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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has reduced the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to ₦910 per litre at its retail stations in Abuja, marking a significant ₦35 drop from the previous ₦945 per litre. PLATFORM TIMES gathered on Sunday that the price slash was observed across several outlets in the nation’s capital, with some stations along Lugbe and Airport Road selling petrol at ₦935 per litre. This development comes on the heels of falling international crude oil prices. Brent crude, the global benchmark, dipped to $68.30 per barrel as of June 4,…

President Bola Tinubu has charged the Nigerian Armed Forces to intensify their campaign against terrorism and other threats to national security, declaring his full backing for any operation aimed at defending Nigeria’s sovereignty. Speaking at the grand finale of the 162nd Nigerian Army Day Celebration, held on Sunday at the Murtala Muhammed Square in Kaduna, Tinubu — represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima — reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to strengthening the operational capacity and welfare of the military. In a strongly worded address, the President urged troops to rise to the challenge of defending the nation, assuring them of…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled what it described as a family-run drug cartel operating out of Lagos, arresting a businessman, his wife, their two daughters, and a close family associate in a coordinated series of operations that uncovered over 500kg of illicit drugs. NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, in a statement on Sunday, confirmed that the syndicate—led by 51-year-old Ajah Johnson Uchenna and his wife, Rosemary Uchenna—was uncovered following intelligence-led operations involving the Department of State Services (DSS) and NDLEA operatives. The couple was initially arrested on June 13 in the Ojo area of Lagos by DSS…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has smashed a sprawling syndicate behind the issuance of fake admission letters, flagging no fewer than 17,417 candidates and arresting five suspected masterminds in what may be the most audacious admission fraud uncovered in recent Nigerian history. The board disclosed this in a statement issued by its Public Communication Adviser, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, noting that the crackdown followed a joint investigation launched in April 2024 alongside the Nigeria Police Force. The syndicate reportedly exploited desperate admission seekers by issuing forged JAMB admission letters in exchange for hefty payments. According to JAMB, the suspects—now…

Gunmen on Sunday morning launched a deadly ambush on a police patrol team in Imo State, killing one officer and abducting an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), sparking fears of escalating insecurity in the region. The attack, which occurred around 9:00 a.m. at Finas Gas Station along the Okigwe-Umuahia Road near the Old Gariki area of Okigwe, left Police Constable Oluebube dead on the spot after being shot by the assailants. His service rifle was also taken by the attackers. The team, reportedly led by ASP Casmir, came under sudden fire while stationed at the area. Following the attack, the…

Senator representing Ogun East and former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, has thrown his weight behind President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, urging Nigerians to look beyond temporary hardship and focus on the long-term benefits of the ongoing policy changes. Daniel, who spoke in Sagamu on Sunday during the 4th edition of the Asiwaju of Remo Christians Choir Festival, commended Tinubu for what he described as “quiet but strategic revolutions” targeted at stabilising the nation’s economy and improving governance structures. Highlighting Tinubu’s push for local government autonomy and the establishment of development commissions, Daniel noted that such policies were…

Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election, saying the North will celebrate his leadership if elected. Speaking during a TV  interview on Sunday , Obi dismissed widespread speculations suggesting he may accept a vice-presidential ticket under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) flag bearer, Atiku Abubakar. “I’m going to contest for the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and I believe I am qualified for it,” Obi said firmly. The former Anambra State governor also reiterated his membership of the Labour Party, while identifying as an active participant in…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre (ICC) generated a staggering ₦700 million within three weeks of operation—an amount far exceeding what previous managers remitted to the Federal Government annually. Wike, speaking on Sunday during a thanksgiving service at St. James’ Anglican Church in Asokoro, Abuja, said the facility’s transformation and new management approach underscored the inefficiencies and poor oversight of past administrations. The service was held in celebration of the recently concluded commissioning of major projects in the FCT by President Bola Tinubu, spanning 19 days. Taking…

The Federal Government has imposed a hefty fine of ₦766,242,500 on Multichoice Nigeria, the country’s largest pay-TV provider, over alleged violations of the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA). The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), in a statement issued on Sunday by its Head of Legal, Enforcement and Regulations, Babatunde Bamigboye, disclosed that the fine followed a comprehensive one-year investigation into the company’s handling of subscriber data. The investigation, which commenced in the second quarter of 2024, was initiated over alleged breaches of subscribers’ privacy rights and the unlawful transfer of Nigerians’ personal data across borders. “The Commission found that Multichoice…

An inspector of the Nigeria Police Force in Ondo State, Emoruwa Olabode, has been arrested and detained over his alleged involvement in a WhatsApp post linked to a planned nationwide protest by serving and retired police officers scheduled for July 21, 2025. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that Inspector Olabode, attached to the Idanre Police Division, was picked up from his duty post on Friday, July 4, and taken to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Akure on the orders of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. The officer is one of three administrators of a WhatsApp group for police personnel…