Author: TheLagosianMagazine

By Peter Omopo has officially announced the sighting of the crescent moon, marking the commencement of the holy month of Ramadan for Muslims in the Kingdom and several other countries. According to , the successful moon sighting indicates that Ramadan 1447 AH will begin on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. The announcement was made on Tuesday, confirming the start of the Islamic fasting month. In a statement, Haramain declared that the crescent moon had been sighted in Saudi Arabia and that Ramadan would begin at sunset. The platform also offered prayers for Muslims observing the fast, asking that acts of worship…

By Peter Omopo Tension erupted in the on Tuesday as opposition lawmakers staged a walkout during plenary over moves to rescind the December 2025 passage of the Electoral Act amendment bill. The House resolved to revisit the legislation, citing the need for fresh consideration of key provisions, including Clause 28 on notice of elections, Clause 60(3) on the electronic transmission of results, and Clause 84, which addresses nomination procedures for political parties. The decision followed an executive session convened amid efforts by opposition members to block the reversal. When plenary resumed for clause-by-clause consideration, tensions quickly escalated. Several lawmakers, largely…

By Peter Omopo Former Super Falcons goalkeeper has shared news of a joyful milestone in her family, announcing that her younger sister has given birth to a set of quadruplets after years of waiting for a child. Dede made the announcement on her Instagram page on Sunday, expressing excitement over the arrival of the four babies — two boys and two girls. She described the development as “proof that delay is not denial,” noting that years of prayers and hope had culminated in what she called “four miracles.” In her post, the retired international celebrated what she termed an overwhelming…

By Peter Omopo The (WAEC) has launched its Digital Certificate Services System, known as WAEC DigiCert, across its five member countries, enabling candidates to access and share their certificates electronically. The announcement was made in a statement issued by Demianus Ojijeogu, Head of Public Affairs at WAEC Headquarters in Accra, Ghana, on behalf of the Registrar. The digital platform covers Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone. According to Ojijeogu, the WAEC DigiCert platform is both mobile and web-based, designed to provide candidates and stakeholders with seamless access to digital versions of original WAEC certificates. He explained that the system…

By Peter Omopo The Lagos State chapter of the (NURTW) has unveiled a newly constructed motor park in Oyingbo, naming the facility after President . The facility, officially christened the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Modern Garage, was inaugurated on Tuesday in the presence of top union leaders and Lagos State government officials. Among dignitaries at the event were Lagos NURTW Chairman Mustapha Sego; the , His Royal Highness ; Chief of Staff to the Lagos State Governor, ; Commissioner for Transportation, ; and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, . Union officials described the new garage as a…

By Peter Omopo The (DSVA) has launched efforts to locate a TikTok user who alleged she was raped in her apartment, as outrage over the claim continues to grow on social media under the hashtag #StopRapingWomen. In a statement issued Tuesday via its official platforms, the agency said it had taken note of multiple public tags and concerns regarding a viral video in which a young woman recounted her alleged sexual assault. The DSVA stated that it is “actively making efforts to reach the survivor to offer immediate support and appropriate intervention, and ascertain her location.” The development follows a…

By Peter Omopo The (NSCDC), Niger State Command, has arrested a village head and 33 other suspects in connection with the killing of a police officer and the burning of an NSCDC patrol vehicle in Zuzungi, Katcha Local Government Area of Niger State. The State Commandant, Suberu Aniviye, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Minna, the state capital. According to him, the incident occurred on Wednesday, February 11, 2025, at about 12:30 p.m., when NSCDC personnel, alongside officers of the and a local security outfit known as Anti-Drugs Control, were on a routine joint patrol at a mining site operated…

By Peter Omopo Security operatives on Tuesday dispersed protesters gathered at the in Abuja, firing canisters of teargas to break up the crowd. The police intervention followed attempts by some demonstrators to forcefully gain entry into the National Assembly complex. Eyewitnesses said tensions escalated after the arrival of protest leaders, including former presidential candidate and former Minister of Youth and Sports . Shortly after their arrival, some protesters reportedly attempted to scale the perimeter fence of the complex, prompting security personnel to respond with teargas in a bid to disperse the crowd and prevent a breach. The situation was brought…

By Peter Omopo Proceedings at the turned rowdy on Tuesday following a motion seeking to rescind the passage of the Electoral Act amendment bill. The House had reconvened from its budget defence sessions to deliberate on contentious clauses in the legislation when the Chairman of the House Committee on Rules and Business, , moved a motion to reverse the chamber’s decision taken in December. The motion was seconded by the Chairman of the Committee on Electoral Matters, . However, when the Speaker put the matter to a voice vote, members shouting “nays” appeared louder than those in support. Despite this,…

By Peter Omopo A prosecution witness from the (EFCC) on Monday told the Federal High Court in Abuja that financial transactions traced to the Kogi State Government were allegedly linked to Ali Bello in the ongoing N10.2 billion fraud trial. The witness, Ahmed Abubakar, an EFCC investigator and the 17th prosecution witness, testified that bank records and transaction documents recovered during investigations revealed inflows and outflows allegedly connected to Bello and his co-defendant, Dauda Sulaiman. Ali Bello, Chief of Staff to Kogi State Governor and nephew of former governor , alongside Sulaiman, is facing a 16-count amended charge bordering on…