Politics of the Electoral Bill

By Adetokunbo Abiola | Recently, the chairmen of about seventy registered political parties threatened to pull out of the 2019 general elections, if the president, Muhamadu Buhari fails to sign the Electoral Bill sent to him by the National Assembly. At about the same time, Mrs. Obiageli Ezekwesili, the presidential candidate for Allied Congress Party […]

Invest directly in agric, govt told

By Kehinde Oluwatayo | A suggestion has gone to Ondo State Government to do direct investment in agriculture for it to flourish in the state Chairman of Ondo State Agricultural Commodities Association OSACA, Mr Gbenga Obaweya gave the suggestion in an interview with The Hope in his office last week.       Obaweya said without direct […]

Stop bush burning, farmer pleads with public

With Kehinde Oluwatayo | The need for more sensitisation on bush burning in this dry season to prevent destruction of farms has been stressed.    Speaking with The Hope in Idanre recently, a cocoa farmer, Mr Julius Ojo said  the  labour of many years can get consumed in a fire outbreak.     Ojo who said […]

Time to open up the economy 

By Theo Adebowale | U nless the economy performs, those who acquire political power stand the risk of ending their career in shame. Shame because such are not likely to leave behind any achievement worthy of remembrance.  Two major dangers are immediately imminent.  For the one whose tenure has ended, satisfaction and self fulfillment would […]

No plan to increase fees – AAUA

By Olamona Bukola | The management of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, has denied reports making the rounds that the institution had increased its fees. According to a source, the reports had caused confusion among the students of the institution, who are preparing for a new session. The institution described the reports as untrue […]

Ondo PTA  factions close ranks

Bukola Olamona | The differences within  the  executives of the  Ondo State  chapter of the  Parents Teachers Association(PTA) which  had lingered for years has been resolved. Disclosing this was the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of  Education, Rev, Akin Asaniyan during an interview with  The  Hope in his office. He said the two factions have decided to […]

Paramilitary holds special prayers for Ondo

By Micheal Ofulue &Tola Gbadamosi | It was a session of prayers for Ondo state at  this year’s special prayer meeting organised by the state chapter of the Paramilitary Christian Fellowship. The prayer session, which featured praise and worship to thank and glorify God for the sustaining peace across the state, was held at the […]

Autocrash: Ekiti to relocate Iworoko market

Victor Akinkuolie,  Ado-Ekiti | To prevent reoccurrence of accident at Iworoko market, Ekiti State government and the community have concluded plan to relocate the market from its present spot. The Alaworoko of Iworoko-Ekiti in  Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government area of Ekiti State,  Oba Michael Aladejana, said this in a chat with The Hope in his palace […]

ODSG to award Araromi-Lekki road

By Evelyn Omotoye | The contract for the construction of the 51 kilometers Araromi-Seaside-Lekki-Lagos road which has the potential of turning around the economic fortunes of Ondo State will be awarded this week, The Hope can authoritatively report. Beside this, the Ayeka-Araromi-Irele road and Aboto waterworks reticulation to Igbokoda, Mahin and Ugbo will equally be […]