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By Onomiguren Agbamu The commissioner for Youth Development, Delta state, Hon. Agbateyimiro Isaac Weyinmi has assured that the confident His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborewori, has reposed on him to serve Deltans will not be betrayed. The commissioner spoke during an interview with journalists while reeling out his plans for the Ministry and Youth of Delta at the state secretariat in Asaba. He disclosed that this administration will consolidate on what the previous administration had done that there might be innovations in terms of empowerment for youth to meet the current and reality on ground. He said “will we consolidate…

By Onomiguren Agbamu The Delta State Government has constituted a 14-man 2023 Flood Disaster Management Committee. Inaugurating the Committee on Tuesday in Asaba, Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu, charged members to ensure sensitization of citizens of the state, especially those living in coastal communities to move to higher grounds. Members of the 2023 flood disaster management Committee include; Dr. Kingsley Emu, Secretary to the State Government (SSG) as Chairman, Hon. Ejiro Terry, Commissioner for Special Duties as Co- Chairman, Mr. Jamani Ejiro, Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, Commissioner for Health, Dr. Kingsley Ashibuogwu, Commissioner for Primary…

The Yoruba socio-political association, Afenifere, finds itself at a critical juncture as its esteemed leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, voices his deep disappointment and concerns over the current state of affairs.  In a gathering of Afenifere members at his Akure residence on Wednesday, Fasoranti expressed his heartfelt dissatisfaction with the organization’s recent trajectory. Fasoranti didn’t mince words, regretting the unpleasant condition that Afenifere has found itself in.  The once-respected group is now grappling with a leadership crisis, casting a shadow over its ideals and goals. Fasoranti’s message was clear – urgent measures are needed to rejuvenate and restore the organization to…

By Onomiguren Agbamu The Delta state government on Wednesday approved N167 billion Naira for supplementary budget, and N10 billion Naira for palliative respectively to be forwarded to the state House of Assembly for approval. The state government gave the approval during her maiden State Executive Council meeting presided over by him at Asaba, the state capital. Addressing Journalists at the end of the meeting, the State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comr. Reuben Izeze, said the Governor would forward it to the State House of Assembly for approval for the provision of palliatives for the less privileged, people…

In a significant breakthrough, the Kebbi State Police Command has apprehended six individuals allegedly involved in the sexual abuse of minors within the state.  The Commissioner of Police for Kebbi State, Samuel Musa, revealed this disturbing information during a press briefing held in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. According to Musa, the investigation was initiated after a report on August 17 from Ahmed Muhammed of Koko town in Koko-Besse Local Government Area. His 16-year-old daughter had mysteriously vanished, sparking concerns.  Upon locating her, a horrifying truth came to light – she had been the victim of sexual…

Peace Adedigba A shocking incident unfolded in Diamond Estate as Mathew Ifeanyi, aged 38, allegedly committed a horrifying act against his own 100-year-old father, Anthony Nnadike.  The elderly man was gruesomely hacked to death, the brutality of the crime sending shockwaves through the community. So-Safe Corps Commander, Soji Ganzallo, revealed the disturbing details during a press briefing on Wednesday.  According to Ganzallo, the accused, Mathew Ifeanyi, used a machete to carry out the fatal assault on his father on Tuesday at 11, Ibikunle Street, Diamond Estate.  The heart-wrenching incident occurred in the Olorunda Area, Ntabo, Ijoko, within the Ado-Odo/Ota Local…

Fawaz Adebisi The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) deputy governorship candidate in Ogun state, Segun Showunmi, has asked the President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, to investigate the state governor’s, Dapo Abiodun’s, misconduct. Showunmi made this call in a statement on Wednesday after a video was released displaying how local government chairmen were prostrating to the governor. According to him, prostrating is a normal way of greeting in Yoruba land; however, he criticized the governor for posing like an emperor while being greeted. He therefore connected the incident to the recently published Wale Adedayo’s Open Letter on local government funds. Adedayo,…

Fawaz Adebisi Grace has found a man, Abdurahmon Jimoh, in the Isabo High Court, Abeokuta, as he was granted bail even after being found guilty of theft. Jimoh appeared in court on Tuesday for allegedly stealing a Bajaj Motorcycle. He was said to be riding the motorcycle without a license plate, which sparked suspicion and led to his arrest. After observation, it was gathered that he was arrested on the 19th of August 2023, at Ifesowapo, Aiyetoro town, Ogun State. When asked if he was guilty of stealing the motorcycle, he pleaded guilty to the charges read before him. The…

Faridat Ogundairo The Lagos State Government has disbursed N2.017 billion in retirement benefits to 644 of its retirees. The Director-General of the Lagos State Pension Commission (LASPEC), Mr. Babalola Obilana, disclosed this payment on Wednesday during the 101st batch Retirement Bond Certificate presentation for retirees. Obilana stated that the payment represented the retirement benefits of the retirees for their past service before the commencement of the Contributory Pension Scheme in 2007. He emphasized that the event aimed to celebrate a significant milestone and exceptional retirees who had dedicated their time, energy, and talents to the service of Lagos State. He…

Peace Adedigba A 20-year-old lady, Nwaedoka Chidimma, from the Izzi community in Ebonyi State, has allegedly disposed of her newborn baby in a pit toilet in Otuocha community, Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra State, where she had gone to perform a farming job. PLATFORM TIMES has gathered that the incident happened on Sunday. The baby was later rescued on Tuesday after some residents heard him crying from the pit toilet. A resident, who identified herself as Esther, disclosed that Chidimma, who was pregnant at the time, secured a farm job in the community. While on the farm,…