Akeredolu’s Quit Order on Herders

THE menace of Fulani herdsmen in maiming, destruction and large scale terrorism across the length and breadth of the country is spreading like harmattan fire brimming with chaos, pain and untold hardship to many Nigerians. ACROSS the country, many people particularly farmers have been killed and houses burnt in violent clashes between farmers and Fulani […]

Osun police launch manhunt for kidnappers

Fisayo Akinduro, Osogbo | Osun State Commissioner of Police, Olawale Olokode, has assured that the abducted passengers along Omo/Erin-Ijesha road, Osun state will be rescued, while the kidnappers would be arrested as the police were still on their trail. The Police boss, who disclosed this while speaking with journalists in Osogbo on Tuesday said that […]

‘Learner’ crushes beggar to death in Akure

By Michael Ofulue | It was a gory sight as a beggar was crushed to death by a learner at the Old Garage in Akure metropolis, the Ondo State capital. The Hope Metro gathered that four others were injured by the driver of a Toyota Camry Muscle with number plate BDG 694GK, who rammed into […]

The shrinking space

By Theo Adebowale | Space is a major issue in human relations. Two pupils in infant class try to demarcate and agree on boundary! Two neighbouring schools are instructing their pupils to recognise the bounds. So, has it been since the days of old. Despite natural means of demarcation, boundary disputes and land disputes are […]

Akeredolu’s first tenure and the Amotekun feat

By Ojo Oyewamide | The lifespan of the impactful first tenure of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, will expire in the next couple of weeks. The tenure of state governors in Nigeria is four years. That is the dictate of the country’s constitution. So, whatever has a beginning surely has an end. This is an immutable […]

Nigerians’ recourse to jungle justice

By Maria Famakinwa | The increasing reported cases of jungle justice across the country are assuming a frightening dimension and calling for urgent attention, to nip the ugly trend in the bud. The reign of jungle justice continued in the country unabated, despite several warnings from the security agencies that the law of the land […]

Madam Florence Daramola passes on

The death has been occurred of the mother of a journalist, Mama Florence Iyalode Daramola. Burial arrangements released by the deceased’s son, Mr. Dapo Daramola revealed that Ajabue dance will hold on Wednesday January 27, 2021 to honour her. On Thursday January 28, 2021 a lying-in-state, service of songs and Christian wake for Mama Daramola […]

‘Why farmers should determine cocoa price’

By Fatima Muraina | Nigerian government has been urged to create an enabling environment for farmers to determine the price of cocoa so as to encourage them into mass production . The state Chairman of Sunshine Cocoa farmers, Julius Ogundare made the suggestion in an interview with The Hope in Akure. He said, the produce […]

Osun to reform agric sector

Fisayo Akinduro, Osogbo | As part of efforts to boost agriculture, Osun State Government has restated its commitment to agricultural reforms and welfare of farmers in the state. Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbemode disclosed this while addressing the people of Igede community in Ijabe, Odo-Otin Local Government Area of Osun State. […]