By Adekola Afolabi | The Chairman, Ondo State House of Assembly Committee on Information, Mr Fatai Olotu, has declared that the leadership crisis which rocked the hallowed chambers has finally been resolved. He also emphasised that the Speaker of the Assembly, Mr Bamidele Oleyelogun remained the Speaker of the House and that nothing has changed […]
Francis Akinnodi, Ore | For allegedly stealing a dog, a 21-year-old man, Sunday Edem has been arraigned before an Odigbo Magistrates’ Court in Ondo State. The police brought Edem before the court presided over by Mr T.J Ajayi, on one-count charge of stealing. The Hope Metro gathered that the accused person allegedly stole the live […]
From Jimoh Ahmed, IkareAkoko | The Nigerian Bar Association, (NBA) Owo branch, has declared that it is now an offence for any of its members to defend clients suspected to be involved in kidnapping case. The branch chairman, Alhaji Tajudeen Ahmed, disclosed this during a protest over incessant kidnappings in the area. The Hope Metro […]
By Michael Ofulue | The Commandant General of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Alhaji Abdullah Gana has directed the constitution of a Joint Task Force (JTF) between the Corps and the various state chapters of the Association of Licensed Private Security Practitioners of Nigeria (ALPSPN). The Hope Metro authoritatively gathered that the move is […]
Victor Akinkuolie, Ado-Ekiti | No fewer than a hundred associations making up the Ekiti State private sectors union on Wednesday pledged their support for the re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari. The union led by its chairman, Mr Gbenga Abiodun organised a rally in Ado Ekiti to support the re-election of the president; hinging the decision […]
By Femi Atolagbe | The lawmaker representing Idanre/ Ifedore federal constituency, Mr Bamidele Samson Baderinwa has charged members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to start working assiduously for the success of the party in Ondo state. Baderinwa disclosed this in Ero, at Ifedore Local Government, area of the State while distributing over 30 motorcycles […]
By Michael Ofulue | The Ondo State Police Command yesterday warned against the use of fireworks and other explosive devices, otherwise known as “bangers” in public places during the yuletide season, emphasising that anyone caught would be arrested and consequently prosecuted. Against this backdrop, parents have been advised to warn their children and wards against […]
From Jimoh Ahmed, Ikare Akoko | As the festive period approaches, the Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, in Ondo State targets reducing road crashes and fatality by 50 and 30 percents respectively. The Ikare Akoko Unit Commander of the commission, Mr Bashir Jimoh stated this at a public forum in Ikare Akoko. Jimoh who was […]
By Tola Gbadamosi & Agboola Fesobi | A pall of fear has descended on the staff of the Federal Medical Centre, Owo and the Rufus Giwa Polytechnic over their safety following last week’s kidnap of four of them. In spite of assurances given by the Ondo state Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu that such an incident […]
By Adekola Afolabi | The Ondo State House of Assembly has passed a resolution calling on all security agencies including military and paramilitary in the state to beef up their security strategies on the highways with a view to curbing a reoccurrence of kidnapping activities in the state. Members of the Assembly unanimously called on […]
