Expert applauds ban on rice importation By Fatima Muraina | An economic expert, Elder Fessy Olabode has applauded the federal government for the recent ban on imported goods, saying that it will help improve the economy of the nation. Olabode spoke in an interview with The Hope in Akure, the Ondo State capital. His words: […]
Ondo’s College of Health Tech gets Demonstration Clinic By Kemi Olatunde | As part of government efforts in boosting health services and improve it’s indices in the state, Ondo State Government has put in place a Demonstration Clinic that will soon commence operation at the state’s College of Health Technology. The Parmanent Secretary, Ondo State […]
ANLG distributes lawn mowers to primary schools By Kehinde Oluwatayo | In its bid to complement the effort of the Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu in ensuring that schools in the state are conducive for learning, Akure North Local Government has begun the distribution of lawn mowers to primary schools in the area. Speaking […]
Court refers divorce seeking couple back to family members By Kayode Olabanji | In a bid to curb the rate of divorce in the society, the Grade A Customary Court sitting in Akure, has advised an estranged couple to consider the possibility of settlement by seeking the intervention of their family members. The President of […]
Man remanded over N700,000 visa fraud From Fisayo Akinduro, Osogbo | A 23-year-old man, Joseph Johnson has been remanded in prison by an Osogbo Magistrate Court for collecting N700,000 to secure visa for an applicant, without fulfilling his promise. The accused person was said to have committed the crime at Ile Idande Housing Estate area […]
Sale of Indian hemp lands man in prison From Fisayo Akinduro, Osogbo | A 27-year -old man, Wisdom Awojumo has been remanded by an Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court for allegedly selling Indian hemp. The Prosecutor, Inspector Sunday Osanyintuyi, told the court that the accused person conducted himself in a manner that caused breach of public peace […]
EKSU student, five others nabbed over cultism, robbery From Victor Akinkuolie, Ado-Ekiti | Ekiti State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 400-Level student of Ekiti State University (EKSU), Daniel Adetunji, over cult activities. The Commissioner of police in the state, Mr Azukwo Amba also confirmed the arrest of five other persons for alleged […]
Mother, two children die after amala meal From Victor Akinkuolie, Ado-Ekiti | Odo-Ayedun, in Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State was thrown into mourning on Wednesday following the death of a 45- year-old mother and her two children after they reportedly ate Amala (yam flour). Though the cause of the incident was sketchy as […]
Signage/advert fees: ODSG to embark on enforcement activities The Ondo State Government will next Monday embark on 30 days enforcement activities on signage and advert fees across the 18 Local Government areas of the State. The state commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr Donald Ojogo, stated this in a statement. According to him, the Taskforce […]
‘I have dreams of becoming a star’ By Abiodun Ebun | A Gospel singer and leader of Zion Praise Musical ministry, Rebecca Amwanat Gideon popularly called Becky has identified Finance as one of her major challenges . She described Holy Spirit as her source of inspiration, adding that most times she receives songs in dreams, […]
