Author: TheLagosianMagazine

The third wave of the covid-19 pandemic is spreading like wildfire in the Nigeria. According to new statistics released by the authorities, there are about 444 cases of people infected with the new Delta variant of covid-19. The recent statistics shows Lagos with more cases of 275 affected people. Lagos-275 Rivers-63 Akwa Ibom-62 Gombe-22 Ogun-8 FCT-4 Edo-3 Imo-2 Kano-1 Nasarawa-1 Sokoto-1 Jigawa-1 Ebonyi-1 174,759 confirmed 165,037 discharged 2,160 deaths It would be recalled that the Federal Government recently placed some states in the country including Lagos on red alert.

Ese Brume, one of the contingents of the Team Nigeria representing the country at the ongoing Tokyo 2020 Olympics came third overall in the Women’s Long Jump event. The Nigerian athlete finished with a leap of 6.97m just behind the current World champion Malaika Mihambo who retained her world dominance with a close win with a jump of 7.00m. Ese’s United States’ counterpart Brittney Rees clenched the silver media. Ese’s medal is the first medal by a Nigerian at the Olympic Games in the past 13 years. She is also the first African record holder in the women’s Long Jump…

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…