Move closer to God, Politicians, Obas urged

Move closer to God, Politicians, Obas urged From Jimoh Ahmed, Ikare Akoko. | Traditional, political leaders as well as those who are in position of authority have been reminded of the need to move closer to God. The Vicar in charge of Saint Peter’s Anglican church, Igashi in Akoko Northwest local government area of Ondo […]

Akeredolu hails Netufo’s appointment

Akeredolu hails Netufo’s appointment By Adekola Afolabi | Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has hailed the appointment of Mr Niyi Netufo as Executive Director (South-West) of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). President Muhammadu Buhari had last week announced key appointments into the Agency including Netufo’s. Governor Akeredolu in a statement released by Ojo Oyewamide, […]

NPFL: Lobi 2-0 Sunshine

NPFL: Lobi 2-0 Sunshine By Femi Atolagbe | Two late goals was all Lobi Stars needed to see off Sunshine stars in the match day 12 of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). The NPFL match decided at Apa Aku Stadium in Markurdi, saw Akure Landlords reduced to 10men in the 52nd minute, as Jamiu Alimi […]

My vision for The Hope – Sir Adetula

My vision for The Hope – Sir Adetula By Saheed Ibrahim | The Chairman of Owena Press Limited, Sir Ademola Adetula has promised that The Hope newspaper will soon emerge the number one newspaper in South West Nigeria. Adetula made this known while addressing members of staff at the January Prayer/General meeting held on January […]

16 players participate in Chess competition

16 players participate in Chess competition By Femi Atolagbe | A total number of 16 players participated in the maiden edition of Chess Height Tournament, which organisers said it was to promote the game in the state. The event was organised by Chess Height Events, whose Director, Akinkunmi Afolabi said the event was put together […]

Revoke BEDC operating license –Consumers

Revoke BEDC operating license –Consumers From Fatima Muraina,  Jimoh Ahmed, Sade Adewale, Biyi Akinnodi & Saheed Ibrahim | Electricity consumers and stakeholders in Ondo State have again restated their call for the revocation of the operating license of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company, BEDC. The consumers attributed their calls to the epileptic power supply in […]

IRAN: IGP places policemen on red alert

IRAN: IGP places policemen on red alert The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu has on Sunday, placed Police Commands and Formations nationwide on red alert following the death of Iranian Army General, Qassem Soleimani. In a statement released on Sunday evening, the Spokesperson of the Nigeria Police, Frank Mba, disclosed that “This proactive measure […]

Osun approves  site for NSCDC’s headquarters

Osun approves  site for NSCDC’s headquarters From Fisayo Akinduro, Osogbo | In a bid to enhance security and curb crimes, the Osun State Government has approved a permanent site to build the headquarters of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corp, NSCDC, Osun State command. The State Governor gave the approval while playing host to […]

NLC writes Fayemi over sack of workers

NLC writes Fayemi over sack of workers From Victor Akinkuolie, Ado-Ekiti | The organised labour in Ekiti State, has written a letter to Governor Kayode Fayemi to express its disenchantment and outright disapproval over what it called “arbitrary sack of its members”. The labour unions in the state also added that most disturbing was the […]

Protect your children from harmattan, nursing mothers urged

Protect your children from harmattan, nursing mothers urged From Jimoh Ahmed, Owo | Nursing mothers have been reminded on the need to give adequate care to their children now that severe harmattan and cold are  biting hard. A senior health official with Oyin Akoko Maternity Centre, Oyin Akoko, Akoko Northwest Local Government Area of Ondo […]