proposed bill
14 Feb
Some concerned Nigerians, yesterday, took diverse positions on a fresh bill currently being listed for presentation before the House of Representatives seeking creation of three additional states in the South-West region of the country, namely Oke-Ogun from existing Oyo State, Ijebu from existing Ogun State and Ife-Ijesa from Osun State. The bill is being sponsored…
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