Man raises alarm over initiation  threat

From Victor Akinkuolie, Ado-Ekiti | A American-based  Nigerian, Ilori Folayan Ajayi, has raised an alarm over a threat to his life and his family members, for refusing forceful initiation into cultism. Ajayi, in a statement made available to journalists in Ado-Ekiti on Thursday explained that trouble started when he was identified as the rightful and […]

Woman begs court to dissolve marriage

From Sade Adewale,   Ondo | A 37-year-old wife, Mrs Caroline Akinsanmi, has asked the Ondo High Court to separate the union between her and her estranged husband, Mr Clement Akinsanmi, over allegations of  constant beating, neglect and no love. Caroline told the court that since  all efforts by their families to resolve the nagging issues […]

Guards in court over pant theft

By Tola Gbadamosi & Kayode Olabanji | Two  security guards of St Thomas Anglican Church, Isikan, Akure, Adekunle Ogundana, 29, and Samuel  Linus, 23, were  yesterday dragged before an Akure Chief magistrate court  Oke-Eda in  Akure over alleged theft of a woman’s  pant. The accused persons were brought before the court on a two count-charge […]

‘Cultivate right attitude  to waste disposal ’

By Kemi Olatunde | Residents of Ondo State have been advised to imbibe the right attitude to waste disposal, in order to guarantee a healthy living. The General Manager, Ondo State Waste Management Board, Mrs. Bola Akinyanmi made this known while speaking with The Hope during the week in Akure. According to her, effective waste […]

Mother,  sons arrested over robbery

It was a show of shame for a middle-aged woman, Mrs Bola Obamoyegun, on Wednesday, when she was arrested for armed robbery  burglary and stealing alongside her two sons, Leye and Dele, by the operatives of the Federal Special Anti-robbery Squad (FSARS) attached to Ekiti Police Command. Commissioner of Police in the State, Mr. Asuquo […]

Iworoko begins rites for late monarch

From Victor Akinkuolie, Ado Ekiti | The people of Iworoko Ekiti in Irepodun/Ifelodun local government area of the state have begun traditional rites for the late Oba Michael Olufemi Aladejana, the Alaworoko, who joined his ancestors at the early hours of Wednesday, after a brief illness. The death of the monarch came barely six days […]

Ekiti Deputy Speaker impeached, as house  passes 2019 budget

From Victor Akinkuolie, Ado-Ekiti | In what looks like a drama, for the second time in four years, the Deputy Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly,  Mr Segun Adewumi was once again impeachment yesterday by the lawmakers for alleged gross misconduct. Adewumi, representing Ekiti West Constituency I in the House of Assembly was […]

Unkept promise

By Kemi Olatunde | A promise is a debt, whoever promise someone anything without fulfilling it is a debtor. Therefore, it is not good to be a debtor .there are a lot of debtor in the world for example, there was a girl who was named Ibukun, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adeniwura. They […]

Why I quit Remo Stars – Osho

Coach Fatai Osho has said he quit Remo Stars because he will not work under another coach in Nigeria as that would affect the football philosophy he has worked hard to develop. Osho stepped down as Remo Stars coach after former Plateau United coach Kennedy Boboye was appointed to boss him. “I will never work […]

5 Sunshine Queens, coach shortlisted  for awards

By Femi Atolagbe | The names of nominees for the 2018 Nigerian Women Premier League Awards has been released. The nomination was done by club coaches and captains on Monday 14th January 2019. Most of the nominees for the awards come from about eight top flight clubs with Ondo State having six nominations while the […]