Ijebu
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.…
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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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