Man arraigned over alleged impersonation

Man arraigned over alleged impersonation By Femi Ilesanmi,Nifemi Omode, Great Akinwumi | A middle-aged man, Omotosho Babatunde, has been dragged before an Akure Chief Magistrate Court for impersonation. The accused was brought before Magistrate, Mrs. O. R Yakubu, on two counts charge of false claim and camouflage in military resemblance. According to the prosecution, the […]

Two in curt for stealing N3.6m goods

Two in curt for stealing N3.6m goods By Damilola Origbemisuyi | Two  people, Oyetola Ogungbemi, 30, and Damilola Tolorunlase , 25, have been arraigned before an Akure Magistrate Court or allegedly stealing goods worth N3.6 million belonging to one Kikelomo Ajibola.  Ogungbemi and Toorunlase were arraigned before Chief Magistrate Charity Adeyanju on three counts charge […]

Army embarks on operation ‘Crocodile Smile IV’ in Okitipupa

Army embarks on operation ‘Crocodile Smile IV’ in Okitipupa By Tola Gbadamosi | The 32 Artillery Brigade Nigerian Army will today commence a field training exercise code named; “Exercise Crocodile Smile IV” at the Brigade Super Camp in Lawyer Oke street , Okitipupa. Earlier on Monday, the Brigade Commander, Brigadier General Zakare Muhammad, had officially […]

NNPC robbery: Police begin investigation

NNPC robbery: Police begin investigation By Tola Gbadamosi | The Ondo State Police Command has commenced investigations into the armed robbery attack which led to the killing of a night guard at the NNPC filling station in Akure on Sunday. The victim, Moses was killed in the night as the hoodlums attempted to rob the […]

Expert urges farmers to embrace information technology

Expert urges farmers to embrace information technology By Kehinde Oluwatayo | Farmers in Nigeria have been advised to embrace information technology as a way of improving their vocation and boost their yield. An agriculturist, Mr Oluwaseun Taiwo who gave the advice in an interview with The Hope, in Akure stated that farmers stand to benefit […]

Ondo partners NBC on professionalism

Ondo partners NBC on professionalism Ondo State Government has expressed its readiness to cooperate with the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), in ensuring that electronic media in the state adhere strictly to the rules and regulations, as provided by the commission, especially as the state approaches election year. Speaking while playing host to the Management of […]

We ‘ll collaborate with Obas, Osun assures

We ‘ll collaborate with Obas, Osun assures From Fisayo Akinduro, Osogbo | The Osun state government has assured traditional rulers in the state of total support in a bid to ensure that the state continues to remain peaceful and secured at all times.  Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr Adebayo Adeleke disclosed this […]

Why people call Akeredolu Mr Talk and Do –Ale

Why people call Akeredolu Mr Talk and Do –Ale The Chief of Staff to Ondo State Governor, Chief Olugbenga Ale spoke with ADEKOLA AFOLABI on the various landmark projects of the Governor and on the Governor’s rumoured ill health. Excerpts: Some members of the opposition party are saying governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has not done much […]

Kogi elections: Issues  voters should consider

Kogi elections: Issues  voters should consider By Adetokunbo Abiola | Barely one week to the governorship election in Kogi State, all the contending political parties are fully charged with political activities in line with the timetable reeled off by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). INEC has assured Nigerians that the Commission was ready to […]

The wise prevent flood disaster

The wise prevent flood disaster By Theo Adebowale | August 31, 1980 was Sunday. We worshipped at The Apostolic Church, Ire-Akari Ode Oolo, Ibadan. Later that afternoon, some youths from the church left for Yemetu to attend a programme. As evening approached the clouds started to gather, then the rain. It fell slowly and got […]