Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu surprised fashion lovers by taking to the runway at Lagos Fashion Week on Saturday night, 31 October 2026.

What happened

The governor modelled a native outfit from the collection of designer Ugo Monye, walking the catwalk to loud cheers from the audience. At the end of the show, he returned to the runway with the designer, and the two shook hands and walked out together to applause.

What he said

Sanwo-Olu shared footage of the moment on his social media pages, describing it as a welcome break from his usual work and calling himself a part-time model for the night. He said he had a really good time and congratulated the designer and everyone working to make Lagos a hub of creativity, fashion and talent.

How people reacted

The video drew warm and humorous reactions. Actress Funke Akindele described it as dope, while broadcaster Do2dtun praised the governor for supporting the entertainment industry. Other users joked that the governor had found a side hustle.

Background

Lagos Fashion Week is one of Africa's biggest fashion events and showcases designers from Nigeria and across the continent. Sanwo-Olu, who is serving his second and final term, often appears at cultural and entertainment events in the state and has promoted Lagos as a centre for the creative economy. Earlier this week, a video of him giving flowers to his wife also went viral.

A disagreement between a Nigerian landlord and his tenant over house renovation expenses and a proposed rent increase has reportedly ended in violence, leaving the landlord seriously injured.

How it started

According to reports, trouble began when the landlord decided to raise the rent from ₦300,000 to a staggering ₦1 million. Renovation costs also became a major point of disagreement between both parties.

The confrontation

What should have been a discussion about rent and property maintenance allegedly turned into a physical confrontation, during which the tenant reportedly struck the landlord on the head, causing serious injuries.

Photos circulating online show a man with plasters on his head and another man seated in what appears to be an office. The identities of those involved have not been confirmed, and the details of the incident have not been independently verified.

Rising tension over rent

The incident has raised questions about the growing tension between landlords and tenants in Nigeria, at a time when many families are already struggling with the rising cost of accommodation.

Landlords have their own expenses to deal with, but tenants are equally feeling the pressure of sudden and substantial rent increases.

However serious a disagreement becomes, violence should never be the answer.

Over to you

What do you think? Is increasing rent from ₦300,000 to ₦1 million reasonable because of renovation costs, or has the landlord gone too far?

Pastor Jimmy Odukoya, senior pastor of Fountain of Life Church in Ilupeju, Lagos, has remarried and presented his new wife to his church.

What happened

During Sunday service on 1 November 2026, Odukoya introduced his wife, who will be known as Pastor Mo Odukoya, to the congregation. Days earlier, he had sparked engagement rumours by sharing a photo of two hands wearing rings, captioned as a new beginning. According to Pastor Tunde Bakare, General Overseer of The Citadel Global Community Church, the wedding took place in the United States and he blessed the marriage. Bakare said the bride is the daughter of Reverend Theophilus and Bolaji Daniel.

What the pastor said

Odukoya reportedly told the congregation that he had remained single since taking over the leadership of the church and felt called to remarry, referring to the biblical teaching that it is not good for a man to be alone.

Background

Jimmy Odukoya, an actor and pastor, took over as senior pastor of Fountain of Life Church after the death of his father, Pastor Taiwo Odukoya, in 2023. He played the lead role in the 2023 film 'Orisa'. He was previously married to Kemi Odukoya, with whom he has children.

How people reacted

Many church members and fans congratulated the couple and shared videos from the service. Others used the moment to debate remarriage and divorce in the church, with some asking questions about his previous marriage. Odukoya has not publicly commented on those questions.

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has responded to claims that he once protested against former President Goodluck Jonathan's government.

What he said

Speaking at the church's monthly Holy Ghost Service, in comments reported on Sunday, 1 November 2026, Adeboye said he did not carry any placard against Jonathan. He explained that the event was a prayer walk and a march against corruption, aimed at drawing attention to the country's problems. He added that he has never protested against any government and that his role is to pray for those in authority.

Why it came up

Clips and posts claiming that the cleric had carried a placard against the Jonathan administration have circulated online in recent weeks, as supporters of different candidates debate the role of religious leaders in politics ahead of the 2027 elections. Some critics argued that church leaders who spoke out under Jonathan have been quieter under the current government.

Background

Adeboye leads one of Nigeria's largest churches, with branches around the world, and his statements are closely followed. Religious leaders have played a prominent part in national debates on insecurity and the economy. Several pastors and Islamic clerics have also spoken out this week about the elections and religious freedom.

How people reacted

His explanation drew mixed reactions. Some members welcomed the clarification, while others insisted the march was widely seen as a protest at the time.