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Job Racketeering Rocks Delta As Faceless Agents Rip-off N765M, Fake Employment Forms, Others Sell For N50,000.* Police arrest Five Suspects, Others on The run

From Lateef Taiwo
Tension heightens in Delta State as Job racketeers , otherwise known as Job scammers have allegedly rip-off hundreds of unsuspecting Job seekers across the 25 local government areas of the state.
With estimated sums of N765million of naira allegedly swindled from these employment seeks, It was gathered that many of them have allegedly Committed Suicide having returned to their villages in hopeless manners.
Investigation revealed that the scammers in the last two years have operating in Asaba, Sapele and Ughelli North, South, Burutu, Bomadi, Patani among others with recruited agents armed with employment forms, printed letter heads that go for N50,000 each.
In Asaba, for instance, these Job racketeers are seen in a popular local hotel ( namewitheld) behind the Asaba township Stadium where the unsuspecting Job seekers are interviewed after meeting the stipulated financial Obligations to work in faceless Offices including marketing agents. Expectedly, many of the Unemployed have been duped while the females, especially the beautiful daughters of eve are taken through slaughter slabs before they are giving the fake employment forms to fill.
Further investigation revealed that these agents of darkness are on daily basis making fortunes from desperate Job seekers, many of whom are ready to do anything so long they get Jobs to eke out living for themselves and their families.
In Ughelli metropolis, Sapele, Burutu, Bomadi, Patani, among others, there is always hue and cry meted out on the Job seekers by Scammers who are not bothered about the aftermath of their nefarious activities with their agents hanging around Strategic locations where they give out Fliers with bold inscription ” Job opportunities” to unsuspecting persons especially Passersby.. Some victims of these unfortunate activities, one of them in Asaba, Mr Philip Membu who spoke to our correspondent said ” I got their Fliers and made straight to their Location around Awai road where I met three heavy looking men that were well dressed.. After the interview, they gave me forms for N50,000 and I Paid but after the days they asked me to resume work I went as told , to my shocking unfolding drama the People have disappeared from the location and the Office closed.It happened to many of us until we reported to the Police”
Sources alleged that the scammers have letter heads with logo seals giving Credence to them that their Job placements are genuine for Job seekers.But a lady in Ughelli metropolis, Mrs Betsy Mkpolor who spoke to our correspondent on telephone said'” I lost N150,000 to these fraudsters before I knew I was finished, they had disappeared. Ughelli metropolis used to be beehive of activities by these Scammers who print handbills that are distributed to people with their GSM phone numbers”
In most cases, young ladies are allegedly hired with disarming dress sense and handbills in various streets of Asaba, Ibusa, Okpanam metropolis hanging around Strategic locations where unsuspecting persons are hoodwink into having to do business with them( Scammers) thereafter, rip them off in huge sums of money..Worse hit, is the current situation of poor economy, a situation that has helped these Scammers to woo more of these unsuspecting persons to buying fake employment forms, printed letters, among others before they are duped. In swift reaction, Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe confirmed that the police have arrested in the recent times five Suspects who upon interrogation Confessed to the Crimes adding that they will be Charged to Court on Completion of investigation.
Meanwhile, DSP Bright Edafe further confirmed that the police have been put on strategic locations where these Scammers can be arrested and send to Jail, disclosing that there have been several cases of frauds in various stations, adding that it will be no longer be business as usual for these individuals who have invaded various Cities in Delta State. Delta State Government through its Secretary to the State Government ( SSG) Dr Kingsley Emu in a statement signed last week, warned Deltans against Patronizing fake employment givers, disclosing that the state government will not take responsibility of their nonchalant attitude when they are duped..Part of the statement reads:We are aware of these Scammers across the state and Security agents are on their look out with a view to ensuring that they are arrested and arraigned in Court.We hereby warn Deltans against Patronizing these Criminals and their activities”
Defence/Security
Banditry: Rep member condemns attack on Kwara community

Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin
The Member representing Ekiti/Isin/Irepodun/Oke-Ero Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Hon. Raheem Tunji Olawuyi Ajuloopin, has strongly condemned the recent attack in Idofin Odo-Ashe, Oke-Ero Local Government Area of Kwara State, describing it as a cowardly act that seeks to disrupt the peace and stability of the community.
Hon. Ajuloopin, in a statement personally signed by him, expressed deep concern over the unfortunate incident and sympathised with the victims, their families, and the entire community affected by the dastardly attack, emphasising that acts of violence have no place in a civilised society, and therefore urged security agencies to intensify efforts in bringing the perpetrators to justice.
While commending the swift response of both the federal and Kwara State governments, as well as the security agencies and local vigilante groups, the lawmaker reiterated that the fight against insecurity requires collective responsibility, calling on traditional rulers, community leaders, and residents to remain vigilant and cooperate fully with security operatives by providing timely and credible information.
“Security is everyone’s business. We cannot afford to leave the safety of our communities solely to government agencies. Every citizen must be actively involved in safeguarding our environment and ensuring that peace prevails,” Hon. Ajuloopin admonished.
He reaffirmed his commitment to continued collaboration with relevant authorities to ensure that lasting peace in all parts of Kwara South and beyond.
Hon. Ajuloopin also appealed for calm, assuring that both the federal and state governments are working tirelessly to address the root causes of insecurity and prevent future occurrences.
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Governor Namadi Attends High profile Ministerial Meeting On Self-Sufficiency In Cairo

From Hassan Taiye
Governor Umar Namadi is currently in Cairo,Arab Republic of Egypt, attending the Third High-Level Ministerial Meeting on Rice Self-Sufficiency, holding from October 7th to 9th, 2025, in Cairo and Sakha.
The meeting, themed “Towards Rice-Based Agri-Food Systems Transformation and Delivering on Rice Self-Sufficiency through Peer-to-Peer Learning: The Case of the Arab Republic of Egypt,” is jointly organized by the Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, AfricaRice, the Arab Organization for Agricultural Development (AOAD), and other key continental partners.
This high-level gathering brings together African Ministers of Agriculture, State Governors, and agricultural leaders to share practical experiences on achieving rice self-sufficiency and agricultural transformation.
The event will showcase Egypt’s remarkable progress in achieving rice self-sufficiency despite its limited water and land resources, offering valuable lessons adaptable to other African contexts.
Namadi is participating alongside top policymakers, agricultural experts, and private sector players from across Africa to discuss innovations, policy reforms, and strategic investments aimed at strengthening food security and transforming the agricultural sector on the continent.
Over the three-day programme, delegates will engage in high-level ministerial sessions, technical discussions, and a field visit to Egypt’s renowned Rice Research and Training Centre (RRTC) in Sakha.
During the visit, participants will interact directly with Egyptian scientists and farmers to learn about the country’s advancements in high-yield rice varieties, efficient irrigation systems, and modern post-harvest technologies.
Jigawa State’s participation in this important forum underscores the state’s commitment to agricultural transformation, food self-sufficiency, and consolidating Jigawa’s position as one of Nigeria’s leading hubs for rice production and agribusiness development.
The meeting is expected to conclude with a Ministerial Declaration setting a continental roadmap for achieving rice self-sufficiency through collaborative research, policy coordination, and targeted investment across the rice value chain.
Governor Namadi is accompanied by senior officials from the Jigawa State Ministry of Agriculture and related agencies.
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There’s Political Genocide Against Christians in Northern Nigeria – Aisha Yesufu

By: Fabian Apechihin
Sociopolitical activist Aisha Yesufu has accused Nigerian political leaders of perpetuating what she described as a “political genocide” against Christians in Northern Nigeria.
Yesufu made the remark on Tuesday in response to American comedian and TV host Bill Maher, who recently alleged that Nigerian Christians are facing coordinated attacks.
Maher, speaking on his HBO show, said, “I’m not a Christian, but they are systematically killing Christians in Nigeria. They’ve killed over 100,000 since 2009 and burned 18,000 churches. These are the Islamists, Boko Haram.”
Reacting via her X handle, Yesufu criticized what she called hypocrisy among Nigerian politicians who express concern over Christian persecution yet supported the Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket during the 2023 elections.
“You are shouting that Northern Christians are being persecuted, but you championed a Muslim-Muslim ticket! Their Christianity was not Christian enough for you during the 2023 election,” she wrote.
She concluded by calling for greater attention to what she termed the “political genocide” against Northern Christians, urging consistency in both words and actions when addressing religious and political marginalization in Nigeria.
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