Proposed LCDAs will make Ondo vibrant–Ajulo

Proposed LCDAs will make Ondo vibrant – Ajulo By Jubril Bada | The National Secretary, Forward with Buhari Group, Mr Kayode Ajulo has said that the proposed Local Council Development Areas in Ondo State would make governance vibrant and responsive. Ajulo, who stated this while reacting to the initiative by the governor said the hallmark […]

Ondo  ex-militants ’lI enjoy FG amnesty

Ondo  ex-militants ’lI enjoy FG amnesty By Chris Chimezie | Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN), has assured that his administration will not relent in ensuring that disarmed youths in Ilaje and Ese-Odo Local Government areas were integrated into the Federal Government Amnesty programme. Akeredolu made this known during a thank-you-tour to Ilaje and […]

Akeredolu’s industrialisation drive unprecedented

Akeredolu’s industrialisation drive unprecedented From Akinnodi Francis,  Ore | The Industrialization drive of Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has been described as monumental. Odigbo Local Government Caretaker Chairman, Babatunde Samuel Ikumawoyi said this in his office yesterday in a chat with The Hope. He said when completed, the gigantic flyover and textile industry projects […]

FG to negotiate with workers on new minimum wage, – Udoma

FG to negotiate with workers on new minimum wage, – Udoma The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Sen. Udoma Udoma, says the Federal Government will go into negotiations with senior civil servants soon after the bill on the new National Minimum Wage is assented to by President Muhammadu Buhari. Udoma said this when he […]

‘Campus Couple’, time bomb against future

‘Campus Couple’, time bomb against future By Oluwasegun Adelegan | some students in higher institutions today live as couples on campus. This is known as couple’s life. Living as a couple is fun for them. They never see it as a crime. For example, two young people cannot be living as a couple and concentrate […]

Ethanol project requires 6,400hectares

Ethanol project requires 6,400hectares By Kehinde Oluwatayo | Ondo State Chairman of Cassava Growers Association, Mr Fela Olorunmodimu has disclosed that 6,400 hectares of land would be required for the cultivation of cassava to feed the proposed ethanol factory in the state .    He made the disclosure while speaking with The Hope in Akure,  […]

How to curb post electoral violence

How to curb post electoral violence By Ayodele Fagbohun | “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it….” Philosopher George Santayana. Electoral or political violence should as a matter of rule, carry stiffer sanctions or penalties not less than capital punishment on the perpetrators of the heinous act to serve as deterrent […]

Adebanjo calls for constitutional reforms

Adebanjo calls for constitutional reforms A prominent Afenifere big wig, Chief Ayo Adebanjo has insisted that only constitutional reforms which will allow each region separate constitution will allow peace to reign in the country. Adebanjo made the declaration in Lagos yesterday during a parley with Journalists. He said: “Nigeria is running a unitary system of […]

Group passes vote of confidence  on Akeredolu

Group passes vote of confidence  on Akeredolu From Jimoh Ahmed, Ikare-Akoko | Owo indigenes in Akoko have restated their continued support for the present administration in Ondo State even as they passed a vote of confidence on the state governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN. The Owos under the umbrella of Owo Development Association, Akoko Chapter […]

ODHA resumes legislative activities today

ODHA resumes legislative activities today By Adekola Afolabi | The Ondo State House of Assembly is now set for the last leg of its legislative activities as the Assembly reconvenes today. The House had gone on break to enable members fully participate in the electioneering campaigns of their different political parties in the just concluded […]