By Michael Ofulue& Solomon Runsewe Residents of Oloogede area in Akure Ondo State capital now live in perpetual fear over incessant armed robbery attacks on innocent people who have reportedly lost thousands of naira and personal property to the hoodlums. Some unknown gunmen had last week Wednesday shot dead an okada man who came to […]
From Sade Adewale, Ondo The Ondo state government, heath institutions and non-governmental organizations have vowed to eradicate child abandonment which is becoming a daily occurrence in the state. This indication emerged after a day old baby abandoned by its parent was taken care of by the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital (UNIMEDTH). The Director […]
By Solomon Runsewe, Bamidele Kolawole & Samuel Taiwo No fewer than thirteen men have been remanded in Owo Correctional Centre by an Akure Chief Magistrate’s Court for armed robbery, aiding and abetting, car stealing among others. The suspects are: Yusuf Ibrahim 32, Ojo kayode 55 Tunbosun Ojo, 42yrs, Ismaila ojo 25yrs, Ola Adegbite 42, Yahya […]
A middle-age mother and her three children, who were reported to be traveling along Owo/ Ifon road in Ose local government area of Ondo State were last Friday abducted by unknown gunmen. Reports reaching The Hope Metro indicated that the woman and her children were traveling to attend an annual age group festival at Imoru […]
By Fatima Muraina Ladi Bala of the Nigerian Television Authority has emerged the Deputy President of Nigerian Association of Women Journalists. While Adeola Adekunle of Ondo State NAWOJ chapter emerged as the national financial secretary of the association Adeola Adekunle a thorough bred and multi talented broadcaster works with Adaba radio station in Ondo state […]
From Fisayo Akinduro, Osogbo Youths have been enjoined to explore the options of dialogue and negotiation with the government rather than embarking on actions that jeopardize the peace of the State. Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola gave the advice while speaking with the leadership of the National Association of Osun State Students (NAOSS) and the […]
From Fisayo Akinduro, Osogbo Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Ogunwusi says youths’ anger and hunger should be pacified with supports in form of training, mentorship and other empowerment initiatives. The Arole Oduduwa disclosed this during the commencement of his fifth year coronation anniversary and graduation of Ojaja II Fashion Training Institute(OFTI) students in Ile-Ife. Ooni […]
By Femi Atolagbe The Ondo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Mr Dotun Owanikin has assured Sunshine Stars supporters that the team will play their 2020/21 season home matches in Akure. Owanikin in a chat with Sporting Hope said the management of the team will put all hands on deck to convince the League […]
By Femi Atolagbe After Super Eagles’ lackluster outing at Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Edo State, the team is expected to jet out to Freetown today in preparation for Nations Cup qualifier’s second leg against Sierra Leone. The team threw away a 4-0 lead at Ogbemudia Stadium, to end the first leg of the double […]
By Femi Atolagbe Nasarawa United Football Club have ended their short pre-season tour of Abuja with a hard-earned 1-1 stalemate result against a determined KCG(Kennedy-Charles-Gloria) Football Academy. A day after their hard-fought 2-4 loss to Nigeria’s U-20 national team at the FIFA Goal Project, the Solid Miners as Nasarawa United is nikenamed, took on the […]
