By Adekola Afolabi | Barring any hitch, the 2019 Ondo State budget in which N190billion has been estimated will be passed into law this week, The Hope investigation has revealed. As part of efforts to ensure quick passage of the budget, the House of Assembly Committee on Finance and Appropriation under the chairmanship of Mr. […]
By Evelyn Omotoye & Chris Chimezie | In continuation of its efforts to eradicate poverty and make youths self-reliant, the Federal Government has revealed that it is targetting N850m to alleviate poverty being experienced by women and youths in Ondo State. Director General (DG), National Directorate of Employment (NDE), Dr Nasir Argungu, made the disclosure […]
Four prominent Nigerians have joined the Editorial Board of The Hope in furtherance of management’s resolve to strengthen the editorial contents of the Newspaper. Leading the team is a communication expert and teacher, Dr. Gbenga Abimbola, two political scientists, Dr. Theo Adebowale and Dr. Bayo Fasuwon and a scientist, Mr. Agbelusi Ganiyu. Meet the Editorial […]
From Fasusi Martins, Okitipupa | In his bid to ensure efficient water transportation and improved fishing activities along the waterways, the Caretaker Chairman of Ilaje Local Government, Mr. Otito Atikase has ordered the immediate clearing of waterways across the council area. The council boss who was accompanied by his Supervisors to Alape junction, a link […]
By Maria Famakinwa | The fear of ritualists otherwise known as “yahoo plus” is now the beginning of wisdom for ladies and young women across the country as the reports of the apprehension of suspects going about stealing female pants, bra and used sanitary pads has become a daily occurrence. The ugly trend is […]
ONDO State Government penultimate weeks ago played host to a day security summit. OBJECTIVE of the summit as outlined by the government was to appraise the current security architecture in the state with a view to design appropriate funding arrangement and produce suitable policy document. OTHER highlights included funding security in Ondo State, criminal justice […]
By Josehine Oguntoyinbo | Staff of the Bursary Unit of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, (AAUA) have received the Vice Chancellor’s praise for showing commitment to duty and work ethics. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun, gave the commendation, during the Unit’s get-together held at the University’s Guest House. He charged them to remain committed […]
By Josehine Oguntoyinbo | It was a day of celebration for staff and students of the Federal Polytechnic, Ile-Oluji, as the management of the institution honoured some staff and students of the school with productivity award. The event which was held at the institution’s multipurpose hall, was attended by the Governing Council Members, Principal Officers, […]
By Sade Adewale-Ondo | Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo (ACE) will today begin a new academic session with a screening exercise for fresh students. According to a release by Mrs Oluseto Olatuyi from the Information and Public Relations Unit of the institution, returning students are expected to have moved into their places of residence yesterday, […]
From Victor Akinkuolie, Ado-Ekiti | Ekiti State Government has distributed free JAMB forms to 3,000 qualified but vulnerable admission seekers across the sixteen local government areas of the state. Speaking while flagging off the distribution of the form to the beneficiaries at the weekend, wife of the Governor of the state, Erelu Bisi Fayemi, […]
