Vote buying, a disaster – Osun REC

Fisayo Akinduro, Osogbo | Vote buying has been described as one of the cankerworms affecting Nigeria’s electioneering process. The Osun State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mr Olusegun Agbaje made this submission during an interactive session with veteran journalists in the state on Tuesday. He said INEC alone cannot curb vote buying but with the help of […]

Port Ondo: The journey so far

By Adetokunbo Abiola | From the very beginning, the Rotimi Akeredolu administration has stated its determination to build a seaport in the state, and it did not hesitate to explore the possibility of getting partners for the project. According to a feasibility study, the 75-kilometre Ondo State shoreline is a challenge for the development of […]

Police arrest two for beheading dealer

Fisayo Akinduro, Osogbo | Osun State Police Command has arrested two suspects over alleged robbery and beheading of a rice dealer. The State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Fimihan Adeoye, made this known while parading the suspects and other crime suspects at the Police Headquarters in Osogbo . Adeoye said the arrested suspects were contracted to […]

Wake up, vote wisely

By Theo Adebowale | The Peoples Democratic Party announced that it would produce President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and be in charge for 60 years beginning from 1999. By its projection and determination, it was confident to produce every President till 2059. Its pioneer President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo did not shy away from […]

Ore residents excited over Flyover

From Francis Akinnodi, Ore | The people of Ore in Odigbo Local Government area of Ondo State have described the on-going first ever flyover bridge project in the area capable of enhancing economic turnaround of the Southern Senatorial District when completed. A community leader, Chief Michael Olanrewaju while commending the Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, […]

‘Prioritise cancer victims’ welfare’

By Maria Famakinwa | In order to further give hope to Breast cancer patients in the state, the wife of Ondo State Governor, and founder of Breast Cancer Association of Nigeria (BRECAN),  Arabinrin Betty Anyanwu -Akeredolu has paid a courtesy visit to the State Head of Service (HOS), Mr Toyin Akinkuotu to plead for the […]

Ondo CAN inaugurates new exco

Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Ondo State chapter has elected and inaugurated new executive with Rev John Ayo Oladapo and Mr Rotji Nyokke as chairman and Secretary respectively. The inauguration ceremony held at Saint David Cathedral had in attendance many dignitaries including the governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu represented by Chairman of the […]

Pay attention to library, govt tasked

Fisayo Akinduro, Osogbo | Government at all levels have been advised to pay more attention to library development in order to enhance reading culture among youths. Assistant Chief Library Officer, Osun State Library Board, Mr Adeniyi Adeyanju gave the advice while speaking with The Hope in Osogbo on Monday. He said updating library books would […]

OSACA floats micro-finance body

With Kehinde Oluwatayo | The Chairman of Ondo State Agricultural Commodities Association (OSACA), Mr Gbenga Obaweya has disclosed that the association is in the process of registering its micro-finance institution with its national body.      He made the disclosure in a chat with The Hope recently in Akure.        According to him, the micro-finance institution […]

Expert wants sensitisation on NIMET’s prediction

With Kehinde Oluwatayo | A call has gone to the Ministries of Agriculture and Information at the state and federal levels to begin a thorough sensitisation of the public on  the prediction of  NIMET that there would be late onset of rain this year.     An agronomy expert and acting Provost of the Federal College […]