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Tragedy struck in Goska community, Kaninkon Ward of Jama’a Local Government Area, Kaduna State, after suspected Fulani herdsmen allegedly cut off the hand of a 15-year-old girl, Endurance Sabon, following her family’s refusal to hand her over in marriage. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the brutal attack occurred on Friday after the assailants reportedly stalked the victim and her family from their farm to a secluded area in the bush. A family member, who spoke on condition of anonymity, disclosed that the attackers had earlier approached Endurance’s mother while she was working on the family farm around 10am, demanding that the…

Notorious bandit kingpin, Bello Turji, has confirmed that he held meetings with officials of the Zamfara State Government during the administration of former governor Bello Matawalle, now the Minister of State for Defence, as part of a peace initiative aimed at curbing insecurity in the state. Turji, however, dismissed allegations that he was paid ₦30m by the government during the engagement, describing the claim as false and malicious. In an audio message circulating on social media on Friday, the wanted bandits’ leader refuted accusations by a former state-appointed peace mediator, Musa Kamara, who alleged that Turji received the money during…

The Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Dr David Olaniyi Oyedepo, has again declared that no amount of money, including a hypothetical offer of $1bn, would make him venture into partisan politics. Oyedepo stated this during the impartation service at the church’s annual convocation, Shiloh 2025, where he urged Christians to remain committed to their divine calling rather than be distracted by political ambitions. The cleric stressed that politics was completely outside his assignment, noting that his role was to raise men and women who would provide solutions to societal challenges through godly values and leadership. “Partisan politics is…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has issued a nationwide alert and ordered the immediate recall of several pharmaceutical products manufactured by Europharm Laboratories, following findings of large-scale regulatory violations and substandard drug production. NAFDAC, in a statement posted on its official X handle on Friday, said it had commenced enforcement actions against Europharm Laboratories and its affiliate, Eurolink Nigeria Ltd, located at Plot PL 7354, Anglo Jos New Industrial Area, Plateau State. The agency explained that the action followed credible intelligence, routine regulatory surveillance and laboratory investigations, which uncovered that the company was producing, selling…

In a renewed push to reposition the Peoples Democratic Party ahead of the 2027 general election, the factional National Chairman of the party, Kabiru Turaki (SAN), on Saturday led top PDP leaders to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, seeking his guidance, support and strategic backing. Turaki, accompanied by members of his faction of the National Working Committee, former Governor of Niger State, Babangida Aliyu, ex-Governor of Plateau State, Jonah Jang, and other party chieftains, arrived at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, at exactly 11:27am. The PDP delegation was received by the party’s Ogun State Chairman, Abayomi Tella, before proceeding into…

Firdaus Obiremi The Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has stirred intense public debate after a video emerged showing him performing ushering duties at the ongoing Shiloh 2025 programme of the Living Faith Church, popularly known as Winners’ Chapel. The footage, which circulated widely on social media on Saturday, captured the governor dressed simply as he assisted worshippers, directed congregants to seats and coordinated movement within the church auditorium, actions traditionally reserved for church volunteers. While many attendees at the annual faith gathering described the moment as a rare display of humility by a sitting governor, the incident has also triggered…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has insisted that former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), remains in custody because he has failed to meet the conditions attached to his administrative bail. The anti-graft agency dismissed claims by Malami and his aides that his bail was revoked over his participation in a political gathering in Kebbi State, describing the allegation as false and misleading. Malami, who served as Nigeria’s chief law officer under the immediate past administration, is currently being investigated for 18 alleged offences bordering on money laundering, abuse of office and terrorism financing. In a statement…

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has lauded the Aliko Dangote Foundation over its newly unveiled ₦100 billion annual education scholarship initiative, describing it as a landmark private-sector intervention capable of transforming Nigeria’s education landscape. The decade-long programme, which is expected to benefit over 1.3 million Nigerian students in public secondary and tertiary institutions, was unveiled in Lagos on Thursday, with Vice President Kashim Shettima representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. NELFUND said the initiative aligns squarely with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly its drive to expand access to quality education and remove financial barriers confronting Nigerian students. In…

… Lawmakers, passengers Slam Airlines Over ‘Unaffordable’ Tickets …Operators Blame Taxes, Fuel Costs, Seasonal Deman Daud Olatunji  There was widespread outrage on Friday as domestic airfares climbed to as high as N500,000 for one-hour flights, triggering angry reactions from lawmakers, travellers and social media users who described the prices as exploitative and far beyond the reach of average Nigerians. The surge in ticket prices, which coincides with the Christmas travel rush, came under sharp scrutiny at the National Assembly this week, where senators openly lamented what they called an “unacceptable burden” on citizens. At a Senate plenary, Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi…

Daud Olatunji Renowned gospel singer and broadcast entrepreneur, Yinka Ayefele, has reaffirmed his unwavering belief that he will one day walk again, nearly three decades after a devastating motor accident confined him to a wheelchair. Ayefele, who survived a ghastly auto crash on December 12, 1997, said his faith remains unshaken despite the life-altering injuries he sustained during the Christmas-season accident. In a video shared on his Instagram page on Friday, the broadcaster was seen calmly explaining his condition to his triplets, reassuring them that his inability to walk is temporary. “I still believe I’m going to walk,” Ayefele told…