Parties lauded on adherence to INEC guidelines

Fisayo Akinduro, Osogbo | Political parties in Osun state have been lauded for adhering to the directives of INEC on electioneering campaign in the state. The Administrative Secretary, Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Osun state chapter, Alhaji Surajuden Ajani disclosed this in Osogbo on Monday. He said all the political parties in the state are […]

Make democracy work – INEC urged

By Fatima Muraina | The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been charged to ensure that democracy works as the 2019 general elections draw near. An incumbent member of the House of Representatives representing Ilaje/Ede-Odo Federal constituency, Mr Kolade Akinjo gave this advice in an interview with The Hope in Akure. Akinjo said it is […]

Ondo to commence waterways insurance scheme

By Mary Agidi | Ondo state government is to commence Inland Waterways Travellers’ Safety Insurance Scheme this February on selected jetties across the riverine communities in the Southern Senatorial District. The safety plan is meant to provide protection and welfare for travellers both within and outside Ondo State via its Inland Waterways and also provide […]

Sports Commissioner approves Niger Tornadoes interim coach

By Femi Atolagbe | The Niger State Commissioner of Sports Development, Mr Emmanuel Duza Babur had approved the appointment of Hamza Abarah as the interim coach of Niger Tornadoes Football Club . During a combined meeting of the Ministry and Niger Tornadoes club management. Mr Duza Babur, in a press statement stated that  approval had […]

OSBC gets 7-man c’ttee

By Fisayo Akinduro | Osun state government has set up a 7-man committee to revitalize the Osun State Broadcasting Corporation (OSBC). The governor, Gboyega Oyetola while inaugurating the committee disclosed that the revitalization is not meant to downsize the station but to ensure that the mission and vision of the state owned media outfit are […]

Owo Recreation  Club to wear new look

Owo recreation club is soon to wear a new look courtesy of a philanthropist and business man Prince Rotimi Ibidapo. Ibidapo gave the undertaken when the new executives of the 65 year old club led by Chief Razak Akinyemi hosted him at the club. He promised to complete the club’s guest house by April this […]

I have no regret  dumping PDP – Ekiti Senator

Victor Akinkuolie, Ado-Ekiti | The Senator representing Ekiti Central Senatorial District at the upper legislative house, Mrs Fatimat Raji-Rasaki, has explained that she has no regret for dumping her former political party, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Rasaki who recently decamped from the All Progressives Congress (APC) shortly before the July 14, 2018 governorship election […]

Federation cup: Ondo FA commends teams  asregistration commences

By  Femi Atolagbe | Ahead of the 2019 state FA Cup competition also known as the Federation Cup, the Board of Ondo State Football Association has commended football teams in the state for their support and participation in previous FA organized competitions. “It’s a development which indicates a healthy relationship between the teams and the […]

PDP, ADC bigwigs join APC

By Jubril Bada | A member of the House of Representatives under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ondo State, Mr. MIke Omogbehin was among those who defected to the All Progressives Congress yesterday at the presidential campaign rally of the party  in Akure. The lawmaker is representing Okitipupa/ lrele Federal Constituency at […]

We’ll exploit Ondo bitumen -Buhari

By Evelyn Omotoye | President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the people of Ondo State that the natural resources the state is endowed with including bitumen will be fully harnessed for the development of the state,  if given the chance to rule the country the second term. Buhari gave the assurance at a meeting with traditional […]