Author: TheLagosianMagazine

AN OPEN LETTER TO CHIEF NYESOM WIKE ON OCCASION OF HIS DECLARATION TO SCUTTLE MAKINDE’S PRESIDENTIAL ASPIRATION! Your Excellency Greetings! When you declared in a meeting recently that you are determined to undermine Governor Makinde’s Presidential aspiration as you destroyed Atiku’s campaign for the Presidency in 2023 you revealed once again the obnoxious characteristic traits which have come to define your personality. Your boast about dislocating Atiku’s campaign is an example of how you arrogate undue importance to yourself, making claims to results that have little or nothing to do with you. For your information, Atiku’s failure at the polls…

By Eberekpe Ogho It was a busy last week. The internet, social media and netizen were all busy, as everywhere and persons tried to reach a verdict as to who was right and wrong between Ms. Goddy-Mbakwe Chimamaka Precious, the University of Azikiwe University undergraduate, and Dr. Chukwudi Michael Okoye, a lecturer of the same institution. While Chimamaka has since been expelled from the institution for assault on Oloye, The latter continues to enjoy his freedom in that same environment. Of course, as was expected, the Nigerian idiosyncrasies took the front burner. Many of us began to remind ourselves of…

Court bars media trial as Tunde Ayeni testifies in paternity dispute against Adaobi Alagwu A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Customary Court in Dawaki, Abuja, on Monday, barred parties in the paternity dispute over a girl child from granting press conference and interviews in the suit filed by the former Chairman of defunct Skye Bank Plc, Mr Tunde Ayeni, against an Abuja- based lawyer, Adaobi Alagwu. The court added that Ayeni and Adaobi were guilty of media trial in a matter before it for adjudication, saying that the infamous action is contrary to the rule of law. According to the court,…

By Sola Ojewusi Kiagbodo, Delta State – February 18, 2025 Nigeria has lost one of its foremost statesmen and South-South leader, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, who passed away at the age of 97 on Monday night, February 17, 2025. A former Federal Commissioner for Information and a prominent Ijaw nationalist, Clark was a key figure in Nigeria’s political landscape, having served in the administrations of military governor Samuel Ogbemudia and former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon. His death was confirmed in a statement issued by his family, signed by Prof. C. C. Clark. The statement read: “The Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo…

By Rasheedat Ajakaye Strida Peace is when your eyes are glued to only the road that leads to your destination. Peace is when the topics that interest you are simply those that are unique and not just seeking likes. Peace is the ability to give value to yourself at no one’s expense but your sweat. Peace is the satisfaction you derive in being productively reserved as a wolf. Peace is willingness to give as you wish, erasing expectations from the ‘objects’ of your grammatical action. Peace is the gift of observing situations, and sieving your remarkable role without being told.…

By Makinwa Emmanuel  Awka, Nigeria – February 14, 2025 Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) has expelled Goddy-Mbakwe Chimamaka Precious, a student from the Department of History and International Relations, following her assault on a lecturer from the Department of Theatre and Film Studies. The incident, which garnered widespread attention after a video surfaced online, involved Precious attacking the lecturer after he interrupted her while she was recording a TikTok video on campus. In an official expulsion letter dated February 13, 2025, and signed by the Acting Registrar, Mr. Victor I. Modebelu, the university stated that the decision followed the recommendation of…

By Sola Ojewusi Lagos, Nigeria – February 14, 2025 Nigeria has lost one of its most revered elder statesmen, Chief Samuel Ayodele Adebanjo, who passed away peacefully at the age of 96. The nationalist, distinguished lawyer, and leader of the Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, breathed his last in the early hours of Friday, February 14, 2025, at his residence in Lekki, Lagos State. His family confirmed his passing in a statement made available to newsmen. “He died peacefully this morning, Friday, February 14, 2025, at his Lekki, Lagos home at the age of 96,” the statement read. Chief Adebanjo was…

By Sola Ojewusi In the annals of Nigerian history, certain leaders stand out not just for their governance but for the deep impact they leave on the people they serve. One such leader was Chief Adebayo Adefarati, the former Governor of Ondo State. A man of peace, a selfless leader, and a rare breed of politician who placed the welfare of his people above all else, Adefarati was not just a politician—he was a statesman. Born on February 14, 1931, Chief Adefarati was, fittingly, a Valentine’s Man, a leader whose love for his people was unwavering, and whose commitment to…

By Sola Ojewusi Football fans heading to Saudi Arabia for the 2034 FIFA World Cup should not expect to drink alcohol during the tournament, as the country has ruled out any relaxation of its strict ban. Prince Khalid bin Bandar Al Saud, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the United Kingdom, confirmed in an interview with LBC that alcohol would not be sold anywhere during the World Cup, including in hotels. “At the moment, we don’t allow alcohol,” Prince Khalid stated. “Plenty of fun can be had without alcohol—it’s not 100% necessary. If you want to drink after you leave, you’re welcome…

Windhoek, Namibia – February 9, 2025 Namibia is in mourning following the passing of its Founding President and revered national leader, His Excellency Dr. Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, who died at the age of 95 on February 8, 2025, at 23:45 in Windhoek. Announcing the news in a solemn address to the nation, President Dr. Nangolo Mbumba expressed deep sorrow, stating: “The foundations of the Republic of Namibia have been shaken… It is therefore with utmost sorrow and sadness that I announce the passing of our revered freedom fighter and revolutionary leader.” Dr. Nujoma, who had been hospitalized for the past…