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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed sadness over the sudden death of Senator Sikiru Adebayo Osinowo, representing Lagos East Senatorial District at the Upper Legislative Chamber of the National Assembly, who passed away on Monday morning at the age of 64 after a brief illness. Sanwo-Olu in a condolence message, signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile described Senator Osinowo’s death as a rude shock, coming at a time when the State and indeed the entire nation had just started benefiting from his wealth of political and administrative experience. The Governor said Senator Osinowo’s demise had…

A group, Coalition Against Killings in Northern Nigeria, CAKIN, has decried the incessant insecurity and killings in the region. In a Press Release published on Monday, June 15 after its meeting at Arewa House, Kaduna, the coalition asked President Buhari to end the killings within 14 days, sack all service chiefs amongst other demands. Below is the text of the Press release: “A PRESS STATEMENT BY THE COALITION AGAINST KILLINGS IN NORTHERN NIGERIA (CAKIN), AT AREWA HOUSE KADUNA. 15TH JUNE, 2020. It is on a sad note that this Coalition wishes to remind the Federal Government and Government at all…

The Senator representing Lagos West in the Senate, Bayo Oshinowo, popularly known as Pepper is dead. The first time senator who was for several years a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly died today at the First Cardiologist Hospital, Lagos. He represented Kosofe Local Government in the Lagos House of Assembly after which he took over from Senator Gbenga Ashafa in the Senate. Senator Osinowo was 64. More details later

Actor Sushant Singh Rajput has allegedly died by suicide at his Bandra home in Mumbai. The Mumbai Police have confirmed the news of the 34-year-old actor. Actor Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead in his house in Mumbai’s Bandra, his representative and Mumbai Police said on Sunday. The actor was found dead at his sixth floor appartment in Bandra (West). While the police have confirmed that he has died by suicide, no ‘note’ was found from his residence. “Sushant Singh Rajput has committed suicide, Mumbai Police is investigating,” DCP Pranay Ashok, spokesperson Mumbai Police said. Sushant’s team shared a message…

Mrs. Ibidunni Igbodalo, the wife of popular Lagos Pastor, Ituah Ighodalo, has passed away at the age of 40. According to reports, Ibidunni was pronounced dead on Sunday morning after she was found unresponsive in her room at a yet-to-be identified hotel in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Her death is being ascribed to cardiac arrest which reportedly happened around 2am this Sunday. She was the Chief Executive Officer of Elizabeth R Events noted for exotic decorations during festivities and founder of the Ibidun Ighodalo Foundation. A former Miss Lux and beloved celebrity, this one death would surely shake the nation…

INTRODUCTION: This section exists to inspire and educate readers about new trends and styles. As well as promote fashion designers and their work. I will be making use of some specific demographics to identify readers’ desires and tap into the appropriate styles and clothing to present to you in my articles. The audience in this section is comprised of mostly people whose average ages run from about 18 to 60. As well as kiddies to teenage fashion. I will be using concise, serious language that stresses the importance of versatility between clothing that can transfer from day to night. Then…

By Moses Olafare The Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, has on Thursday donated two motorised each to the governors of Akwa Ibom and Borno states to help them in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic in their respective states. Ooni Ogunwusi, represented by his Director of Media & Public Affairs, Comrade Moses Olafare who received the Borno government representatives at the Ooni’s palace described the donations as the king’s token to complement the Borno State Government’s efforts in winning the war against the pandemic. Olafare said train of the Ooni Covid-19 team would…

Today is the birthday of one of the world’s most influential men of God and world renowned televangelist, Prophet T.B Joshua. While many have been anticipating a huge celebration, the great man himself has graciously asked people all over the world to mark the day in a unique, public spirited way. In a statement released on the website and all social media platforms of the Synagogue Church of all Nations, SCOAN, the church states the wishes of the Man of God: “On Friday June 12th 2020, Prophet TB Joshua will turn 57 years old! Here is an important message on…

Zamfara State Government has debunked the news going round that it snubbed the Federal Minister of Humanitarian Affairs during her recent visit to Gusau. In a Press Release today by Alhaji Zailani Bappa, Special Adviser, Public Enlightenment, Media and Communications to Governor Bello Matawalle, the position of the State Government was copiously explained: Below is the text of the Press Release: “RE-FEDERAL MINISTRY FOR HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS POSTPONES DISTRIBUTION OF PALLIATIVES OVER NSECURITY IN ZAMFARA The attention of Zamfara State Government is drawn to series of negative reports sprouting out of the recent visit of the Honourable Minister for Humanitarian Affairs,…

Ngwo Community in Enugu State was in a huge celebration mood over the weekend when a set of triplet sisters got wedded to another set of triplet brothers. The event has made headlines, given the uniqueness of the ceremony. The Lagosian brings you pictures from the amazing ceremony. Story Courtesy of Max Collins.