Stakeholders task lawmakers on life-impacting laws

Stakeholders task lawmakers on life-impacting laws By Josephine Oguntoyinbo | The newly inaugurated members of Ondo State House of Assembly have been charged to serve with conscience and ensure passage of quality bills for the overall development of the state. Stakeholders who spoke in separate interviews with The Hope gave the charge in Akure, the […]

Love or commitment, which is more important?

Love or commitment, which is more important? By Itunu Oloyede | Some believe that love conquers all and that as long as you share that feeling with someone, it means that the relationship would last.  In reality, love is the only one of the many ingredients needed for a long-lasting relationship, but the issue is […]

Life of a drunk

Life of a drunk By Sunmola Olowookere | Pa Amadi has gone on a drinking spree with his cronies again. Indeed it was one of those times when he would stumble home drunk. Amadi is a retired driver. After active service, he now works for a septuagenarian who goes out once in while. He lives […]

Tasks Before New Governors’ Forum Chair

Tasks Before New Governors’ Forum Chair THE Coalition of Governors in Nigeria elected the Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, as the Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum during their last meeting in Abuja. FAYEMI thus becomes the first governor in the Southwest to mount the exalted position. THE HOPE therefore commends the governors for […]

Insecurity: South West govs advised to be vigilant

Insecurity: South West govs advised to be vigilant From Fisayo Akinduro, Osogbo | South West governors have been urged to be vigilant and proactive in the face of damning security breaches in the region. The Head of Harmonised Vigilante Group in the South West, Alhaji Rilwan Hussein Yahasalam, said the rate of kidnappings and banditry presently […]

Engage executive positively, Osun lawmakers urged

Engage executive positively, Osun lawmakers urged From Fisayo Akinduro, Osogbo | The new lawmakers of the Osun State House of Assembly have been urged to continue the tradition of positive engagement with the executive arm of government. The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Osun State, Gboyega Famoodun, who gave the charge in Osogbo urged […]

‘DJ is my calling’

‘DJ is my calling’ By Bamidele Kolawole | An upcoming Nigerian DJ, Akinlade Tunde better known by his stage name as DJ T Max has said that his passion for DJ would not allow him to abandon the job. DJ T Max spoke with Friday Extravaganza about his love for music and how he fell […]

‘I started music by using wood as microphone’

‘I started music by using wood as microphone’ By Bamidele Kolawole | It was an amazing performance when Adegboyega Ijomiderin Blessing and her Blessing Gospel voices International band led some of her colleagues in the gospel music industry to offer praises to God in different styles in a mega concert last Sunday. The Ondo-based gospel […]

Cataract

Cataract By Faozat Aragbaye | Cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye due to protein buildup in the body, which leads to reduced vision and loss of sight if left untreated. TYPES OF CATARACT There are three primary types of cataracts: Nuclear sclerotic cataract- most common type of cataract. It forms deep […]

Unemployment and its many consequences

Unemployment and its consequences By Taye Samuel | The issue of unemployment is reaching a catastrophic proportion in Nigeria. It is a time bomb if not urgently addressed. It is one of the major factors affecting Nigeria today as many have turned kidnappers, ritualists, terrorists and some even committing suicide. According to the Bureau of […]