Author: TheLagosianMagazine

By Peter Omopo The United Bank for Africa has dismissed as false a viral social media report claiming that its Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, has divorced his wife. In a statement issued in Lagos and signed by the bank’s Group Head of Brand, Marketing and Corporate Communications, Alero Ladipo, the institution described the claim as fabricated, malicious, and intended to mislead the public while damaging the reputation of the businessman. The bank disclosed that the matter has been reported to law enforcement authorities, adding that three individuals allegedly linked to the creation and spread of the claims have been arrested.…

By Peter Omopo The All Progressives Congress has announced an extension of deadlines for the sale and submission of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Monday by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the party said the sale of forms will now close at midnight on May 6, 2026, while the submission of completed forms has been extended to midnight on May 7, 2026. The party also revised its screening schedule, noting that the exercise will now hold from May 8 to May 12, 2026, with the publication of…

By Peter Omopo Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos, has ruled that certain extrajudicial statements made by Henry Omoile, co-defendant to former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Godwin Emefiele, are admissible in evidence. The ruling followed a “trial-within-trial” initiated after Omoile challenged the statements he made to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, alleging they were obtained under oppression and inducement. Delivering his decision on Monday, Justice Oshodi held that the prosecution had established that the statements obtained on February 26, 2024, were made voluntarily, without coercion, threat, or inducement. He noted that there was…

A Lagosian Magazine Editorial In the noisy theatre of Nigeria’s social media, reputations are often built—and battered—at breakneck speed. But every so often, a plot twist forces a pause. The recent public apology by a prominent blogger, popularly known as Aunty Adunni, to Dr. Daniel Olukoya, founder of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), is one such moment. It is not just the apology that has stirred conversation. It is what the apology represents: a rare reversal in a digital culture that too often rewards certainty over truth, virality over verification. From Amplifier to Apologist For months, the…

President Duma Boko has declared a state of emergency and announced drastic measures against South Africa, amid escalating tensions fueled by accusations of xenophobia against Botswana citizens. Among the most striking decisions is the cutoff of electricity to several South African provinces—an unprecedented move that risks worsening the already severe energy crisis in the neighboring country. In addition, the Botswana government has ordered the immediate closure of its borders and demanded the return of all its citizens currently in South Africa. In a firm speech, Duma Boko strongly criticized the treatment of Botswana nationals, recalling his country’s historical support during…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo “Ẹni a fẹ́ là mọ̀, a ò mọ ẹni tó fẹ́ wa.” …We often know the ones we love, but not always the ones who truly love us. In chasing the people we care about, we sometimes overlook those quietly showing up for us with genuine love and loyalty. Take a moment to look around. Real love isn’t always loud or obvious. Value those who value you, appreciate the hearts that choose you daily, and don’t let sincere love pass you by while you’re focused elsewhere. ADT Cares

By Moses Olafare  The  Ooni of Ifẹ, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi has installed the President of the Yoruba Council Worldwide Barrister Oladotun Hassan as the Sooko Agoriesin of . The installation ceremony took place over the weekend at the historic Wanikin House and Ogbooru Amodo Ruling House in Ile-Ife. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the Director of Media and Public Affairs at the Ooni’s Palace, Otunba Moses Olafare. According to the statement, the event featured traditional rites and royal blessings performed by palace priests and custodians of Yoruba culture, in accordance with the customs of…

By Jimmy Fatunbi In line with the Executive Chairman’s Letter “E” of his FINE Agenda, which emphasizes Ensuring the Well-being of the People, Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo hosted the first edition of the Onigbongbo LCDA Mega Health Outreach, offering comprehensive healthcare services to more than 500 residents in Onigbongbo LCDA. The impactful event was held at Bola Memorial Anglican Primary School on Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, GRA Ikeja. It attracted a large number of community members who benefited from a variety of free medical services aimed at raising health awareness, promoting preventive care and improving access to quality healthcare. At the…

By Peter Omopo The Akwa Ibom State Government has launched its first international flight service, with a maiden trip departing Uyo for Accra, Ghana, on Saturday. The inaugural flight, operated by Ibom Air, took off from Victor Attah International Airport en route to Kotoka International Airport, marking a major milestone in the state’s aviation and economic development drive. A return flight from Accra to Uyo is scheduled for Sunday, May 3. The development follows the recent upgrade of the airport to international status, approved by Bola Ahmed Tinubu, alongside infrastructure investments by Governor Umo Eno to meet global aviation standards.…

By Peter Omopo Governor Umo Eno has inaugurated a modern agricultural equipment leasing facility in Uyo, aimed at promoting mechanised farming and increasing food production in Akwa Ibom State. The facility, commissioned at Ekpri Nsukara, is designed to support farmers with access to modern equipment and help transition agriculture from subsistence to commercial-scale operations. Speaking at the event, the governor described the initiative as a major step toward transforming the agricultural sector, urging farmers to embrace farming as a profitable enterprise. He noted that the project represents the first phase of the state government’s equipment leasing programme, with additional phases…