Eid el-Malud: Akeredolu congratulates Muslims

Eid el-Malud: Akeredolu congratulates Muslims The Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, has congratulated Muslim faithful in the State as they mark EID el-MALUD, the birthday of Prophet Muhammed. Governor Akeredolu according to statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Ojo Oyewamide says the combined virtues of tolerance, discipline as […]

Sea incursion: 21,000 flee Ayetoro

Sea incursion: 21,000 flee Ayetoro By Saheed Ibrahim | Over 21,000 residents of Ayetoro community in Ilaje Local Government area of Ondo state have now become refugees, scattered in various other communities in the state, as a result of the sea incursion that have ravaged the town. The Secretary General of the community, Otunba Dele […]

Akeredolu’s arrival: APC lauds people’s display of love

Akeredolu’s arrival: APC lauds people’s display of love By Josephine Oguntoyinbo & Jubril Bada | The All Progressives Congress, Ondo State chapter has expressed its appreciation to the good people of the State for trooping out enmass, last Friday, to welcome the State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, back to the state. The party, which was […]

Jail term/fine for social media offenders?

Jail term/fine for social media offenders? Recently, the National Assembly proposed anti- social media act, with the Senate suggesting three years jail term, including N150,000 fine for social media offenders. The Hope Classics speak with lawyers on the position of the law over the development. Mr Kehinde Aladedutire, a legal practitioner There is no doubt […]

Nigeria, pick up your Coat of Arms

Nigeria, pick up your Coat of Arms By Bayo Fasunwon | Every country has a symbol of pride. This symbol may be a picture, a flag, a personality or even a sign. All the citizens identify with it, the security officers carry it with them and public officers give it due respect and often stare […]

4,000 athletes for Ekiti marathon race

4,000 athletes for Ekiti marathon race Victor Akinkuolie, Ado-Ekiti | No fewer than four thousand athletes from different parts of the country will be participating in the maiden edition of the Ikogosi 10km marathon race slated for 14, December 2019. Speaking in Ado-Ekiti, during a press conference jointly addressed by the Commissioner for Youth and […]

Judgement: Fayemi congratulates Olujimi

Judgement: Fayemi congratulates Olujimi Victor Akinkuolie, Ado-Ekiti | The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has consoled former spokesman of the Senate, Prince Dayo Adeyeye, over the Wednesday’s ruling of the Court of Appeal that nullified his election. Fayemi described the judgement as more painful, noted that the ruling of the appellate court remains […]

Siblings arraigned over kidnapping, armed robbery

Siblings arraigned over kidnapping, armed robbery By Sunmola Olowookere | Two brothers of Fulani extraction have been arraigned before an Akure High Court presided over by Justice Samuel Bola, over armed robbery and kidnapping. Hassan Mohammed and Umaru Mohammed were dragged to court on a five-count charge of conspiracy, armed robbery and kidnapping. The prosecution […]

Three cultists in court for misconduct

Three cultists in court for misconduct From Fisayo Akinduro, Osogbo | Three suspected cult members have been remanded by an Osogbo Chief Magistrate Court over possession of India hemp and alleged misconduct. The accused persons are Rachael Abidemi, 35, Sunday Omotosho, 21, and Fatai Adeyemi, 35. The trio were alleged to have committed the offence […]

Man in court for  disobeying traffic

Man in court for  disobeying traffic By Abiodun Ebun, Peter Adesola, & Nifemi Omode | A middle aged man, Bayo Abraham, has been arraigned at an Akure  Magistrate court sitting at Oke-eda, for allegedly over-speeding, and unlawful possession of Solar battery. According to the charge sheet, the defendant committed the offence on October 31, 2019 […]