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Ekiti govt approves restructuring of ring road to avert demolition of houses
Ekiti State Commissioner for Information Rt. Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun has assured residents of Iworoko, Are and Afao Ekiti that the Ekiti Ring Road Phase I project has been restructured to avert demolition of houses in the communities that the construction works would pass by.
Olatunbosun, who gave the assurance in Ado Ekiti, stressed the commitment of the Biodun Oyebanji administration to the general well-being of the people while rapidly developing the State, adding that the state government would not do anything that may jeopardize the economy, peace and tranquility of the people.
He however stressed that the government would not compromise on standards, adding that going by international best practices, a ring road is a road or a series of connected roads encircling a town, city or country. Ekiti State Commissioner for Information Rt. Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun has assured residents of Iworoko, Are and Afao Ekiti that the Ekiti Ring Road Phase I project has been restructured to avert demolition of houses in the communities that the construction works would pass by.
Olatunbosun, who gave the assurance in Ado Ekiti, stressed the commitment of the Biodun Oyebanji administration to the general well-being of the people while rapidly developing the State, adding that the state government would not do anything that may jeopardize the economy, peace and tranquility of the people.
He however stressed that the government would not compromise on standards, adding that going by international best practices, a ring road is a road or a series of connected roads encircling a town, city or country.
He emphasized that the most common purpose of a ring road is to assist in reducing traffic volumes in the urban center, such as by offering an alternate route around the city for drivers who do not need to stop in the city core.
According to him, the focus is to develop the State and improve the lot of the people using efficient techniques, methods, processes or technology to contain the waste and keep people and the environment safe.
He solicited the continued support and understanding of all stakeholders, stressing the need for residents of the State to take ownership of projects in their respective domains with the culture of collective responsibility to protect their interests.
In his remarks, the State Commissioner for Works, Mr. Sola Adebayo, assured residents of Iworoko, Are, Afao and other communities along the proposed Ring Road that the restructuring is in their best interest and would not reduce any value accruable to their respective communities.
Adebayo said the road would increase socio-economic activities in the communities and open them up for accelerated development.
Soliciting the support of all stakeholders for the successful completion of the Ring Road project, he stressed that the people’s continuous support for the government’s effort to develop the State is germane to attaining the desired goals
Source: SABC
In other news – Independent National Electoral Commission fixes date for Saki rerun election
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has fixed Saturday, 3rd February, 2024, as the date for the conduct of a rerun election in two polling units in Saki West State Constituency, Oyo State House of Assembly.
INEC made this declaration via a statement issued by the Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Dr. Rahman Adeniran Tella. Read more
Nigerian singer, Crown Uzama, popularly known as Shallipopi, has announced that he is currently on “break” from smoking. The ‘Pluto Presido’ crooner announced this while sharing a video from his vocation via Snapchat recently. He advised his fellow smokers to abstain from the habit sometimes.
He said, “No be everytime you go dey smoke igbo, sometimes take a break. I am on break now. I am feeling good. Nigerian celebrities, including Tonto Dikeh, Don Jazzy, Terry G, Faze, Dr Sid and Kizz Daniel have announced quitting smoking in the past.
However, some of them later made a U-turn, with Terry G and Kizz Daniel confirming on their respective social media pages that they have returned to the habit.
Source: Dailypost
In other news – My man pays me allowance – Mercy Eke
Reality TV star Mercy Eke has revealed that she gets paid for being in a relationship. Speaking in a recent episode of the ‘Love Is A Game’, she said: “My guy [partner] pays me an allowance.
But it’s not that I mandated him to do that. I have about six domestic workers. So the allowance is just to assist me to pay my staff. Read more
Singer, Ayodeji Balogun, AKA Wizkid’s first baby mama, Shola Ogudu has revealed that she didn’t know she was pregnant until the pregnancy was five months.
Shola made this known during an interview with former BBNaija housemate, Maria Chike’s podcast, “Mum next door.
According to the mother of one, her parents were concerned about her studies because she was in her final year in the university.
She said, “I had my baby pretty early, I was in a university, my final year. I was pregnant for four months to be honest.
“I didn’t know I was pregnant until I was 5 months gone, my parents concern was I had to finish university and I did with good grades
Source: Dailypsor
In other news – Why I fell in love with Adekunle Gold – Simi speaks out
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has revealed why she fell in love with her husband, singer Adekunle Gold.
The mother of one revealed that she fell in love with her husband because of his graphic designing and photoshopping skills. Read more
The convener of Easyread Legal’s Mentorship Programme, Caleb Oboagwina, has called on members of the Nigerian public to report any lawyer found engaging in corrupt practices for disciplinary action. Oboagwina made this call while speaking to newsmen at the 2nd Externs General Conference and 10th Year Anniversary of the programme on Saturday in Abuja.
Decrying reports of corruption in the legal profession, Oboagwina said corrupt lawyers are sanctioned by the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee.
If you find anyone wanting, don’t be silent. Report such a person immediately for disciplinary action against him or her to serve as a deterrent to others nursing the same evil and unethical ideas.
“Don’t be afraid. Report them no matter their reputation in the profession,” he said. He tasked aspiring lawyers on hardwork and dedication to excel in the profession whenever they are eventually called to the Nigerian Bar, urging young ones to see the profession as something that would redeem the society.
“If we have lawyers who would stand up for their rights, especially when they go up in the judiciary, and shun corruption, the society would be a better place.” Also speaking, the 2nd Vice President of the Nigeria Bar Association, NBA, Clement Chukwuemeka, charged lawyers to speak to power and hold the government accountable when it fails in its responsibility of providing social amenities or infrastructural facilities to the masses.
According to him, the responsibility of lawyers is not to make money but to provide justice where the need arises, especially those who do not have anyone to speak for them.
“Judges grant bail to the high and mighty in corrupt cases after which such cases may be swept under the carpet but the poor are being sent to jail for minor cases because they have no one to speak for them,” he added. Easyread Legal’s Mentorship Programme is a platform that renders assistance to students of the Nigerian Law School engaging in Bar Part ll programme.
Source: Dailypost
In other news – Residents seek quick intervention as bridge linking Adamawa with Borno collapses
Residents of Madagali, a major town in the northern part of Adamawa State which shares borders with Goza in Borno State, have appealed for the quick response of federal authorities after a major bridge in the town collapsed.
The Madagali Bridge collapsed completely in the night of Thursday, August 15, after a heavy rain that caused an overflow of the Madagali River over which the bridge was built. Read more
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