EFCC ARRAIGNS ONE FOR N700M FRAUD IN LAGOS . (PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE

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 EFCC Arraigns One for  N700m Fraud in Lagos  The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, September 4, 2026, arraigned Osaretin Osagiede before Justice Olukayode Ogunjobi of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja,  over an alleged N700 million fraud. Osagiede is standing trial on a three-count charge bordering on unauthorised access to computer material and receiving stolen property to the tune of N700 million.  Count one reads: “That you Osaretin Osagiede and Zacharia Lorshe (at large), between March, 2025 and January 2026, in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, intentionally caused the Ravenpay user accounts' two-factor authentication (2FA) method to be bypassed, with the intent to secure unauthorised access to the bank's data and committed an offence contrary to Section 387 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2011. Another counts reads: “That you Osaretin Osagiede and Zacharia Lorshe...

LASG, OTHERS JOIN GLOBAL CELEBRATION OF WORLD SANGO FESTIVAL AT AAFIN OYO. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.


 LASG, OTHERS JOIN GLOBAL CELEBRATION OF WORLD SANGO FESTIVAL AT AAFIN OYO

The Lagos State Government, through the Council for Arts and Culture, joined dignitaries, cultural troupes and visitors from across the globe to celebrate the 2026 World Sango Festival, held on 15th August, 2026, at the historic Aafin Oyo, Oyo State.


The World Sango Festival honours Sango, the revered Yoruba deity of thunder and lightning and stands as one of the most profound expressions of Yoruba spirituality and identity, particularly for the people of Oyo.


This year’s edition featured a vibrant showcase of traditions, music, dance, and spiritual heritage. Guests experienced colourful royal processions, thunderous Bata and Dundun drumming, captivating masquerade performances, and ancestral storytelling that embody centuries of Yoruba history.


Speaking at the event, the Director/CEO, Lagos State Council for Arts and Culture, Mr. Olulowo Idowu Johnson, emphasised that the festival underscores the enduring legacy of Sango as a symbol of strength, justice, and cultural pride. 


Beyond its spiritual significance, the festival fosters unity, promotes tourism, and enhances global appreciation of African heritage.


As part of the celebration, the Lagos State Council for Arts and Culture Troupe delivered a special performance, presenting a spectacular display of Lagos artistry.


The performance highlighted the cultural bond between Lagos and Oyo while showcasing the diversity and vibrancy of Yoruba traditions to an international audience.


The Council reaffirmed its commitment to preserving, promoting, and projecting Yoruba culture both locally and globally through strategic partnerships and cultural exchange.


The 2026 World Sango Festival at Aafin Oyo once again reaffirmed Oyo as the spiritual home of Sango worship and a premier destination for cultural tourism in Nigeria.


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The Lagos State Government, through the Council for Arts and Culture, joined dignitaries, cultural troupes and visitors from across the globe to celebrate the 2026 World Sango Festival, held on 15th August, 2026, at the historic Aafin Oyo, Oyo State.


The World Sango Festival honours Sango, the revered Yoruba deity of thunder and lightning and stands as one of the most profound expressions of Yoruba spirituality and identity, particularly for the people of Oyo.


This year’s edition featured a vibrant showcase of traditions, music, dance, and spiritual heritage. Guests experienced colourful royal processions, thunderous Bata and Dundun drumming, captivating masquerade performances, and ancestral storytelling that embody centuries of Yoruba history.


Speaking at the event, the Director/CEO, Lagos State Council for Arts and Culture, Mr. Olulowo Idowu Johnson, emphasised that the festival underscores the enduring legacy of Sango as a symbol of strength, justice, and cultural pride. 


Beyond its spiritual significance, the festival fosters unity, promotes tourism, and enhances global appreciation of African heritage.


As part of the celebration, the Lagos State Council for Arts and Culture Troupe delivered a special performance, presenting a spectacular display of Lagos artistry.


The performance highlighted the cultural bond between Lagos and Oyo while showcasing the diversity and vibrancy of Yoruba traditions to an international audience.


The Council reaffirmed its commitment to preserving, promoting, and projecting Yoruba culture both locally and globally through strategic partnerships and cultural exchange.


The 2026 World Sango Festival at Aafin Oyo once again reaffirmed Oyo as the spiritual home of Sango worship and a premier destination for cultural tourism in Nigeria.

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