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REPORTER'S DIARY: How 'Korope' Drivers Endanger The Lives of Passengers in Osogbo

A korope showing a deflating front tyre  Following two separate incidents where drivers of commercial transportation minibuses, popularly called 'Korope' failed to observe safety standard, this reporter decided to write in order to alert the concerned authorities and the public on how some 'Korope' drivers in Osogbo are beginning to endanger the lives of their passengers in Osogbo, Osun state capital. If adequate safety measures are taken, road accidents can occasionally be avoided. However, when safety regulations are disregarded, avoidable incidents can turn into fatal accidents for drivers and other road users. In Osogbo, the Osun state capital, 'Korope' is a name given to an eight-seater minibus that is used for public transportation. The minibuses play a major role in the public transport system in Osogbo, as many passengers depend on them for movement from one place to another. This commercial minibus also helps businessmen and women in conveying their goo...
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Osun ex-lawmaker caution opposition against inciteful statement against FG

A former lawmaker, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye has cautioned opposition parties making incitful statements against the federal government of Nigeria. 


Oyintiloye who represented Obokun State Constituency on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC) in a statement on Sunday noted while it is the right of the opposition parties to act as a watch dog for government’s policies and programmes, but must be responsible while making such. 


He said that unchecked negative comments and criticisms by the opposition parties could cause unnecessary distractions for the federal government.  


His words: The truth is that we don’t have any other country except Nigeria, and that is why we need to play the role of opposition reasonably. 


“Making comments that could incite the masses against the government in the name of politics is unpatriotic and should be avoided. They have the right to criticise the government but such should be constructive to assist government to achieve its best for the people.


“Constructive criticism is about appreciating the good policies and highlighting the drawbacks, and not despising the policies and programmes of the government.


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