibitors, and budding artists. Beginning in 2016 with the celebration of the troupe’s 20th-year celebration of Crown Troupe of Africa, the Eko Theatre Carnival (ETC) is posed ‘’to mobilise the community towards collective goals of unifying the diverse…

By: Babatunde Odubanwo Little did we know that Lanre Fasasi (a.k.a) Sound Sultan’s 8th Wonda would be his last album. Sound Sultan as he was fondly called, made a mark on the Nigerian Entertainment Industry in his active years (alive) as a songwriter, producer, actor, comedian, instrumentalist, and amazing vocalist. His untimely death on July 11, 2021, in faraway United States of America remains a rude shock to fans and admirers of this iconic creative. Nothing than the industry-large event would suffice than the Nigerian Entertainment Conference(NEC) – to celebrate the life of an extraordinary entertainer – who gave much…

By: Bimbo Esho The day was Sunday July 25th, 2015 when I first set my eyes on Blackman Akeeb Kareem. Egbon Segun Akinlolu( Beautiful Nubia) invited me to grace a musical concert he was putting together in honor of Blackman Akeeb Kareem’s visit to Nigeria after 35 years in the Uk. As I stepped into the Eniobanke Event Place at Adekunle Fajuyi in Ikeja, I saw people drinking palmwine, dancing and rolling in ectasy to the sound of the songs coming out of the speakers. Suddenly I heard a strong angelic voice singing ” E BA MI WA OLOLUFE MI…