Author: TheLagosianMagazine

By Sola Ojewusi,  The atmosphere at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Airport in Katsina was heavy with grief this afternoon as the remains of former Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, arrived from London to commence his final journey home. Leading the nation in mourning was President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who stood visibly shaken and deeply saddened as he received the casket of his predecessor and political ally. President Tinubu, dressed in a black agbada and a dark cap, fought back tears as the Nigerian Air Force aircraft carrying the late statesman touched down shortly before 2:00 p.m. The casket, draped in…

By Steve Olugbolahan KUKU AWÙJALÈ… The royal title of the traditional king and paramount ruler of the great Ijebu land and people! His kingdom span across an area of about 12,321km2. This great kingdom is home to the most industrious people group of the Yoruba race in South West Nigeria; amongst many other outstanding qualities… The first Awùjalè of Ijebuland in written historical record was Olu-Iwa, while the popular Obanta was actually the 3rd Awùjalè and grandson of Olu-Iwa. Oba Dr. Sikiru Oluwakayode Adetona was the 55th Awujale of Ijebu land… 1. OBA OLU-IWA 2. OBA OSHIN 3. OBANTA; 1430…

By Sola Ojewusi  IBADAN — All roads will lead to the historic city of Ibadan on Saturday, July 19, 2025, as two distinguished families unite in what is widely regarded as the Grand Traditional Wedding of the Year. The stunning bride, Adewunmi Aisha Alugbin, daughter of Chief Adebayo Alugbin and Chief (Mrs.) Olanrewaju Otiti (MNI), will be traditionally joined with her beloved, Olawale Akinwunmi Opayinka, the son of renowned technocrat Mr. Olaniyi Opayinka and the late Mrs. Eunice Olufunke Opayinka. Adewunmi and Olawale’s wedding is more than a celebration of love — it is a symbolic union of excellence, culture,…

By Sola Ojewusi  IBADAN — All roads will lead to the historic city of Ibadan on Saturday, July 19, 2025, as two distinguished families unite in what is widely regarded as the Grand Traditional Wedding of the Year. The stunning bride, Adewunmi Aisha Alugbin, daughter of Chief Adebayo Alugbin and Chief (Mrs.) Olanrewaju Títí (MNI), will be traditionally joined with her beloved, Olawale Akinwunmi Opayinka, the son of renowned technocrat Mr. Olaniyi Opayinka and the late Mrs. Eunice Olufunke Opayinka. Adewunmi and Olawale’s wedding is more than a celebration of love — it is a symbolic union of excellence, culture,…

By Sola Ojewusi  IBADAN — All roads will lead to the historic city of Ibadan on Saturday, July 19, 2025, as two distinguished families unite in what is widely regarded as the Grand Traditional Wedding of the Year. The stunning bride, Adewunmi Aisha Alugbin, daughter of Chief Adebayo Alugbin and Chief (Mrs.) Olanrewaju Alugbin, will be traditionally joined with her beloved, Olawale Akinwunmi Opayinka, the son of renowned technocrat Mr. Olaniyi Opayinka and the late Mrs. Eunice Olufunke Opayinka. Adewunmi and Olawale’s wedding is more than a celebration of love — it is a symbolic union of excellence, culture, and…

By Sola Ojewusi  IBADAN — All roads will lead to the historic city of Ibadan on Saturday, July 19, 2025, as two distinguished families unite in what is widely regarded as the Grand Traditional Wedding of the Year. The stunning bride, Adewunmi Aisha Alugbin, daughter of Chief Adebayo Alugbin and Chief (Mrs.) Olanrewaju Alugbin, will be traditionally joined with her beloved, Olawale Akinwunmi Opayinka, the son of renowned technocrat Mr. Olaniyi Opayinka and the late Mrs. Eunice Olufunke Opayinka. Adewunmi and Olawale’s wedding is more than a celebration of love — it is a symbolic union of excellence, culture, and…

By Wale Ojo-Lanre, Esq. One institution I respect, revere, fear, honour, and adore with every fibre of my being is the ancient and spiritually grounded institution of traditional rulership. Having grown up in the palace of the Timi of Ede, nurtured under the cultural tutelage of the late Oba Adetoyese Laoye — a monarch who adopted me as a son — I developed a deep, personal understanding of what it truly means to be a traditional ruler. Thus, I fully grasp the weight of the saying: “Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown.” To be traditionally enthroned is neither…

By Sola Ojewusi  London, July 15, 2025 — Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan paid a condolence visit to the family of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari in London on Monday evening, joining a growing list of sympathisers mourning the passing of the elder statesman. During his visit, Jonathan expressed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, offering prayers for the repose of the former President’s soul. “May Allah forgive the shortcomings of late President Buhari and grant him Aljannah Firdaus,” the former President prayed. Following the visit to the Buhari residence, Jonathan proceeded to the Nigerian House in London,…

By Sola Ojewusi  London, July 15, 2025 — Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan paid a condolence visit to the family of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari in London on Monday evening, joining a growing list of sympathisers mourning the passing of the elder statesman. During his visit, Jonathan expressed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, offering prayers for the repose of the former President’s soul. “May Allah forgive the shortcomings of late President Buhari and grant him Aljannah Firdaus,” the former President prayed. Following the visit to the Buhari residence, Jonathan proceeded to the Nigerian House in London,…

Jonathan Pays Condolence Visit to Buhari’s Family in London, Meets FG Delegation London, July 15, 2025 — Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan paid a condolence visit to the family of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari in London on Monday evening, joining a growing list of sympathisers mourning the passing of the elder statesman. During his visit, Jonathan expressed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, offering prayers for the repose of the former President’s soul. “May Allah forgive the shortcomings of late President Buhari and grant him Aljannah Firdaus,” the former President prayed. Following the visit to the Buhari…