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In a dramatic turn of events, a middle-aged man, Idris Adamu, on Monday voluntarily surrendered himself to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over his alleged involvement in a ₦9 million job scam. The suspect, who reportedly arrived alone at the EFCC’s Gombe Zonal Command around 1pm, requested an audience with the Acting Zonal Director, DCE Sa’ad Hanafi Sa’ad, to confess to his alleged crimes. According to a statement by EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, issued in Abuja, Adamu admitted to defrauding several unsuspecting job-seekers by falsely promising them employment in federal government agencies. “I came to repent of my sins…

Zamfara State was once again thrown into mourning on Sunday as a Nigerian military airstrike reportedly misfired and killed no fewer than 20 members of a local vigilante group in Garin Mani, a community in Maru Local Government Area. The tragic incident, which occurred amid heightened insecurity in the state, happened shortly after suspected bandits launched a deadly raid on the village, killing several residents and abducting over 50 farmers working on their fields. Eyewitnesses recounted how the gunmen stormed the village around midday on motorcycles, shooting sporadically and causing chaos. In response, local vigilantes mobilised to pursue the attackers.…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has revealed that Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State made him cry following a deep sense of betrayal. Wike, a former two-term governor of Rivers, made the revelation on Monday during his monthly press briefing in Abuja. He said he was overwhelmed with emotion after watching past videos of Fubara praising him, only to later turn against him. “When I go back in my quiet moments, I play the videos of the governor’s speeches—what he said, what he did to me—I weep,” Wike said. “Was it necessary? This was somebody who…

The Delta State Police Command has arrested a 49-year-old woman, Joy Temitope, for allegedly stealing a two-month-old baby boy from a young mother in Koko, Warri North Local Government Area of the state. Spokesperson for the command, SP Bright Edafe, who confirmed the incident on Monday, said the suspect deceived the 20-year-old mother, drugged her, and absconded with the infant. According to Edafe, the incident occurred three months ago, but the suspect was recently apprehended following a sustained intelligence-driven investigation by police operatives. “The suspect, Mrs Joy Temitope, aged 49 years, lured and deceived a 20-year-old girl who had a…

Balqees Adeniji  In a bold move to bolster grassroots economic empowerment, the Senator representing Ogun Central Senatorial District, Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu, has disbursed N100,000 each to 250 market traders drawn from across Egbaland, with an emphasis on financial inclusion and long-term business sustainability. Speaking to journalists in Abeokuta after the event, Senator Salisu described the initiative as part of his ongoing constituency empowerment programme, which he said has already benefited students, youths, and traditional institutions in Ogun Central. “This is not just about handing out money,” Salisu stated. “We have deliberately designed this intervention to move our market…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that he will spearhead the re-election campaign of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, promising to deliver both the FCT and Rivers State for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Wike, a prominent member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), made this declaration on Monday during a live media chat in Abuja. He dismissed ongoing speculations surrounding his political loyalty and role in the coming polls, insisting that his support for President Tinubu is unambiguous. “I have told you before — is it because I am…

Saudi Arabian authorities have turned have turned away more than 269,000 individuals without official Hajj permits from entering Mecca, as part of efforts to enforce regulations and maintain order during the annual Islamic pilgrimage. This was disclosed by Saudi officials on Sunday during a press briefing in Mecca, according to reports from Al Arabiya and the Associated Press. The move, which targeted both foreign nationals and Saudi residents attempting to partake in the pilgrimage without authorisation, is part of a broader crackdown on unauthorised entry during the 2025 Hajj season. Speaking during the media briefing, Lieutenant General Mohammed al-Omari stated,…

Deborah Musa The Federal High Court in Abuja was under lock and key on Monday, June 2, 2025, as judiciary workers defied earlier directives and joined a nationwide industrial strike, effectively barring access to judges, lawyers, litigants, and court staff. When journalists  visited the premises in the early hours of Monday, gates remained firmly shut with no court activity in sight. A similar scenario unfolded at the Court of Appeal headquarters, also located in the Federal Capital Territory. This development follows a communiqué issued by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) dated May 30, directing its federal chapters to…

The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration. This was made known in a statement issued on Monday by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government. Tunji-Ojo congratulated the Muslim faithful both in Nigeria and in the Diaspora, urging them to emulate the virtues of sacrifice, obedience, and faith as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him). The minister also called on Nigerians to use the festive period to offer prayers for peace, unity, and prosperity in the country. He…

Daud Olatunji A recent investigation by PLATFORM TIMES has revealed that the administration of Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, received a total of ₦335.81 billion in federal allocations between May 2019 and April 2025. The data, sourced from the civic tech platform BudgIT, covers a six-year period of monthly disbursements from the Federation Account and highlights the fiscal inflows into Ogun State under Abiodun’s stewardship since he succeeded Senator Ibikunle Amosun in 2019. A breakdown of the figures shows consistent growth in allocations over the years, with the highest inflow recorded in 2024 – a year after election – when…