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 EFCC Arraigns Three for Alleged  Visa Fraud in Ibadan The Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 arraigned the trio of Emmanuel Serah Motunrayo,   Awotunde Olugbenga and  Idowu Olugbemi Sunday    before Justices Olusola Adetujoye and Olusola Adetujoye  of the Oyo State High Court, sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State. Motunrayo alongside Olugbenga were arraigned on a forty seven-count charge bordering on forgery, uttering of documents and obtaining money by false pretense to the tune of N23, 404, 600 (Twenty-three Million, Four Hundred and Four Thousand, Six Hundred Naira). Count two of the charges reads: “That you, Emmanuel Serah Motunrayo ‘F’ and Awotunde Olugbenga ‘M’ on or about 1st March, 2025 at Ibadan, Oyo State within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, with intent to defraud, obtained the sum of N527, 000.00 (Five Hundred and Twenty Seven Thousand Naira) only from Oluw...

 IGP DISU DECLARES OPEN THREE-DAY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND SECURITY PROGRAMME The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, today, Thursday, 20th August 2026, actively participated in the opening day of the National Youth Leadership and Security Dialogue in Abuja, marking the commencement of a three-day programme organised to commemorate International Youth Day 2026 under the National Youth Security and Peacebuilding Initiative. The three-day programme, scheduled to run from 20th to 22nd August 2026, is themed “Different Contents, Common Aspiration”, is designed to promote youth inclusion, peacebuilding, innovation, and responsible citizenship. Day One focused on Youth Leadership, Security and National Development, with engagements on national security, digital responsibility, civic participation, entrepreneurship, cybersecurity, innovation, and mental health. In his remarks, the IGP urged young Nigerians to reject political violence, criminal manipulation, an...

 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE Restoring petrol subsidies: Atiku’s volte-face and desperation for power Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President and perennial candidate for the presidency of Nigeria, has finally revealed his economic plans to Nigerians, should he be elected as President by January next year.  Against expectations that he would announce a more creative and ingenious alternative to the programme being executed by the Tinubu administration, Atiku Abubakar behaved like a man from an archaic past who least comprehends the present economic dynamics and suggested that he would restore the much-abused, wasteful, pillaged, corruption-ridden fuel subsidy regime, which the Petroleum Industry Act made illegal from the end of June, 2023. Even though he used to believe that the subsidy regime must be eliminated, a point he canvassed in the run-up to his defeat in the  2023 election,  he has now opportunistically recanted the major plank of his economic doctrine and...

  Tinubu, Adeleke in closed-door meeting at Aso Rock Villa President Bola Tinubu is receiving Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. Adeleke arrived at the forecourt of the Villa at exactly 5:25 pm on Thursday, in a navy blue traditional attire, brandishing a walking stick and alighting from a black Toyota Land Cruiser SUV. The governor arrived alongside the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. It is his first meeting with the President since his re-election in last Saturday’s governorship poll. Adeleke’s visit comes days after President Tinubu personally called to congratulate him on his re-election victory, describing the outcome as “a fitting assurance that democracy will continue to flourish in our country” and urging the governor to unite Osun residents regardless of their political choices in the election. Four other officials from Osun State were spotted arriving at the premises through the corridors at about 05:40 pm local time. ...

 LBS STRENGTHENS DATA-DRIVEN RESPONSE TO DOMESTIC, SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN LAGOS The Lagos Bureau of Statistics (LBS) has intensified efforts to strengthen evidence-based responses to domestic and sexual violence in Lagos State through a stakeholders’ engagement on the Survey on Domestic Violence and Sexual Harassment/Rape, Incidence Rate, Response Time and Government Policy. The engagement, organised by LBS in conjunction with the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), was aimed at generating reliable data on residents’ experiences of domestic and sexual violence, their awareness of available support services and reporting mechanisms, as well as the effectiveness of government interventions. Speaking at the engagement held at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Ikeja, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget (MEPB), Mrs. Olayinka Ojo, said the survey was critical to strengthening evidence-based policymaking and ensuring that government ...

 WORLD PHOTOGRAPHY DAY: LASG INSPIRES NEXT GENERATION THROUGH LENS The Lagos State Film and Video Censors Board (LSFVCB) joined the world in commemorating World Photography Day by introducing children to the fascinating world of photography, visual storytelling and creative expression. In collaboration with public and private institutions, as well as independent professional photographers who generously volunteered their time and expertise, LSFVCB created an enriching and memorable experience for the children. The Public Service Staff Development Centre (PSSDC) and Lagos State Records and Archives Bureau (LASRAB) opened their doors to the young participants, who enjoyed an exciting studio experience and an insightful tour of the archival museum. The children also received hands-on camera training from professional photographers and dedicated volunteers who shared their knowledge and passion for the art of photography. The programme further featured an educational visit to Racomic P...