Author: TheLagosianMagazine

By Peter Omopo The Anambra State Government has entered into a strategic partnership with Dhahran Techno Valley Holding Company, a science and technology hub based in the Saudi Arabia, to boost collaboration in research, innovation, entrepreneurship and technology commercialisation. The partnership was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding signed between the state’s Solution Innovation District and Dhahran Techno Valley Holding Company during a high-level innovation engagement held in Beijing, China. According to a statement issued by the Anambra State Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, the agreement marks the beginning of a strategic collaboration aimed at accelerating innovation-driven economic growth across…

By Peter Omopo The Nigerian gospel music community has been thrown into mourning following the death of renowned gospel singer and evangelist Toun Soetan at the age of 73. News of her passing was confirmed on social media by gospel comedian and pastor Woli Agba and fellow musician Peter Olaniyi, who both paid tribute to the late singer. Woli Agba described the deceased as a legendary figure whose life and ministry were devoted to glorifying Jesus Christ. In his tribute, he said the late singer remained consistent in her message and lifestyle of faith until her passing, praying that God…

By Peter Omopo The Lagos State Government has announced the reintroduction of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise, which will take effect from April 25, 2026. The exercise was officially flagged off by the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, along the Mushin–Agege Motor Road corridor, where he led government officials and sanitation workers in the clean-up exercise. Governor Sanwo-Olu, accompanied by the Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, explained that the exercise would now take place on the last Saturday of every month between 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. He noted that unlike previous years, residents would not be subjected to movement…

By Kolawole Omotola In several busy parts of Lagos, the evening rush does not only signal the end of the workday; for many children, it marks the beginning of another shift on the streets. At the bustling Iyana-Ipaja axis in Alimosho Local Government Area, traffic thickens as the sun fades around 7 p.m. Commercial buses, private cars and tricycles crawl through the roundabout while commuters hurry home. Amid the congestion, young vendors weave between vehicles, holding buckets and trays filled with oranges, cherries, soft drinks and vegetables, calling out to potential buyers. A recent observation over several evenings revealed that…

By Sola Ojewusi Nigeria’s football community has been thrown into mourning following the death of legendary former Super Eagles midfielder Henry Nwosu, a key member of the historic squad that won the 1980 African Cup of Nations, the country’s first continental football title. Nwosu reportedly died at about 4:00 a.m. on Saturday (today) at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja, after spending five days in intensive care battling for his life. The news of his passing was conveyed by former national team captain Segun Odegbami, who paid an emotional tribute to his former teammate. In a brief statement,…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo Cursing in moments of anger may feel like a quick release, but it often harms the very people we love. Being our children, relatives, friends, and even ourselves. Harsh words can slowly become a hidden nemesis, weakening trust, damaging confidence, and poisoning relationships. What we speak shapes the atmosphere around us, especially for young hearts that learn from our example. Let anger be a signal to pause, not to wound. Choose words that heal, guide, and strengthen bonds because the tongue has the power to either destroy relationships or build a legacy of respect, love, and…

By Kolawole Omotola Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a 30-year-old man, Dare Shogaolu, popularly known as “Super M,” after a locally fabricated pistol was recovered from him during a routine patrol in the Mushin area of Lagos. The suspect was apprehended by members of the Anti-Crime Patrol Team attached to the Mushin Division while conducting a stop-and-search operation along the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) Road axis around 10:00 p.m. on March 5, 2026. According to the police, officers on patrol noticed Shogaolu carrying a white and orange-yellow polythene bag and stopped him for questioning…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo This often begins with poor communication, jealousy, unmet expectations, and unresolved wounds. When issues are ignored, they grow into resentment, broken trust, and emotional distance that can affect everyone in the home. But healing is possible when families choose honest conversations, empathy, forgiveness, and healthy boundaries. Strong families are not those without problems, but those who choose understanding and love over pride. Asiwaju Cares

By Jimmy Fatunbi A Federal High Court sitting in Akure, the Ondo State capital, on Thursday ruled that Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, is not eligible to contest the 2028 governorship election. The suit was filed by an All Progressives Congress chieftain in the state, Dr Akin Egbuwalo, who asked the court to interpret Section 137(3) of the 1999 Constitution regarding the eligibility of Aiyedatiwa and his deputy, Dr Olayide Adelami, to seek another term in office. Defendants in the suit included the Independent National Electoral Commission, the Ondo State Attorney General, the Federal Ministry of Justice through the Attorney…

By Jimmy Fatunbi Popular comedian, skit maker and social media influencer, Samuel Perry, popularly known as Broda Shaggy, has reportedly been hospitalised after he was allegedly shot in the Sango-Ota area of Ogun State. Sources said the incident occurred under the Sango-Ota bridge on Sunday afternoon. Although details surrounding the shooting remain sketchy, a police source who spoke on condition of anonymity said the content creator sustained the gunshot injury while filming a comedy skit at the location. According to the source, Broda Shaggy was immediately rushed to Blooming Care Hospital in the Alakuko area of Lagos for emergency…