Author: TheLagosianMagazine

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo This often begins with poor communication, jealousy, unmet expectations, and unresolved wounds. When issues are ignored, they grow into resentment, broken trust, and emotional distance that can affect everyone in the home. But healing is possible when families choose honest conversations, empathy, forgiveness, and healthy boundaries. Strong families are not those without problems, but those who choose understanding and love over pride. Asiwaju Cares

By Jimmy Fatunbi A Federal High Court sitting in Akure, the Ondo State capital, on Thursday ruled that Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, is not eligible to contest the 2028 governorship election. The suit was filed by an All Progressives Congress chieftain in the state, Dr Akin Egbuwalo, who asked the court to interpret Section 137(3) of the 1999 Constitution regarding the eligibility of Aiyedatiwa and his deputy, Dr Olayide Adelami, to seek another term in office. Defendants in the suit included the Independent National Electoral Commission, the Ondo State Attorney General, the Federal Ministry of Justice through the Attorney…

By Jimmy Fatunbi Popular comedian, skit maker and social media influencer, Samuel Perry, popularly known as Broda Shaggy, has reportedly been hospitalised after he was allegedly shot in the Sango-Ota area of Ogun State. Sources said the incident occurred under the Sango-Ota bridge on Sunday afternoon. Although details surrounding the shooting remain sketchy, a police source who spoke on condition of anonymity said the content creator sustained the gunshot injury while filming a comedy skit at the location. According to the source, Broda Shaggy was immediately rushed to Blooming Care Hospital in the Alakuko area of Lagos for emergency…

By Jimmy Fatunbi Business leaders, policymakers and representatives of the organised private sector gathered in Lagos on Wednesday as Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) under the leadership of Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo hosted the maiden edition of the Chairman’s Business Exchange – “Give to Gain” Corporate Engagement, a high-level forum designed to deepen collaboration between government and the corporate community. The event, held at The Grandeur Event Centre, also commemorated the global celebration of International Women’s Day and attracted senior executives from companies operating within the Onigbongbo business corridor, alongside political leaders and policymakers. Among dignitaries present were Dr. Oreoluwa…

By Jimmy Fatunbi The Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, received a delegation from the World Bank alongside officials from the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development at the council secretariat, as part of an ongoing engagement to better understand land administration and property rights systems at the local government level in Nigeria. During the visit, the delegation highlighted the importance of engaging local government authorities in discussions around land governance, particularly in relation to customary land rights and property documentation. Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Mr. Camille Bourguignon, Senior Land Administration…

By Tolani Kolawole Lagos, Nigeria — The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has reminded residents of the state that filing annual tax returns is compulsory for all income earners, urging taxpayers to submit their returns before the March 31 deadline to avoid penalties. Special Adviser to the Executive Chairman of LIRS, Abideen Akande, stated that the requirement is part of Nigeria’s self-assessment tax system, which allows individuals to voluntarily declare their income earned in the preceding year and determine the amount of tax payable. According to Akande, the annual tax filing system enables tax authorities to determine how much…

By Peter Omopo Authorities in the United Kingdom have announced temporary road closures and airspace restrictions in Windsor ahead of the state visit of Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, scheduled for next week. President Tinubu is expected to begin the official visit alongside Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, on March 18 with a reception hosted by Britain’s monarch, King Charles III, at Windsor Castle. In a statement posted on its website, Thames Valley Police said it is working with the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, the Royal Household and other security partners to coordinate safety measures for the high-profile visit.…

By Peter Omopo Britain’s monarch, King Charles III, hosted members of the Nigerian diaspora in the United Kingdom on Wednesday evening at a reception ahead of the planned state visit of Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu. The pre-visit gathering, organised at an undisclosed royal venue in the United Kingdom, brought together members of the Nigerian community and featured Nigerian cuisine and music performances. According to a post shared by The Royal Family on its official X account on Thursday, the event included jollof rice and live music performed by Dele Sosimi and the Afrobeats Orchestra. The royal household described the gathering…

By Peter Omopo Residents of Lagos on Thursday staged a protest over prolonged electricity outages, expressing anger over what they described as worsening power supply across the state. A viral video circulating on social media showed a group of demonstrators—mostly young Nigerians—marching through the Fadeyi area while chanting and carrying placards to draw attention to the ongoing electricity crisis. The protesters displayed signs with messages such as “No more estimated billing,” “No more epileptic power supply,” and “No light, no life, no nation,” as they criticised the poor performance of the power sector and its impact on daily life and…

By Peter Omopo Concerns over a potential monopoly in Nigeria’s petroleum sector have intensified as stakeholders warn that the growing dominance of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery could expose consumers to price manipulation and supply risks. Industry experts, economists, labour unions and private sector leaders raised the alarm after the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) confirmed that no petrol import licences have been issued in 2026. The regulator explained that imports were no longer necessary because domestic production now meets national demand. According to data released by the NMDPRA, local refineries supplied about 36.5 million litres of petrol…