‘We’re advancing Nigeria with quality education’

‘We’re advancing Nigeria with quality education’ By Bukola Olamona | The Pro-chancellor of Achiever University, Owo, Dr Bode Ayorinde has said the institution is on the right path towards giving the nation the best in terms of quality education. Ayorinde made this known, during a combined 8th and 9th convocation press conference held at the […]

Those who know better should do better

Those who know better should do better By Steve Alabi | When a person whose profession is not sports takes up sports as a passion, he has a duty to know the turf he is invading. Of the few professions that can easily be invaded by others, sports and journalism appear to be the most […]

Sea incursion sacks Ayetoro

Sea incursion sacks Ayetoro …destroys N200b properties By Saheed Ibrahim | Properties worth over N200 billion have been lost to the Sea incursion which threatens to wipe out Ayetoro community in the Ilaje local government area of Ondo State, The Hope has learnt. The community is constantly being ravaged by sea incursion and half of […]

Ondo FA gets new scribe

Ondo FA gets new scribe By Femi Atolagbe | A new secretary has been engaged for the Ondo State Football Association, he is Mr Adetoyinbo Ibukun, who takes over from the outgoing scribe Alex Daodu. After due consultations and  subsequent approval by the Ondo State Sports Council, General Manager, Chief Wande Fabuluje, it was therefore […]

The only time a book was judged by its cover

The only time a book was judged by its cover By Nwosu Florence | My three weeks National Youths Service Corps orientation course refuted the popular saying “do not judge a book by its cover” as all I ever heard about the camping experience reoccurred all over. Owing to the fact that my institution delayed […]

Oba Ogunoye, blessing to Owo Kingdom – Oliyere

Oba Ogunoye, blessing to Owo Kingdom – Oliyere The Oliyere of Iyere in Owo local government area of Ondo State, Oba Omotunde Alaba Ebiyanmi has described the choice of Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye as the Olowo of Owo as a blessing to the kingdom. Oba Ebiyanmi made the remarks in Iyere yesterday while playing host […]

‘Repair of Ondo Federal roads begins Dec’

‘Repair of Ondo Federal roads begins Dec’ By Sunmola Olowookere | Repair of failed portions on federal roads in Ondo state in particular and other similar portions accross the nation is billed to commence immediately after the rainy season, The Hope can authoritatively report. This among other facts were revealed in a chat with the […]

‘Give your husband access to your breast’

‘Give your husband access to your breast’ From Victor Akinkuolie, Ado-Ekiti | The wife of Ekiti State Governor, Mrs Bisi Fayemi, has admonished housewives to allow their husbands to have access to their breasts to detect lumps which could lead to cancer on .  Mrs Fayemi gave the charge on Tuesday during a familiarisation tour […]

Senate confirms Edema, others as NDDC board members

Senate confirms Edema, others as NDDC board members The Senate on Tuesday confirmed President Muhammadu Buhari’s nominees for the board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The former Deputy Governor of Edo State, Dr. Pius Odubu, was confirmed by the Senate as Chairman of the NDDC Board. Odubu, who was the first to appear […]

EKSG threatens female genital mutilators

EKSG threatens female genital mutilators From Victor Akinkuolie, Ado-Ekiti | The wife of Ekiti state Governor, Erelu Bisi Fayemi, on Tuesday threatened that the present administration in the state will not hesitate to arrest those she described as ‘unrepentant’ Female Genital Mutilators (FGM) operating in the state. Mrs Fayemi who lamented how the unwholesome practice […]