Author: TheLagosianMagazine

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Saturday, blessed the union of his first dauĝhter, Dr. Stephanie Ebidenere and Ballad Tamaradoubra Agbeyei, at his Sampou country home in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area. The traditional marriage had in attendance several high profile guests, including Nigeria’s former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum and Governor of Kwara State, Engr. AbdulrRahman AbdulRazaq, who chaired the event, his wife, Prof. Olufunke AbdulRazaq, the Delta State Governor, Elder Sheriff Oborevwori and his wife, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, and the first ladies of Jigawa, Nasarawa, Kaduna, Katsina, Kebbi and Taraba. The…

By Peter Omopo Over the years, only a few Big Brother Naija housemates have voluntarily ended their journeys before being evicted or reaching the finale. From health concerns to personal circumstances, such exits have provided some of the most unexpected moments in the history of the reality television show. With Season 11 housemate Neche becoming the latest contestant to voluntarily leave the Big Brother Naija house, here is a look at the three housemates who have exited the competition voluntarily. Kayvee — Season 6, Shine Ya Eye (2021) Kayvee, whose real name is Ololade Gbolahan, became the first clearly documented…

By Jimmy Fatunbi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 48-year-old businessman, Nwankwo Onyebuchi, for allegedly trafficking 1.55kg of cocaine concealed in the walls and railings of his luggage at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. According to Babafemi, Onyebuchi, a marble dealer in Lagos, was arrested at the departure hall of Terminal II while attempting to board a Qatar Airways flight to New Delhi, India. He said a search of the suspect’s check-in luggage revealed 1.55kg of cocaine factory-fitted…

By Jimmy Fatunbi Two suspected kidnappers were killed and two kidnapped victims rescued during a gun battle between security operatives and suspected kidnappers in a forest in Imo State. The operation followed an intelligence report, according to a statement by the Imo State Police Public Relations Officer, Ani Iniedu. Iniedu said police operatives, alongside local vigilantes, mobilised to the forest where the victims were reportedly being held. He explained that the security team came under attack upon reaching the location, resulting in a gun duel with the kidnappers. “The hoodlums engaged the operatives in a gun duel, resulting in the…

By Hon. Mudasiru Quadri Olanrewaju LAGOS, Sunday, August 16, 2026 — In a remarkable convergence of political leadership, spiritual wisdom, women’s empowerment and global networking, the Collaboration of All APC Women Organisations in Nigeria and Diaspora (CAAWOND) paid a historic courtesy visit to the Shepherd-in-Charge, Celestial Church of Christ, City of God Cathedral and Member, Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), Lagos State, Cardinal James Omolaja Odunmbaku (Baba Eto), JP, FPA, MPIC, MFR, at his Ojodu Berger residence on Sunday, August 16, 2026. The delegation, led by the Global Director General of CAAWOND, Her Royal Highness, Princess Omobola Bolu Omoleme, comprised prominent…

By Peter Omopo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party winner of the 2026 Osun State governorship election, securing a second term in office. Adeleke defeated his closest challenger, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, after polling 511,067 votes against Oyebamiji’s 444,815 votes. The result gave Adeleke a winning margin of 66,252 votes. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate, Najeem Folasayo Salaam, finished a distant third with 17,180 votes. Salaam had entered the election as one of the candidates regarded as capable of emerging as a strong third force, particularly after…

By Jimmy Fatunbi In a strong demonstration of community pride and homegrown enterprise, leading indigenous Itsekiri brands are rallying behind the Itsekiri Global Homecoming (IGHC), lending their platforms, expertise and resources to support the landmark celebration taking place across the Warri Kingdom from August 16 to 23, 2026. Held under the authority of His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, CFR, the Olu of Warri, and under the auspices of The Royal Order of Iwere (ROI), the Homecoming brings together Itsekiri sons, daughters, friends and global allies for a week-long celebration of heritage, culture, community and the future of the Warri Kingdom,…

By Jimmy Fatunbi The Achievers Summit, an organiser of The 100 Under 40, has honoured Olaoluwa Fashina with a prestigious award. The Achievers Summit is a leading African recognition platform that honours 100 exceptional young change-makers and leaders under the age of 40. These awardees are believed to have made sustainable impact across ten strategic sectors, including business, governance, arts, technology, and social impact. Fashina is recognised in the category of the young people under the age of 40 in Governance and Public Service, with emphasis on his contributions to governance, leadership, and public service. The award was presented on…

By Peter Omopo Malawi have reached the final of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Algeria 3-1 in a dramatic semi-final in Rabat on Wednesday. The Scorchers, the lowest-ranked team remaining in the tournament, continued their remarkable campaign by producing another major upset to book their place in Sunday’s final. Malawi had earlier eliminated African heavyweights Nigeria and Ghana, with the Chawinga sisters once again playing decisive roles in their latest victory. The semi-final turned into a dramatic contest, with both sides creating several chances and two players receiving red cards following VAR interventions. Algeria were reduced…

By Peter Omopo Senator Francis Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District, has been released after spending more than two hours with the Osun State Police Command over alleged inflammatory remarks ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. Fadahunsi was invited by the police following a viral video in which he was allegedly heard calling on supporters to “kill any Accord member” during a protest at the palace of the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland in Ilesa. The protest reportedly followed the alleged killing of 12 All Progressives Congress members in Ilesa within 24 hours, further heightening political tension in the state ahead of…