**Lanre Alfred** is a Nigerian journalist, author, and publisher. He is the founder and publisher of *The Capital*, an online magazine that focuses on business, politics, and the lifestyle of Nigeria’s elite. Alfred is known for his work in **celebrity journalism**, particularly through his contributions to *City People Magazine* and *This Day Newspaper*. He is also the proprietor of **Old English Superstores**, a department store chain operating in Lagos, Ogun, and Oyo States, Nigeria.
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## Career
Lanre Alfred began his journalism career as a **society reporter, writer, and columnist** with *City People Magazine*, a leading soft-sell magazine in Nigeria founded by **Seye Kehinde**. He later joined *This Day Newspaper*, where he rose to prominence with two influential columns:
- **SpyGlass** (Saturdays)
- **Society Happenings** (Sundays)
These columns chronicled the lives and lifestyles of Nigerian celebrities and socialites. He eventually became the **Society Editor** at *This Day*, a role he held until **2014**, when he resigned to start his own publication, **The Capital**.
### The Capital
*The Capital* is an online magazine known for its exclusive stories on Nigeria’s wealthy, political elite, and high society figures. Alfred also continues to write for *This Day* through a weekly column titled **High Life**.
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## Book Publishing
Lanre Alfred is the author of six biographical and lifestyle-themed books:
1. **Nigeria @60: Foremost Nigerians in the Last 60 Years**
2. **The Titans: Amazing Exploits of Nigeria’s Greatest Achievers**
3. **Highlife: Amazing Lifestyles of Nigeria’s Rich and Famous**
4. **Pacemaker – Triumphs of Igho Sanomi at 40**
5. **The Lion of Afia Nsit – Triumphs of Scott Tommey at 45**
6. **Julius Rone: The Jewel of the Delta**
These works focus on the achievements and personal lives of influential Nigerians in business, politics, and society.
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## Business Ventures
In addition to his media work, Lanre Alfred is the owner of **Old English Superstores**, a retail chain with branches in **Lagos, Ogun, and Oyo States**.
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## Recognition
- **Special Recognition Award**, *City People Fashion and Beauty Awards* (2020), awarded by *City People Magazine*.
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## See Also
- Nigerian Journalism
- Celebrity Journalism in Nigeria
- Nigerian Publishers
- Society Columns in Nigeria
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## External Links
- <a href="/wiki/The%20Capital%20%E2%80%93%20Official%20Website/">The Capital – Official Website</a>(https://www.thecapital.ng)
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