‘Projects execution, right of citizens’

By Chris Chimezie Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN), has reiterated his administration’s commitment to fulfilling the election promises made to the people of the state through the delivery of life-changing projects. The Governor made this known during his inspection tour of some projects embarked upon by his administration in Akure South and Idanre […]

Life at Olokuta prisons

By Sunmola Olowookere Olokuta Medium Prison Facility is located at Olokuta, a sleepy surburb of Akure, the Ondo state capital which probably became popular due to the prison that was cited there. From the gate, one could observe that it has a militarized look that is more emphazised by the cold, menacing looking and single […]

EFCC to quiz VC, Provost for embezzlement

Victor Akinkuolie, Ado Ekiti The visitation panels set up by Governor Kayode Fayemi to comb the financial activities of some tertiary academic and health institutions in Ekiti State have indicted the managements of the institutions for alleged abuse of office. The Hope Metro learnt that most noticeable among the infractions committed by the managements, according […]

5 remanded over cultism

By Kayode Olabanji Five men have been remanded in Olokuta prison custody by an Akure Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting at Oke-Eda in the Akure Magisterial District, over their alleged involvement in secret cult. The accused persons are, Tope Olawole, Abiola Oseni, Tope Olagundoye, Nasiru Sherif and Precious Adams. They were brought before Magistrate, Victoria Bob-manuel, […]

The Iworoko Road Accident

T THE sleepy town of Iworoko Ekiti in Irepodun/Ifelodun local government of Ekiti State no doubt is mourning . This is occasioned by the death of fifteen persons in an accident that occurred penultimate Saturday night at a market in the town. A truck, conveying bags of rice  allegedly caused the accident. It was said […]

Dealers raise alarm on rising prices of cows

By Fatima Muraina Cattle dealers in Akure, Ondo state capital have lamented rising prices of cows which  they said  has negatively affected  patronage of their business. The General Treasurer of Akure Cattle Dealers Association, Alhaji Adamu Hassan made this known in an interview with The Hope at Sango, along Igoba road, in Akure North local […]

‘Develop human capital’

By Fatima Muraina The former Accountant General of the Federation, Dr. Kayode Naiyeju has said there is the need for Ondo state government to develop her human capital for effective development of the state. He gave this advice in a telephone interview with The Hope . Naiyeju said the development of human capital will help […]

CAF nominates two Nigerian referees for Confederation Cup

By Atolagbe Femi The Nigeria Referee Association  (NRA)has congratulated  two of its member who were nominated for Confederation of African Football, CAF, holding in Tunisia . According to the  release made available to newsmen , by the national publicity secretary of Nigeria Referee Association, Mr Kelechi Mejuobi. Two ambassadors of Nigeria in the world  of […]

4-Nation Tourney: Super Falcons beat Romania 4-1 win 3rd place

By Saheed Ibrahim The current African champions, Super Falcons of Nigeria defeat their counterparts from Romania by four goals to one in the third place match of the China invitational tourney yesterday. Almost all the entire first half of the game was dominated by the Falcons, creating chances but failed to convert any of them […]

Remembering Nigeria’s fallen heroes

By Josephine Oguntoyinbo It was a day  of mourning as soldiers of the Nigerian army filed out in front of the monument to remember their fallen colleagues. It was  sad to behold as  wives of the fallen  heroes with their children  stared at  the sky looking for miracle to bring back their  breadwinners. One of […]