No move to impeach Akeredolu – ODHA

By Josephine Oguntoyinbo Ondo State House of Assembly has dismissed a report that there was a plot to commence impeachment move against Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. This was contained in a statement signed and made available to The Hope by the Chairman House Committee on Information, Akogun Gbenga Omole after the assembly’s parliamentary session. The House […]

Effects of pornography on youths

By Maria Famakinwa Market for pornographic materials is getting bigger by the day with high level of patronage. It has now taken a  worrisome  dimension that no show,  film or home video can be sold or watched without a dose of nudity. The negative effects of this on the youth who mostly see actors and […]

Kidnappers abduct Naval Officer, demand N50m ransom

By Michael Ofulue A Navy Commander has been abducted along Owo Ikare Road by yet to be identified persons. This came few days after an Army Captain was also picked up while traveling from Abuja around Auga/Ikaram road. The Naval Officer whose identity was yet to be ascertained as at press time, was said to […]

COVID-19: Ekiti takes delivery of mobile molecular lab

From Victor Akinkuolie Ado-Ekiti As part of the effort at increasing its testing capacity, the Ekiti state  government has taken delivery of its mobile molecular laboratory which is currently being set up at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, (EKSUTH), Ado-Ekiti. The move was announced by the Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr (Mrs) […]

Ilorin, not Hausa/Fulani town

By Ayodele Fagbohun The Fulani revolt otherwise known as Sokoto Jihad of 1804 coupled with Yoruba civil wars were historic watershed in Ilorin, a foremost Yoruba town on the Southern fringe of Northern Nigeria. Regardless of the fact that Hausa had expansionist ambitions which flew a spurious kite of Hausa Bakwai or bastard seven Hausa […]

Stop attributing all attacks to herders-PPRO

By Mary Agidi Members of the public have been enjoined not to attribute all criminal attacks to the Fulani herdsmen but allow the security agents to ascertain the identity of any evil perpetrators in order to ensure maximum security in the society. The Ondo State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, ASP Tee Leo Ikoro gave […]

COVID-19: ‘Give account of FG’s fund’

From Fisayo Akinduro, Osogbo An organisation under the aegis of the Development Watch Network, DWN, has mandated Osun state government to, as a matter of urgency; announce how much it has received from the federal government for COVID-19, including details of how it was being spent. The civil society organisation, said there was the need […]

Oyetola appoints Oladitan OSIEC chairman

From Fisayo Akinduro, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola has nominated Segun Oladitan as the Chairman of Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, OSIEC. Other members of the electoral body nominated are; Mrs Abosede Omibekun (East), Mr. Rufus Oyeniran (West), Alhaja Babalola Adubi (Central) Mr Oladosu Gidigbi (East), Mr. Yinka Ajiboye (West) and Alhaji Wahaab Adewoyin […]

Osun eyes agric, mining as COVID-19 revival strategy

From Fisayo Akinduro, Osogbo Osun State Government says it is putting plans in place to diversify its economy into agriculture and mining as part of its post COVID-19 economic revival strategies. This was disclosed through a Press Statement by the Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs. Funke Egbemode, after the fifth virtual State Executive […]

Infectious Diseases Bill: Reject mandatory vaccination, NGO urges Nigerians

From Fisayo Akinduro, Osogbo Nigerians have been urged to kick against the mandatory vaccination from the Control Infectious Diseases Bill, 2020. Coalition against Mandatory Vaccination in Nigeria (#NoMandatoryVaxNaija), a Movement that sprouted spontaneously in response to the presentation of the Control of Infectious Diseases Bill gave the advice in a statement made available to The […]