Encourage refrees, Dogo urges NFF

By Femi Atolagbe | Sunshine Coach ,Kabiru Dogo has commended his players for their efforts to fight back and get a draw at home against Bendel Insurance after an error that gave the visitors the lead in the 63rd minute. Dogo who stated this in Akure the state capital , though appeared not satisfied with […]

Elections dates  change a rude shock –Akinlaja

By Sade Adewale | Member House of Representatives, representing Ondo East and West Federal constituency under Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), Mr. Joseph Akinlaja has described  last Saturday’s  Presidential and National Assembly  elections postponement by  the  Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) as a surprise and shock to people who  were in the mood to vote. Akinlaja stated […]

Parties express disappointment over elections shift

By Jubril Bada | The postponement of Presidential and National Assembly elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has continued to generate  discord among political parties. The elections which was earlier scheduled to hold on February 16 was shifted to February 23, while Governorship and House of Assembly elections slated for March 2 will […]

‘Postponement within ambits of law’

By Sunmola Olowookere | Following the postponement of the presidential   and  other  elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), some industrial unions leader and olitical analysts have described the action of INEC as one which falls in the purview of the law.      One of such groups, the Akure chapter of the Nigeria Bar […]

God give us men

By Bayo Fasunwon | God give us men A time like this demands Strong minds, great hearts, true faith and ready hands Men whom the lust of office do not kill Men whom the spoils of office cannot buy Men who possess opinions and  will Men who have honour; men who won’t lie Men who […]

Osun HoS tasks teachers on productivity

From Fisayo Akinduro,  Osogbo | Principals have been urged not to relent in their efforts of moulding the society by extending the best of morals and academic trainings to  future leaders. Osun state Head of Service, Dr. Gboyega Oyebade gave the advice during a workshop organised by the All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary […]

‘Ondo College of Tech will be a model’

By Kemi Olatunde | The Ondo State Commissioner for Health, Dr Wahab Adegbenro has pledged the commitment of the State Government in making the state College of Health Technology a model in the country. Dr Adegbenro made this pledge in his office in Akure while playing host to the Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of […]

BEDC begins metering in Owo

From Jimoh Ahmed  & Agboola Fesobi, Owo | The Benin Electricity Distribution Company, BEDC, will today commence the enumeration of houses in Owo Local Government as a prelude to metering all unmetered houses in the area. The Hope has reliably gathered. This is coming on the heels of the agreement reached with the Owo Youths […]

Fasoranti, others react over election shift

By Adekola Afolabi | Gales of reactions have continued to trail the sudden postponement of the general elections earlier scheduled to hold on February 16 and March 2, 2019. In separate reactions, some eminent Nigerians and politicians described the development as very disappointing and highly discouraging. First to react is an elder statesman and Afenifere […]

Policeman remanded over alleged stealing

By Kayode  Olabanji | An Akure Chief Magistrate Court has ordered the remand of a 25-year-old policeman,  Feyisola Boye Obaya, in prison custody, for allegedly breaking into  the office of the Commissioner of Police,  Special Operation Squad, where he stole exhibits valued at N150,000. The police brought the accused before the court presided over by […]