Adieu minimum wage

By Bayo Fasuwon | In the telecommunication industry, it is a common feature that various products are offered to the subscribers. More importantly are the bonanzas granted per time. Sometimes, you are encouraged to load a voucher of two hundred naira, and you get a whopping four thousand naira to call all networks, or you […]

‘Oil deregulation ’ll benefit Nigerians’

By Jimoh Ahmed,  Kayode Olabanji  & Saheed Ibrahim | Nigerians are the ultimate beneficiaries of a deregulated oil sector if they can exercise patience, economic experts have cautioned. The experts and scholars observed that despite the initial pains and hardship, which the citizens would experience, the policy will bring soothing joy to them later on. […]

Ondo JOHESU boycotts strike

By Jimoh Almed,  Kemi Olatunde & Sade Adewale | The ongoing strike action embarked on by the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has no effect on health services in Ondo State. Investigations by The Hope revealed that service delivery in all the health facilities across the state was going undisturbed. Reports from all the government […]

TUC back Akeredolu for 2nd term

By Mary Agidi | The leadership of the Trade Union Congress, TUC, in Ondo State has pledged their total support for the reelection bid of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, premising their decision on the developmental projects achieved within the period of three and half years in office, and for prioritising workers’ welfare through regular payment of […]

No going back on hike in price – Ondo bakers

By Francis Akinnodi | Bakers in Ondo State have said that there is no going back in the increase in prices of their products as they urged Federal Government to intervene reduction of prices of baking materials in the country. Chairman, Ondo State Master Bakers Association, Alhaji Musibau Iyiola in an interview with The Hope […]

Meet international standard, expert urges cocoa farmers

An expert in cocoa business Mr Tajudeen Kayode has advocated for the procurement of good quality beans with better yields for farmers in Nigeria to ensure sustainability. This is just as he commended Ondo State Government for working in compliance with the international standard of quality cocoa parameters, through his cocoa revolution and his assistance […]

Olowo celebrates Igogo

Jimoh Ahmed, Owo | The ancient town of Owo was yesterday thrown into a cultural carnival as Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III, celebrated the annual Igogo festival The Olowo decked in coral beads and surrounded by prominent chiefs danced round the palace amidst encomoium from the indigenes of the town who joined […]

Irele shut down for Akeredolu

By Adekola Afolabi & Kayode Olabanji | Ode-Irele, the headquarters of Irele Local Government area of Ondo State was locked down following massive turnout as Akeredolu/ Aiyedatiwa campaign train stormed the town in continuation of Governor Akeredolu’s re-election campaign across the 18 Council areas of the state. As early as 9am, stream of party faithful […]

‘Your life is sacred, shun violence’

By Saheed Ibrahim | Youths in Ondo state have been urged to shun electoral violence as the October 10 gubernatorial election draws nearer. This call was made in Akure yesterday at the “INEC citizens’ radio townhall on youth and non-violent participation” in the governorship election, organised by the European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES) in […]

Ojudu, 10 others face disciplinary committee

Victor Akinkuolie, Ado-Ekiti | The Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Political Matters, Senator Babafemi Ojudu, and ten other notable members of the Ekiti state chapter of All Progressive Congress (APC) are to appear before a disciplinary committee over alleged insubordination and antiparty activities. Among the ten members were; Mr Oyetunde Ojo, an in-law […]