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Not less than 18 cows have died after reportedly grazing on a fumigated farmland in Vwei community, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred around noon on Wednesday, when the cattle, belonging to a herder identified as Dan’azumi Haruna, strayed onto the treated farmland, sources said.. According to a security analyst, Zagazola Makama, seven of the cows were later slaughtered due to contamination from chemicals used on the farmland, while 11 died instantly at the scene. Fifteen other cattle affected by the chemical exposure are said to be receiving veterinary care. At the time of filing this…

The Ogun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has ordered an immediate suspension of media coverage of all activities of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) in the state, following the alleged assault of a journalist, during the 2025 May Day celebration in Abeokuta. The journalist, identified as Olajide Osoba, a member of the Union, was reportedly attacked by individuals believed to be members of NANS at the June 12 Cultural Center, Kuto — the venue of the event. In a statement e-signed by the Council’s Secretary, Bunmi Adigun, and made available to PLATFORM TIMES, the…

President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged that the economic hardship currently plaguing Nigeria—including hunger, unemployment, insecurity, and the rising cost of living—is both real and critical, assuring citizens of his administration’s commitment to finding lasting solutions. Speaking on Thursday during the national May Day celebration at Eagle Square, Abuja, Tinubu, represented by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, said the challenges Nigerians face are dire and must be tackled head-on. “I am aware of the peculiarities of the economic hardship Nigerians face—rising living costs, hunger, insecurity, unemployment, and the loss of livelihoods,” Tinubu stated. “These challenges are real…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has traced funds linked to the failed CBEX cryptocurrency investment scheme to at least four countries, raising concerns that full restitution to victims may be unattainable. EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, disclosed this during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday. He revealed that the commission had frozen several accounts tied to the scheme and recovered a significant—but undisclosed—sum of money. “We have been able to block some accounts. We have been able to freeze some funds, which I will not be able to give you a figure, but some reasonable amount of…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has disowned a fraudulent bank account allegedly being used to extort money from candidates who missed the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), warning that scammers are demanding N15,700 for fake rescheduling services. In a statement released on Thursday, JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, identified the fraudulent account as a Sterling Bank account with the number 8520641017 and the name “Copyrightwriter Personal J Rescheduling Flw”. He described the scheme as a criminal attempt to defraud unsuspecting candidates. “We issue this urgent notice to inform the public about this nefarious scheme targeting candidates who were…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has commenced an investigation into a staggering N71.2 billion discrepancy in the disbursement of funds under the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). The commission’s Director of Public Enlightenment and Education, Demola Bakare, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, noting that preliminary findings uncovered major irregularities in the financial records of the student loan scheme. According to Bakare, while the Federal Government reportedly released N100 billion for the implementation of the students loan initiative, only N28.8 billion was confirmed to have reached student beneficiaries, raising concerns over the…

The League of Imams and Alfas in Ogun State, on Thursday, inaugurated the Council of Muslim Titled Chiefs (COMTIC), aimed  towards unifying the Muslim Ummah in the state and strengthening Islamic leadership. The historic event took place in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, and was graced by prominent Islamic scholars, leaders, and traditional Muslim titleholders. Among those in attendance were the President General of the League, Shaykh Sikirullahi Babalola; the Grand Chief Imam of Egbaland, Shaykh Saadallahi Bangbola; the Grand Chief Imam of Ijebuland, Shaykh Muftaudeen Ayanbadejo; and the Grand Chief Imam of Remoland, Shaykh Abdul Qadri Jinadu. The Baba Adeen…

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has warned that the growing public discontent with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration could ignite a mass protest movement reminiscent of the 2020 #EndSARS uprising, unless urgent reforms are implemented. Speaking on Frontline, a current affairs programme on Eagle 102.5 FM Ilese-Ijebu, on Thursday, May 1, 2025, Sowore said the popular #TinubuMustGo campaign could snowball into a nationwide revolt if the administration continues on its current trajectory of failure across critical sectors. “This administration is heading into its second year, and it is a second…

Despite prevailing economic challenges, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ogun State Council, has completed 23 different projects without any financial assistance from the government, its Chairman, Comrade Hameed Benco Ademola, has revealed. Comrade Benco made the disclosure during the 2025 Workers’ Day celebration held at the NLC Secretariat in Abeokuta, while receiving the General Manager of Fresh 107.9 FM, Abeokuta, Chief Goke Babalola, who was represented by the station’s Assistant General Manager, Dr. Adeyinka Adegbite, popularly known as Ọmọ-Bàbá-Tíṣà. According to the NLC Chairman, the projects, all executed within his two-year tenure, were funded through internally generated revenue and voluntary…

As Nigeria marked the 2025 edition of Workers’ Day, legal and financial expert Dr. Gbenga Adeoye delivered a clarion call to civil servants across the country, describing them as the engine room of national development and urging both public servants and political leaders to uphold a culture of service, accountability, and respect. Speaking in a message commemorating Workers’ Day, Dr. Adeoye stressed that no nation can thrive without a vibrant, ethical, and effective civil service. He emphasized that the fate of Nigeria’s progress rests heavily on the conduct and efficiency of its public workforce. “If civil servants work well, there…