Sweet smell all the way

Evenly Omotoye | Smelling nice is the best compliment anyone can ever appreciate. It is an indication that you are neat and classy in a way, although not a sole determinant. Keeping a good smell is complementary to your outfit. It does not matter how expensive your clothing is, or beautiful you appear from head […]

Unpaid salaries: Ekiti LG workers embark  on indefinite strike

From Abiola Alo, Ado Ekiti | Local government workers in Ekiti State have embarked on an indefinite strike in protest against alleged negligence of their welfare and unpaid salary arrears by the state government. The workers under the aegies of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) who called for the strike to commence […]

Ondo NDLEA destroys 110,542 tonnes of Indian Hemp

By Tola Gbadamosi | The Ondo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), yesterday destroyed 110,542 tonnes of Indian Hemp and other illicit drugs with a vow that there will be no hiding place for cannabis cultivators in the state. The drugs were set ablazed by the National Chairman of the agency […]

Schools resumption: Parents lament high cost of books

By Lola Omowaye | As schools prepare to resume for the 2018/2019 academic session in Ondo state,  many parents have expressed concerns at the high cost of school items while schools management are expecting increase in numbers of pupils/students. Some  parents who spoke with The Hope across Akure, the State capital complained about hike in […]

Akeredolu inaugurates Solar  Power, mini grid in Ondo South

By Chris Chimezie | Determined to end many years of life in darkness by residents of the Southern Senatorial District of Ondo State, the State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, (SAN), has inaugurated a three-layer power supply strategy to lighten the entire region. The power initiatives which include; stand alone Solar Systems under the Small Home […]

Parties’ exorbitant nomination fees

Few days ago, a friend of mine, who is aspiring for an elective post in the country, raised an alarm that the cost of nomination and expression of interest form in her political party was too exorbitant. According to her, such ridiculous amounts would not only drive away genuine aspirants, it would also limit the […]

Don stresses role of NGOs in national devt

By Josephine Oguntoyinbo | A don, Princess (Dr) Adebunmi Osadaun has stressed the crucial role of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in driving the activities of both the public and private sectors of any economy. She made the assertion while delivering a lecture organised by the Ondo state government through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social […]

Idanre, Igbekebo laud Akeredolu on rural development

From Francis Akinnodi, Ondo | The Idanre Local Government council has lauded the All Progressives Congress (APC) led-government in Ondo State under Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, for his visionary leadership quality that have enhanced rural development in the state. The Council Chairman, Mr. Biyi Ayinuola who gave the commendation during the official presentation of cheques […]

Court dissolves 8 year-old marriage

By Martin Fasusi | An Okitipupa customary court has dissolved eight year-old marriage between Mrs. Famoye Ajeyemi and Mr. Sunday Famoye. The court dissolved the marriage following a petition filed by Mrs. Famoye Ajeyemi urging it to dissolve her marriage with her husband Mr. Sunday Famoye on the grounds of ill treatment , cruelty and […]

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