ABUAD partners IFAD, IITA on agribusiness From Victor Akinkuolie, Ado-Ekiti | The Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti (ABUAD) has entered into a three-year partnership with the International Fund for Agriculture development (IFAD) and International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA) for the training of 1,000 youths in various agricultural techniques. The team of experts from the […]
Man docked over N1m theft By Sade Adewale | A serial thief, Omojola Oyetola, has been dragged before an Ondo Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing fresh cocoa beans and other perishable items worth N1.055 million. The 35-year-old defendant was brought before the court by the police for allegedly stealing the property of five persons. The […]
Three held for beating minor to death By Kayode Olabanji | Three middle-aged men have been remanded at Olokuta prison by an Akure Magistrates’ Court sitting at Oke-Eda for allegedly killing a six-year-old boy in Isua Akoko. The accused persons; Dele Agbara, Oluwatunmise Gbara and Alagbara Ajayi, were said to have killed the victim, Akerele […]
The need for recognition of palace as mini museum By A. L. Ilesanmi | Nigeria is replete with many forms of antiquities. The efforts of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments to identify, mark out, collect and preserve some of the antiquities have so far been family rewarded. It is also known that treasure-hamters […]
Kidnapping: Police caution on ransom payment By Michael Ofulue | The Ondo State Police Command yesterday cautioned families of kidnapped victims against payment of ransom , saying such act amounts to encouraging criminality. The Command which said it will continue to discourage the payment, advised family members of anyone who fell victim to always cooperate […]
ODSG distributes 250,000 cocoa seedlings to farmers By Fatimah Muraina | Ondo State Government yesterday kick started the distribution of 250,000 improved cocoa seedlings to farmers across the state as it awaits the N20billion Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) allocation to farmers. The State Commissioner for Agriculture, Asiwaju Adegboyega Adefarati made this known during the […]
Deliver inputs timely, CAN urges FG Fatimah Muraina | Cocoa Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on the Federal Government for the provision of all farming inputs and early delivery to meet planting season. The Ondo State Secretary of the Association, Mr Ezekiel Ibitoye said this in an interview with The Hope, in Akure, the […]
The unacceptable downscaling of success in Sunshine Stars By Steve Alabi | The scales of football success in Ondo State have been lowered in recent times to such a ridiculous level that critical stakeholders now celebrate Sunshine Stars’ escape from relegation like a cup triumph. Instead of asking fundamental questions from our football superintendents why […]
ODSG pays athletes By Femi Atolagbe | Relief has come the way of Ondo State athletes and their coaches as the State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu approved their allowances . The approval according to the General Manager of the State Sports Council, Mr Wande Fabuluje during a chat with the Sporting Hope said the governor’s […]
AGFD hosts AEK Larnaca coach By Femi Atolagbe | In a bid to develop grassroots football in Nigeria and in Africa at large, the African Grassroot Football Development (AGFD) has played host to AEK Larnaca of Cyprus under 17 coach, Mr Sunny Kingsley in Akure . To this end , the AGFD has put together […]
