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Residents groan over 102-yr-old abandoned Ojutu bridge

Residents groan over 102-yr-old abandoned Ojutu bridge

By Lateef Dada ILOBU—-One hundred and two years old Ojutu bridge is an ancient bridge in Ilobu, headquarters of Irepodun Local Government Area of Osun state with remarkable history. The most interesting history of Ojutu river is that it has been a force against external attack of the town during wars. The bridge which was […]

Nigerians in Ghana prisons cry out for help

Nigerians in Ghana prisons cry out for help

His name in Igbo language means “Lord bless me”. But today Chigozie is certainly not feeling blessed as he is one of the numerous Nigerians currently serving various jail terms in Ghanaian prisons.

Ibadan: Fracas leaves fragile peace in tatters

Ibadan: Fracas leaves fragile peace in tatters

It was supposed to be the last lap of Governor Abiola Ajimobi’s tour of the 33 local government areas in Oyo State. The Governor had used the political tour to assure the people of his unwavering commitment to give them quality governance that is devoid of violence. But while the Governor was returning from Ido […]

Day of horror on Lagos-Ibadan expressway

Day of horror on Lagos-Ibadan expressway

The Lagos/Ibadan Expressway has been dubbed in some quarters as a highway of horror due to the frequent fatal auto accidents that have occurred there. This possibly explains why commuters usually engage in passionate prayer sessions before embarking on a journey through that seemingly accident-prone road.