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The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has distributed a total of N1.681 trillion among the Federal Government, states, and local government councils as revenue generated in April 2025. This was disclosed in a communiqué issued on Friday in Abuja after the FAAC’s monthly meeting, chaired by officials from the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF). According to the document signed by Bawa Mokwa, Director of Press and Public Relations at the OAGF, the shared revenue includes N962.88 billion from statutory sources, N598.08 billion from Value Added Tax (VAT), N38.86 billion from the Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL), and…

The Dawah Front of Nigeria has declared its unwavering support for the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Ishaq Oloyede, amid controversies surrounding the recent conduct of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In a statement issued by the National Coordinator of the organisation, Alhaj Muslihdeen AbdulGafar, the group described Oloyede as an “epitome of integrity and sincerity,” lauding his reforms at JAMB since assuming office. “Professor Oloyede’s stellar track record as a scholar, administrator, and leader is well-documented. “His conduct as JAMB Registrar has brought much-needed reform and integrity to the institution,” the statement read…

The Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has slammed the Governor Dapo Abiodun-led administration over what it described as the “shambolic and exploitative” handling of the ongoing National Sports Festival in the state, accusing the government of sidelining local caterers and mismanaging a rare opportunity to empower citizens. In a strongly worded statement signed by the PDP State Publicity Secretary, Arc. Otunba Kayode Adebayo, the party expressed outrage over the reported exclusion of over 80 local caterers from providing services for the festival, despite earlier promises by government officials. Many of the affected caterers, including women and…

The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN) has commended the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for its swift and transparent handling of the technical glitches that marred the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), describing the board’s response as a model for public accountability. In a statement signed by its National President, Engr. Tajudeen Mustapha Olumide, the MSSN applauded the decision of JAMB, led by Professor Is-haq Oloyede, to conduct an independent technical review and reschedule exams for 379,997 affected candidates. The group noted that while JAMB’s prompt acknowledgment of the disruption and rescheduling efforts were laudable, the incident…

… Torch Of Unity Handed to Gov Abiodun … Meal Contractors Cry Out Over N2.7bn Looming Job Loss With over 15,000 athletes, officials, and sports enthusiasts converging in Ogun State for the 22nd edition of the National Sports Festival, tagged Gateway Games 2025, excitement and anxiety trail the much-anticipated sporting fiesta, which officially begins Friday, May 16. The two-week event, which runs till May 30, will feature 549 competitive events with 2,150 medals up for grabs across various sporting disciplines. However, the air of celebration has been clouded by infrastructural delays and a brewing controversy involving over 80 caterers who…

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested five individuals, including a female guardian, for allegedly selling a two-week-old baby boy for N3 million in the Ajah area of the state. The suspects were identified as Nonye Osi, Akintan Adedayo, Jimoh Bashiru, Elizabeth Bishop, and Bukola Oladapo. According to police authorities, the arrest followed a detailed investigation by detectives attached to the Gender/Anti-Human Trafficking Unit of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti. Police spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, said the case was first reported at the Ajah Police Division on May 5, 2025. A 16-year-old girl, simply identified as Happiness, was…

The Niger State Police Command has apprehended three suspected fraudsters who allegedly posed as operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to kidnap and extort students in Lapai, headquarters of Lapai Local Government Area. The suspects—Emmanuel Linus, 30; Hyelda Aliyu, 28; and Abduljallid Tanko, 33—all residents of Abuja, were arrested on May 13, 2025, along Suleja Road by Kwakuti, hours after they allegedly stormed a student lodge in Lapai and abducted two students. A statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, and made available to journalists on Thursday, revealed that the suspects used a…

As Ogun State throws open its gates for the much-anticipated 2024 National Sports Festival, leading real estate firm, DKL Multi Services Limited, has extended a warm and enterprising welcome to athletes, officials, and visitors from across the country. In a statement made available to PLATFORM TIMES, DKL urged guests to explore not just the thrill of sporting competition, but the cultural, economic, and investment opportunities that abound in the Gateway State. The company highlighted Ogun’s famed hospitality and vibrant tourism offerings, especially its iconic Adire and Kampala textile heritage, which remain a source of local pride and national identity. “Welcome…

The South West Development Association (SOWEGA) has applauded the Ogun State Government and Governor Dapo Abiodun for securing the hosting rights of the 22nd National Sports Festival, describing the move as a major stride towards youth empowerment and national unity. Chairman of the Board of Trustees of SOWEGA, Dr. Babatunde Olokun, gave the commendation in a statement made available to journalists. He lauded Governor Abiodun for “annexing the opportunity of bringing this sport event to our state for the benefit of not only the youths of the state but also of the country.” Olokun described sports as a critical platform…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has claimed that the administration he served under, led by ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, decisively crushed Boko Haram when it first emerged in 2002. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday during a visit by stakeholders from Kogi East Senatorial District, led by former Kogi State Deputy Governor Simon Achuba, Atiku blamed the prolonged insurgency on what he described as the federal government’s failure to act with political will. Atiku, who served as vice president between 1999 and 2007, said the sect’s first known activities surfaced in Yobe State in 2002. He added that Obasanjo promptly convened a…