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We’re building strategic plans to utilise resources —OSOPADEC boss
Dr. Victor Koledoye is the acting chairman of the Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC). He speaks to ABIODUN AWOLAJA on the achievements and challenges of the agency in the mandate areas.
WHAT has…
Ondo’s adoption of indigenous anthem: Ijaw express worry over marginalistion
HAKEEM GBADAMOSI reports the controversies trailing the adoption of an indigenous anthem by the Ondo State government which is meant to be recited in schools and public functions. Leading minority ethnic group in the state, the Ijaws, are…
How Oyo is tackling insecurity
Following disturbing trend of insecurity in Oyo State, WALE AKINSELURE reports ongoing efforts by government
at addressing the challenge.
Except for case of abduction of schoolchildren, Oyo state has been in the spotlight for various…
Acquisition: With 99 hectares of our land gone, our lives affected —Ajia residents
For residents of Ajia community, Inukan Local Council Development Area of Oyo State, their joy that government is bringing development to their community seems short-lived as they now live in palpable apprehension of losing their homes…
Government will not deal with third parties —Lands Commissioner
Barrister Rahman Abiodun Abdulraheem, the Commissioner for Land, Housing and Urban Development in Oyo State in this interview by YEJIDE GBENGA-OGUNDARE sheds light on issues surrounding the Ajia land acquisition by government.
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Insecurity: FG should consider traditional means —Aseyin, Oba Adekunle
In this interview by WALE AKINSELURE, the Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba Abdulganiyu Adekunle, speaks on how insecurity should be tackled by both the Oyo State government and the federal government. Experts:
Nigeria is enmeshed in a lot…
Our people will be endangered if ranches are given to Fulani herders —Ekiti traditional rulers
The decision of the Ekiti State government to embrace the Federal Government’s national livestock transformation plan, otherwise known as ranching, has been publicly rejected by some traditional rulers in the state. ‘YOMI AYELESO in this…
How councillor built bridge with car allowance, providing access to farms, health centre, police…
While lawmakers at the grassroots across Nigeria are alleged of making millions of naira from the execution of constituency projects annually, a councillor who hails from Otuokpoti Community, representing Ogbia Ward 2 in Ogbia Local…
Excitement as Akeredolu rehabilitates road abandoned for 18 years
Hakeem Gbadamosi writes on the strides of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu on improving road infrastructure in the state and the long abandoned roads of the Ondo North senatorial district.
One of the mission statements of Governor Rotimi…
Otedola Bridge: Pressure mounts over incessant petroleum tanker accidents
The high rate of tanker accidents within the corridor of Otedola Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, with attendant loss of lives and property, is generating much concern among the general public, comprising residents, motorists , tanker…