Sports need private sector financing for better performance —Akeredolu

By Femi Atolagbe | Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has called for private participation in sports development as a way of enhancing the performance of sports men and women in competitions. Governor Akeredolu who spoke at a Courtesy visit on him by the Forum of Elders in Sports in Ondo State noted that […]

My appointment, ray of hope for women – Odu

By Adekola Afolabi | The new Secretary to Ondo State Government, Princess Oladunni Odu, has described her appointment as a ray of hope for women in the state and beyond. Princess Odu who spoke with The Hope yesterday in Akure, particularly appreciated the state Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and the First Lady, Arabinrin Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, […]

Ondo floats Agric Micro Finance Bank

By Fatima Muraina | Stakeholders in Ondo State have expressed their readiness to float an Agricultural Micro Finance Bank to fill the funding gap in agriculture and agricbusiness in the state. The stakeholders, farmers, interested members of the public and other would be share holders met yesterday at the state Printing Press in Alagbaka, Akure […]

Akoko rainstorm victims cry for help

By Jimoh Ahmed,  Ikare Akoko | Victims of the last rainstorm in Okeagbe in Akoko North West Local Government area of Ondo State have been counting their loses and appealed to government for assistance. Over two hundred houses were affected by the rainstorm while properties worth several millions of naira were destroyed. The ancient town […]

Kudehinbu nominated Chairman Civil Service Commission

Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has requested the Ondo State House of Assembly to confirm former Head of the State Public Service, Mr. Ajose Kudehinbu and Mr. Festus Olaleye Akinyeke as the Chairman and a member of the State Civil Service Commission respectively. In a letter to the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, […]

Implement Gov’s ‘REDEEMED’ Agenda, HoS charges PermSecs

The newly inaugurated Head of Service in Ondo State, Pastor Adeniran Adeyemo yesterday charged Permanent Secretaries in the state public service to intensify implementation of the year 2021 approved budget with a view to actualizing the repackaged second term programmes of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu tagged “REDEEMED”. Adeyemo gave the charge during his maiden meeting with […]

‘We ‘ll ensure good governance, devt’

By Fatima Muraina | The Chairman of the Ondo state Muslim Welfare Board, Alhaji Adams Dikrullah Candy has promised to improve on the development and activities of the Board better than what he met. The chairman made the assertion while playing host to members of the Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations in Nigeria (FOMWAN), when […]

Integrate VGN into security architecture, Akinwunmi appeals

The Commandant, Vigilante Group of Nigeria, Ondo State Command, Dr Akinwumi Gideon, has commended the state Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, for his total commitment to the security of lives and property of all residents across the state. Gideon described Governor Akeredolu as a security loving Governor, saying Akeredolu’s original and keen interest in the security of […]

Aquinas at 70: Bishop Arogundade commissions clinic today

As part of the 70th anniversary of the Aquinas College, Akure, a modern clinic built by the 1968/1972 set of the institution is to be commissioned today. The clinic along with an anniversary Sports pavilion will be commissioned by the Catholic Bishop of Ondo Diocese, Dr. Jude Ayodeji Arogundade at 11:00am. The clinic has all […]

Expert proffers solutions to security challenges

By Fatima Muraina | Purposeful leadership and commitment to meeting people’s aspirations has been identified as mirror of good governance which is a central condition for adequate Security. A Security Expert, Olu Ajanaku made this statement while delivering a lecture titled: “Governance and Insecurity in Nigeria: Responsibilities of the Lay Faithfuls”, held at St Louis […]