Eleme-Onne axis
20 May
The Greek philosopher, Aristotle, avers that questions of the State, how it should be organised, and pursue its ends, are fundamental to the achievement of citizens' happiness.
11 Oct 2023
Two weeks after The Guardian’s report on the neglect of the Eleme-Onne axis of the East-West Road, the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Works, has mobilised the Reynolds Construction Company (RCC), to immediately commence work on the road.
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