Author: TheLagosianMagazine

Born 60 years to the family of the Damijos, the trained Thespian and lawyer, Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD) is a man who keeps reinventing his classical wits, waxing his ingenuity in a fine blend of acuity and impeccable articulation. One of the pioneers to the much-celebrated Nollywood (the Nigerian Film industry), RMD is a known name in the Nigerian Entertainment industry. He was at a time the Commissioner of Tourism and Culture in his home state, Delta during the tenure of Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan. Keeping fit at 60, his youngish look is slightly betrayed by his copious grey beards. Married to…

As part of the week-long program in honour of the late popular televangelist, Prophet TB Joshua, there was a tribute service in which members of the public had access to attend with limited seats (by the covid-19 protocol). The late clergyman who passed on June 5, 2021, impacted lives around the world due to his unreserved philanthropic outreaches around the world. Leading the emotional outpouring at the Synagogue of All Nations on Tuesday was his wife, Mrs. Evelyn Joshua, and their three daughters, Serah, Promise, and Heart who paid glowing tributes to the great man of God. In her thought-provoking…

Last week, the leadership of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) announced a week-long funeral arrangement for the burial of its founder, Prophet TB Joshua. The revered clergyman who was known for his unreserved evangelistic and philanthropic outreaches died on June 5, 2021, few days to his birthday. Sequel to this announcement of his burial arrangements by the church, a press conference was organized where a selected few members of the press were invited in sensitizing the public on the modalities of the anticipated program which is expected to draw global attendance. Some days after the press conference, the…

PRESS BRIEFING AT THE NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE SERVICES (DSS) ABUJA ON A JOINT SECURITY OPERATION ON 1ST JULY, 2021 AT IBADAN, OYO STATE In the early hours (about 0134 hours) of today, 1st July, 2021, a joint team of security operatives raided the residence of Sunday Adeniyi Adeyemo a.k.a. SUNDAY IGBOHO at Soka, Ibadan, Oyo State. This was based on intelligence that he had stockpiled arms in the place. On approach to the residence, the team came under heavy gun attack by nine (9) men, suspected to be IGBOHO’s guards. Six (6) of them were armed…

The sad news of the demise of Anointed Mother Reverend Agnes Foluke Adeonigbagbe (Nee Abimbola), the wife of the Spiritual Head of Celica Church of Christ has been announced. The Late Reverend Agnes, in addition to her episcopal office, was a trained teacher who rose to the position of a headmistress. The native of Oba-Ile in Olorunda Local Government of Osun State was aged 65 years old. Until her death, she was a strong pillar of support to the growth of her clergy husband’s church. For instance, she headed the Grand Command of Order Prophets & Prophetess (GCOP), the Head…

TEXT OF PRESS CONFERENCE ADDRESSED BY THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND CULTURE, ALHAJI LAI MOHAMMED, ON THE RE-ARREST OF IPOB LEADER NNAMDI KANU….IN LAGOS ON THURSDAY, 1 JULY 2021 Good morning gentlemen and welcome to this press conference. As you are aware, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mr. Nnamdi Kanu, has been rearrested and repatriated to Nigeria to resume his trial. This was made possible through the collaboration of Nigerian security and intelligence agencies. 2. Kanu, who is facing an 11-count charge of treason, treasonable felony, terrorism and illegal possession of firearms, among others,…

What happened in Bauchi on Sunday is a sign that the future is bright for the young and talented. The take home from the myriads of opportunities to showcase the huge abundance of talent Nigeria is blessed with is a sign that young people no longer have the excuse to allow their natural endowment come to waste. A novelty match was organized under the auspices of the African Children Talent Discovery Foundation (ACTDF) as an avenue to raising the next football stars from raw talents to the palace of prominence. This is in tandem with the goal of The African…

Babatunde Odubanwo For an artist whose repertoire is generally considered as the visual reflection of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti’s constant music, sacrificing the graced opportunity of avoiding Lagos traffic on a Monday evening is gratifying. Call him an enigma, a pathfinder, a pioneer, a quintessential artist, and more. Lemi Ghariokwu is a force to reckon in the artosphere the world over.  In his illustrious career, Lemi has worked with thousands of artists. Despite his several accolades and decoration as an accomplished Illustrator, designer, and fine artist, the 56-year-old is always quick to point out that he, unlike Fela,‘’ Evolutionary’’. It was Monday,…

Towards the planning of order of program of the final laying to rest of one of Africa’s most prominent clergymen and founder of The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations (SCOAN), Prophet TB Joshua who answered the creator’s call on June 5th, 2021 barely a week to his 58th birthday celebrations. Speaking at a Press Conference held at the Press Centre of The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations was COL. ANDY ANIBO, DR GARY TONGE, (UK) BARR. DEJI OLABINWONNU, DR (MRS) ALUKA UGOCHI (PUBLIC HEALTH PHYSICIAN PROGRAMME OFFICER, DISEASE CONTROL LAGOS STATE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE BOARD), and the PROGRAMME DIRECTOR: KIRSTAN…

Come Wednesday June 30, 2021, Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON), the nation’s biggest copyright collective management organization, will roll out the red carpet at the magnificent COSON House in Ikeja in honour of the quintessential drummer boy and widely respected musician and producer, Richard Ayodele Cole who attains the biblical age of 70 years on that day. Family, friends and colleagues of Gentleman Cole have been invited to the COSON House Arena to share the day with him, sing a “Happy Birthday Song” for him and join in the cutting of the birthday cake. Richard Cole is one of Nigeria’s…