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In a significant move that highlights potential discord between the Lagos State House of Assembly and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Assembly has chosen to omit 17 out of the 39 commissioners and special advisers nominees initially presented for screening. During the session held on Wednesday, 22 of the governor’s cabinet nominees received the Assembly’s confirmation, shedding light on the tension between the legislative body and Governor Sanwo-Olu’s administration. Notable figures among those left out of the approved list are Gbenga Omotoso, the former Commissioner for Information and Strategy; Prof. Akin Abayomi, the former Health Commissioner; and Sam Egube,…

Aminat Gusanu Renowned Nollywood actor and movie producer, Femi Adebayo, has raised  the alarm regarding the widespread piracy plaguing his latest cinematic masterpiece, ‘Jagun Jagun’. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the epic film that has taken the town by storm was released on Netflix’s streaming platform on the 10th of August, 2023. The movie producer, who took to his Facebook page on Tuesday, said some persons had started pirating ‘Jagun Jagun’, which he described as a ‘Labour of love’. He added that some of the pirates had been arrested while efforts were ongoing to apprehend others in order to make them…

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Badagry Unit Command says it intercepted and impounded no fewer than 40 vehicles for non-compliance with the use of speed-limiting devices along the Agbara Badagry Expressway in the last two months. Mr Williams Manga, the Unit Commander, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)on Wednesday in Lagos. He said the drivers of the intercepted vehicles were fined and then compelled to install the device before their vehicles were released to them. Manga said the enforcement of the use of speed limiters was one of the measures being taken…

The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has announced a substantial commitment of $500 million towards bolstering domestic infrastructure development, along with facilitating additional third-party investments exceeding $1 billion.  This momentous disclosure was made by Aminu Umar-Sadiq, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NSIA, during an investigative hearing held on Tuesday, August 22, 2023.  The hearing was convened by the Ad hoc committee established by the House of Representatives, with the aim of delving into the NSIA’s operations since its inception. Umar-Sadiq elucidated that NSIA is a jointly owned entity, encompassing the federal government, state governments,…

The Coalition of Pro-Democracy Groups for A Better Nigeria has raised concerns among security agencies regarding the activities of the “Obi-dients,” a group supporting the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Dr. Peter Obi, in the upcoming 2023 elections. The coalition alleges that the Obi-dients are engaging in actions aimed at intimidating the judiciary and potentially causing unrest. Accusations have emerged that Obi-dients have set up billboards strategically near the venue of the presidential election petition tribunal. These billboards urge the judges presiding over election-related petitions to carefully consider their judgments. This move has been interpreted by…

By Onomiguren Agbamu Delta State Governor Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori on Tuesday said his administration would partner oil companies in the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) for the sustainable development of host communities. The Governor stated this when he received top management of Chevron Nigeria Limited led by the Managing Director, Mr. Rick Kennedy at Government House, Asaba. He lauded Chevron Nigeria Limited for sustaining its operations in the state and for its contributions to the growth and development of its host communities. He said: “The good thing about our relationship with Chevron is that there has been…

By Onomiguren Agbamu A Federal Law Marker, Representing Isoko North and South in the Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Ajirioghene Jonathan Ukodhiko has expressed optimism that the newly inaugurated Delta state Commissioners will offer purposeful leadership support to complement the vision of the state government MORE agenda. The Federal Law Marker spoke yesterday at Asaba during an interview with newsmen while revealing the readiness of the state government to hit the ground running He said, “You can see the calibre of commissioners in the various cabinets, you see they are ready to hit the ground running, the mixture is a…

By Onomiguren Agbamu As part of measures to cushion the impact of fuel subsidy removal, Delta state Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has rolled out palliatives for workers in the state, with each set to receive an additional N10,000 monthly as support from the government. The Governor also announced that the state’s 50,196 workforce will now work in shifts and from home. The Governor disclosed this in Asaba shortly after he was sworn in of the 26 Commissioners as members of the State Executive Council. He said the payment to support the workers would commence in August and last for…

Government, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, conducted a comprehensive training program for 50 disease surveillance agents over the weekend. The three-day training, declared open by Barr. Olasunkanmi Olaleye, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, aims to enhance accurate reporting of animal diseases within the state. The initiative, organized by the Regional Disease Surveillance Enhancement (REDISSE) Project in partnership with the Oyo State Government, seeks to elevate the standards of disease monitoring and control. By equipping surveillance agents with epidemiological knowledge and skills, the program strives to prevent and manage animal diseases both within Oyo State and…

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna has emphasized that a unified effort, transcending military action alone, is vital to addressing the challenges of banditry and terrorism in the Northwest and Northcentral states of Nigeria. Speaking at a significant high-level town hall meeting titled “Promoting Peace and Security in Northwest Nigeria” held in Kaduna, Governor Sani urged for collaborative strategies involving frontline states, stakeholders, and security agencies to effectively combat these security threats. The one-day event, organized by the Kukah Centre in partnership with Global Rights and supported by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO), aimed to contribute to community…