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Local Residents beg FG as Osun, Ondo federal roads crumble

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10 hours ago

August 25, 2025

Commuters and residents of Osun and Ondo states have decried the deplorable state of federal roads in the two states, calling for urgent government intervention.

In Osun, users of the Ilesa–Akure Expressway particularly lamented the Osu/Iwaraja corridor, describing it as a nightmare for motorists.

Speaking at Iloko Junction—one of the worst-hit portions of the road—a resident, Tomisin Olatunde, said the Federal Road Maintenance Agency had at different times patched bad spots, but such interventions provided only temporary relief.

“With what we are experiencing now, only complete removal and replacement of the asphalt can solve the problem. The road stretches from Ile-Ife to Osu, Ilesa and Iwaraja, linking Osun and Ondo states. Between March and June this year, several serious accidents were recorded between Iloko Junction and the Road Safety office along the expressway,” Olatunde said.

A driver, Razaq Akinleye, who has plied the road for 15 years, said the last major reconstruction was done before the 2015 elections. He described the ongoing expansion works from Ilekki, Ilesa, as “too little compared to the magnitude of the challenge.”

“FRSC officers even filled some bad portions earlier this year to prevent accidents, but that can’t solve the problem. Beyond mere clearing, we need a total overhaul of the road. The patching by FERMA only lasts about three months before the spots go bad again.

The bad portions also give robbers and kidnappers an advantage since vehicles must slow down there,” Akinleye lamented.

Osun State Commissioner for Information, Kolapo Alimi, said the state was already assisting in repairing some federal roads but urged Abuja to take full responsibility.

“We are involved in the repair of some FG roads in Osun. On that particular road, I want to urge the Federal Government to live up to its responsibility and fix it,” Alimi said.

Similarly, residents of communities along the Akure–Ado Ekiti Expressway in Ondo State appealed to both federal and state governments to expedite the ongoing reconstruction of the road.

The project, which commenced towards the end of the Muhammadu Buhari administration, has dragged on for years, worsening traffic congestion and making life difficult for residents. Before the project started, the road had become a death trap, with criminals exploiting its poor state to kidnap travellers for ransom.

During a recent inspection, Minister of Works, David Umahi, announced that the Akure–Ita-Ogbolu–Iju–Ado road would be redesigned and rebuilt with concrete.

But residents say the delay is unbearable. A native of the Iju community, Olamide Babalayo, urged the government to hasten the project.

“The last time I drove home was terrible. We commend the FG for taking action, but they should expedite the work. People in the community are suffering, especially during this rainy season,” he said.

A commercial driver, Kunle, stressed the road’s economic importance, saying transporters were spending excessively on vehicle repairs.

“The road is vital for business between Ondo and Ekiti states. The government should complete it on time so economic activities can flow better,” he said.

When contacted, the Chief Press Secretary to Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Ebenezer Adeniyan, acknowledged that the road is a federal responsibility but expressed optimism that the situation would soon improve.

“I think the situation will improve now that the rains have ceased,” he said.

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PDP Reps caucus backs party’s resolutions for 2027 elections

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8 hours ago

August 25, 2025

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Members of the House of Representatives elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party on Monday, pledged their willingness to abide by the decisions of the various Committees and organs of the party, including the Zamfara and Lagos states’ decisions, to strengthen the party ahead of the 2027 general election.

The caucus made its position known at the end of an emergency meeting in Abuja, the nation’s capital.

Briefing newsmen after the meeting, the caucus leader and member representing Sagbama/Ekeremor Federal Constituency, Bayelsa State, Fred Agbedi, said the PDP lawmakers are committed to supporting the party to make it the preferred choice of Nigerians in the next election cycle.

He said, “As representatives of the people, we are united to ensure that we support the position of the party, to create more stability, peace, and strengthen this party to ensure that we take victory in the presidential and other elections by 2027.

“There are no lingering crises. We have no issue with lingering crises. What we have told you is that the caucus adopts all the decisions of the committees and organs of the party, and we are ready to work with them.”

Agbedi pledged the caucus’ support for all peace moves aimed at restoring peace within the party’s fold as soon as possible, adding that as lawmakers, no effort would be spared in ensuring that the national leadership of the party is supported to provide a viable platform capable of giving the All Progressives Congress a run for its money.

The PDP is billed to hold its 102nd National Executive Committee meeting on Thursday, with issues bordering on reconciliation, discipline of errant members and the November national convention expected to top the agenda.

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Beware of recruitment scams, FRSC warns Nigerians

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8 hours ago

August 25, 2025

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The Federal Road Safety Corps has cautioned Nigerians against falling victim to fraudsters who are extorting job seekers with fake promises of employment in the Corps.

This is contained in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja by the Corps Public Education Officer , Assistant Corps Marshal, Olusegun Ogungbemide and shared on X.

The Corps said it had “observed with grave concern the increasing activities of fraudulent individuals, including some posing as staff of the Corps, who extort unsuspecting members of the public with false promises of securing them employment.”

According to the statement, the scammers “go as far as issuing fake call-up letters to training schools and the FRSC Academy in a desperate attempt to deceive innocent job seekers and defraud them of their hard-earned money.”

The FRSC stressed that its recruitment process remains transparent and merit-based. “The Corps wishes to categorically state that FRSC recruitment processes are transparent, merit based, and strictly communicated through national newspapers, television stations, and our official channels,” the statement said.

“At no time did the Corps mandate its Personnel, or representatives to demand money or any form of gratification from applicants in exchange for employment,” it added.

The Corps urged Nigerians to be vigilant, warning them not to patronise fraudsters. “Members of the public are therefore strongly advised to disregard any such offers and report perpetrators to the nearest FRSC Command, law enforcement agency, or through the Corps’ official communication platforms.”

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Wike’s aide proposes mandatory NIN, ID for social media accounts

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8 hours ago

August 25, 2025

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The Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, Lere Olayinka, has called for tighter regulations on social media usage in Nigeria.

In a brief statement posted on his X account on Monday, Olayinka suggested that individuals should be required to provide a National Identification Number along with a valid government-issued ID—such as an international passport, voter’s card, or driver’s license—before they can create or manage any social media account.

The statement reads, “NIN, Valid Identity Card (International Passport, Voter’s Card, Driver’s Licence). These two should be made compulsory to open and operate social media accounts. This proposal seeks to reduce misinformation and increase online accountability.”

Indeed, Nigeria’s NIN system, already tied to phone numbers and bank accounts, demonstrates how verified identities can create accountability in digital spaces, as verified accounts make it harder for anonymous bots or fake profiles to spread false information

In countries like Nigeria, where NIN is mandatory for services like banking and telecommunications, extending it to social media aligns with existing identity frameworks, creating a unified system for digital accountability.

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