3 remanded over possession of Indian hemp, weapons

Fisayo Akinduro, Osogbo Three men have been remanded by an Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court over alleged possession of dangerous weapons and Indian hemp. The accused persons are; Jimoh Taofeek, 29, Junior Ajayi, 26 and Wasiu Samat, 23. The trios are facing a four-count charge of possession of dangerous weapons, breach of public peace, unlawful assembly and […]

Anxiety in Idanre over wondering lady

By Tola Gbadamosi Anxiety has gripped the residents of Awo Egbediowu Camp in Idanre local government area of Ondo state, as a lady in her 20s was dumped by a yet to be identified bike man in the community. The Hope Metro gathered that, the lady was found by the bank of the community’s river. […]

Three armed robbery suspects in court

By Taye Samuel Three men, Yahya Laisi, 20, Ahmed jimoh, 22, Nurudeen AbdulKareem, 32, have appeared before an Akure Magistrate’s court over alleged armed robbery. According to the prosecution, the defendant committed the offence on March 12, 2020 at about midnight at plot 9 Block A Ayalodi layout, Akure in Ondo State. The defendants were […]

‘Provide signs for Oba-Ile/Airport road

By Tola Gbadamosi Ondo State government and the Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC have been urged to provide road signs along the Oba-Ile Airport road to curb incessant accidents on the road. This appeal was made by motorists plying the road in separate interviews with The Hope Metro. They observed that no week passes without […]

Octogenarian cheats death on birthday

By Fatima Muraina An octogenarian’s day of joy almost turned to sadness when he narrowly escaped death on his birthday. The man, believed to be in his mid 70s, cheated death when his car hit a speeding car while negotiating a bend at the Ijapo Estate axis of the Reuben Fasoranti dual carriageway in Akure. […]

Man, 37, jailed over passport theft

Fisayo Akinduro, Osogbo An Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court has sentenced Seun Ogunmodede, 37, to 12 months imprisonment for housebreaking and theft of an international passport. Magistrate Adedotun Ayeni sentenced Ogunmodede after he had pleaded guilty to the charges of housebreaking and theft. The magistrate sentenced the convict without an option of fine. Earlier, the Police Prosecutor, […]

Abia warriors ‘ll fight for honours next season —Inyama

By Femi Atolagbe Chairman of Abia Warriors Emeka Inyama has said the Club will challenge for honours next season. He made this known in one of the Uyo State radio stations 94.5 FM. The experienced and seasoned football administrator who recently engaged the services of coach Imama Amapakabo with the structure in place Abia Warriors […]

Combine football with academics, Rising Stars’ TM urges upcoming stars

By Femi Atolagbe Rising Stars Team Manager, Sulaimon Folarin has admonished upcoming footballers in Nigeria and Ondo State to ensure they combine education with their football career. Folarin stated this in an interview with the Sporting Hope in Akure, the state capital. He said combining education with sports will be an added advantage to any […]