I’m disappointed in young presidential aspirants – Ikubese 

By Adekola Afolabi | A former presidential aspirant on the platform of the Alliance for New Nigeria (ANN), Dr.  Thomas-Wilson Ikubese, has expressed his displeasure over what he called selfish attitude of some so-called young presidential aspirants which he said showed they are not ready for governance in the country. He said most of the […]

Promotion exercise:LG workers hail ODSG

From Fasusi Martins,Okitipupa |Local government workers in Ondo state under the aegis of the National Union Of Local Government Employees  (NULGE) have commended the administration of the Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu for his kind gesture towards the welfare of workers of local government by embarking on a general promotion exercise across board which was described as […]

A prophetess bride for a king

By Sunmola Olowookere | Venus is at it again, doing what she knows best; spinning her entangling web of love. For the benefit of those who don’t know who Venus is,  She is the much acclaimed Greek goddess of beauty and love. She has been much touted by novelists, playwrights and poets in times of […]

Ondo shines at Southwest National Sports Festival

By Femi Atolagbe | The representatives of Ondo State in the just concluded Southwest National Sports Festival elimination held in Ibadan ,the capital city of Oyo State, made the State proud by coming first in three games, second in two games and fifth position in one other six games . With the result as shown […]

FUTA student Wins Medal for Africa at World Youth Games

By Lola Omowaye & Bukola Olamona | There was palpable joy and excitement at the Federal University of Technology Akure, FUTA on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 when news filtered in that one of its students won silver medal for Nigeria and Africa at the 2018 Youth Olympics Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina.    Alaba Akintola […]

The State Of Naira

THE appalling state of Nigeria’s currency, the naira notes calls for a serious attention. MOST of the naira notes are eyesores. The notes cannot be physically compared with other major currencies like, Dollars, Pound Sterling and Euros among others. THE physical nature of the naira is an attestation to the nation’s weak economy. Many of […]

Fasua calls for upward review of 2019 budget

By Mary Agidi | The Presidential Candidate for the Abundance Renewal Nigerian Party, ANRP, Mr. Tope Fasua has called for the rethink of the 2019 budget by reviewing it upward. Fasua who made the call during a State meeting in Akure, said the budget should be  reviewed upward and target it on important sectors like […]

Abayomi laments religious roles on governance

By Mary Agidi | An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Ondo state, Dr. Tunji Abayomi has lamented the merchandising of the religious affairs in Nigeria which are expected to help in the achievement of good governance in any given society. Abayomi who spoke with The Hope in a telephone interview while commenting on the […]

Islamic cleric warns muslims against political lies

By Jubril Bada | As the 2019 general elections are near, muslim faithful have been urged to shun lie in their political discussions about contestants vying for political offices in the elections. The Imam of the Police Officers’ Mess Central Mosque, Akure, Mallam Taofeeq Akintola gave the advice in his Jumat sermon delivered last week. […]

2019: Ondo political parties task nation’s security chiefs on responsibility

By Jubril Bada | Political parties in Ondo State have said that concerted efforts are being made to complement the effort of the Federal Government in ensuring that the 2019 general elections are hitch-free and ensure that their members do not take laws into their hands. The political parties disclosed this to The Hope in […]