Apprentices in court over alleged N10m fraud

By Kayode Olabanji | Three apprentices are currently standing trial at an Akure Magistrates’ Court sitting at Oke-Eda, for allegedly converting  their master’s money N10,430,165.00, being the proceeds from sales, to their own  personal use. The accused, Ikemefuna Okpe, 21, Ifeanyi Obbeta 21, and Emmanuel Ogbonna 21, were brought before Magistrate, Mrs Victoria Bob-manuel on […]

Challenges Before New CP

THE acting  Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar- Adamu recently appointed Mr. Undie Adie as the new commissioner of police for Ondo  State. HE  took over from Gbenga Adeyanju who has since returned to the      Headquarters. UNDIE before his redeployment to the state was at a point  Commissioner of Police, Plateau State command. He  […]

Let there be peace in Owo

The Owo is One Movement is saddened by reports of acts of violence and thuggery emanating from Owo. The movement re-calls that less than a month ago (2nd February 2019) it brokered the signing of a peace accord by the candidates of all the contending political parties in Owo and Ose Local Governments at the […]

Ondo police promises reinforced security

By Tola Gbadamosi | Sequel to the postponem-ent of the general elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Saturday,  the Ondo State Police Commissioner,  Mr Undie Adie has enjoined  the citizens of the state to go about their normal routine, saying, security has been reinforced across the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, […]

Election postponement disappointing -Buhari’s campaign chief

From Victor Akinkuolie, Ado-Ekitii | The Buhari/ Osinbajo Campaign Council in Ekiti State has described the  postponement of the Presidential and National Assembly elections scheduled for last Saturday as a sign that the country’s electoral system needs serious attention. The Director General of the Council, Dr Olusegun Osinkolu, lamented that it was disappointing for the […]

We’ve paid up Pension fund-ODSG

By Evelyn Omotoye | The Director- General of the Ondo State Pension Commission (OSPEC), Mr. Jaiyeola Olowosuko has said that the state has not defaulted since it commenced the Contributory Pension Scheme, (CPS), 2014. Olowosuko stated this in an interview with The Hope in his office while reacting to a report relating to the deductions […]

Apprentices in court over alleged N10m fraud

By Kayode Olabanji \ Three apprentices are currently standing trial at an Akure Magistrates’ Court sitting at Oke-Eda, for allegedly converting  their master’s money N10,430,165.00, being the proceeds from sales, to their own  personal use. The accused, Ikemefuna Okpe, 21, Ifeanyi Obbeta 21, and Emmanuel Ogbonna 21, were brought before Magistrate, Mrs Victoria Bob-manuel on […]

RUGIPO Management seeks staff’s support

From Agboola Fesobi , Owo | The Acting Rector of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo (RUGIPO), Mr Gani Ogundahunsi has charged all members of staff of the institution to help salvage the school ,by supporting  the management to bring about the needed positive development and transformation. He gave the charge at the Rector -Staff Forum held […]

AAUA students represent  excellence –Ajibefun

The  Vice Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, (AAUA) , Prof Igbekele Ajibefun has said that   the  students of the school have imbibed global mind and the institutions tradition of excellence. He described AAUA students as reliable students whose ways and deeds reflect the University’s culture of excellence and distinctions. Ajibefun said, “While some […]

Youths demand justice as herdsman kills farmer

By Victor Akinkuolie,  Ado-Ekiti | Ayegbaju Ekiti, in Oye Local Government area of Ekiti state was thrown into mourning at the weekend,  following the death of a farmer in the community,  Elijah Ogor,  who was reportedly  shot dead by a suspected Fulani herdsman in the community. As at press time,  the cause of the unfortunate […]