Aiyedatiwa, right choice at the right time

By Sola Obagbemisoye The turn of political events in Ondo State in the last few months has shown that mathematical calculations in politics can never be the same with those in the academic world, as 2+2 in politics could be 22 or more instead of 4 in the arithmetic. This wide gap between theoretical and […]

I have respect for Akeredolu – Jegede

By Saheed Ibrahim | The flagbearer of the People’s Democracy Party, PDP, for October 10, 2020 gubernatorial election in Ondo state, Eyitayo Jegede, SAN has described Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu as a respected legal practitioner and a leader he has much respect for. Jegede, who was speaking on a radio programme monitored in Akure yesterday, said […]

Akeredolu in Okeigbo promises LCDA

By Adekola Afolabi | Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has promised to create a Local Council Development Area (LCDA) for Oke-Igbo Community within one year in office if re-elected for a second term. Akeredolu who is the APC governorship candidate in the October 10, governorship election in the state, made the promise yesterday at Oke-Igbo […]

Iji donates campaign office, 23 vehicles to Akeredolu

By Adekola Afolabi | One of the APC governorship aspirants and Nigeria’s Ambassador to Togo, Amb. Sola Iji, yesterday donated his campaign office and 23 branded vehicles to boost the second term re-election of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. Speaking at the formal presentation of the campaign office located along Oyemekun in Akure, Iji explained that his […]

Ondo lawmakers proceed on recess

By Josephine Oguntoyinbo | Lawmakers of the Ondo State House of Assembly have proceeded on five weeks recess. The recess which commences today September 11 lapses on Tuesday October 20, 2020. This is to enable members engage in mobilisation of their constituents ahead of the October 10 governorship election in the State. Announcing this at […]

Ondo commended on zero extra judicial killing

By Sunmola Olowookere | Ondo State government has been commended on the maintenance of law and order as it was said to have witnessed minimal human rights violations by security agents, including zero record of extra judicial killings when compared with other states. In the same vein, government at all tiers have been called upon […]

Ondo guber: Akeredolu assures Ese-Odo dividends of governance

By Adekola Afolabi & Kayode Olabanji | Mammoth crowd yesterday welcomed Ondo state Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and his running mate, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, to Ese-Odo Local Government area of the state as the governor began his re-election campaign rally in the council. The first point of call was the Arogbo Ijaw Kingdom in Ese-Odo where […]

Light-up project ’ll boost security – Oyetola

Fisayo Akinduro, Osogbo | Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola said the Light-Up-Osun project is part of the larger security architecture of the government. He reiterated his administration’s commitment to ensuring that the entire State is rid of the activities of criminals who use the cover of the night to perpetrate evil. Oyetola, speaking during an […]

Renovation of Akure roads begins

By Bukola Olamona | In its determination to make road network within Akure metropolis motorable, the state government has embarked on filling on potholes in the state capital. Findings by The Hope revealed that the rehabilitation project which started from Oba- Nla off Adesida road has gotten to Oke- Ijebu but the rain which started […]

Youth empowerment, panacea to insecurity -Opeyemi

Victor Akinkuolie Ado-Ekiti | The Senator representing Ekiti Central Senatorial District at the upper legislative house, Mr. Opeyemi Bamidele, has described massive empowerment of unemployed youths as panacea to the rising insecurity and banditry in the country. Bamidele who is also the Chairman Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, said the country […]