Ijebu
4 days ago
Monarchs in riverine communities of the Ilaje axis of Ondo State have frowned upon the alleged plot to include their domains as part of the proposed Ijebu State. According to the traditional rulers, the riverine communities of Ilaje have, for ages, been part of Ondo State, and they cited a series of historical facts to…
17 Jan
Major stakeholders from the old Ijebu Province have resolved to set up a harmonisation committee to settle differences as they pursue their quest to create a new state among the federation's states. This decision was reached at a consultative meeting on Friday at the palace of the Akarigbo of Remoland, Oba Babatunde Adewale Ajayi. The…
1 Jan
The National Assembly members from Ogun State have been urged to unite and work diligently towards actualising the dream of Ijebu State. They said Ijebu State is not only capable of expanding opportunities for the citizens to express their potential, but will also catalyse development across Ogun East, Ogun West, and Ogun Central senatorial districts.…
6 Jun 2024
A bill to create an additional state known as Orlu State in the Southeast region passed its first reading in the House of Representatives on Thursday. The bill was sponsored by the lawmaker representing Ideato North South Federal Constituency of Imo State, Hon. Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere, along with other co-sponsoring lawmakers. The piece of legislation which…
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