Rousing welcome for Akeredolu By Adekola Afolabi | In a scenario similar to that of his inauguration which was greeted by mammoth crowd, the atmosphere was charged and the Sun was scorching; still the people remained undaunted and stood still patiently waiting to see their governor arrive. Although the day of his arrival was not […]
Two students die in Ekiti river From Victor Akinkuolie, Ado-Ekiti | Tragedy struck in Ado-Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti State at the weekend following the death of two secondary school students in the town, who were reportedly swept away by Ureje river. The deceases were students of Ado Grammar school located along Ado-Ijan road. A […]
NUJ laments incessant building collapse From Fisayo Akinduro, Osogbo | The South West zone of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called on the Osun State government to as a matter of urgency begin the clearing of the debris of the collapsed building at Owode area of Ile-Ife in Ife Central Local Government Area […]
ODSG tasks town planners on professionalism By Adekola Afolabi | Ondo State government has charged town planners in the state to always show high sense of professionalism and integrity while carrying out their activities as a professional body. The Chief of Staff to the governor, Chief Olugbenga Ale gave the charge on behalf of government […]
Man arrested for assaulting 10-year- old girl By Tola Gbadamosi | Men of the Ondo State Police, Osi Division have arrested a 50-year-old man, Mr. Lawal Sule, for allegedly molesting a 10-year-old girl at Sango cattle market. The victim’s mother, Hajia Yahaya, who lives in Sango area of Osi was said to have reported the […]
Inferno destroys property in Akure By Kayode Olabanji | Property worth over N500,000 were on Saturday destroyed by an inferno at a residential building in Oke-Aro, Akure. .However, The Hope Metro reliably gathered that no life was lost in the inferno which happened during the daytime at No 19, Imase street. An eyewitness account said […]
Police launch manhunt for killers of sexagenarian From Jimoh Ahmed, Ikare Akoko. | The police in Ikare Akoko are on the trail of the killers of the 70-year-old woman, who was axed to death in Ugbe Akoko, in Akoko Northeast Local Government Area. of Ondo State. The lifeless body of the 70-year-old, Bosede Yakubu, popularly […]
Argo Raak wins Ondo 2019 Auto Rally BY Femi Atolagbe | Mr Argo Raak of (Argotios Bike Showroom) has emerged the Champion of the 2019 Ondo Auto Rally held at Golf Course in Ilara Mokin ,Ifedore local government, Ondo State. Argo Raak defeated other five contenders with the fastest time of two minutes 52 seconds […]
NPFL: Sunshine held at home By Femi Atolagbe | Sunshine Stars Football Club was held to a 1-1 draw at home by Warri Wolves FC in the match day two of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). Charles Upele gave the visitors the lead in the 29th minute when he beat Sunshine defence to head […]
As Kogi, Bayelsa go to Polls SATURDAY, November 16 provides another opportunity for the Independent Electoral Commission, INEC, and political class another golden opportunity to make a statement that democracy has come to stay in the country. The success of the governorship elections in Kogi and Bayelsa states would definitely show that the electoral umpire […]
