Fayemi grants clemency to 12 inmates

Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has granted clemency to twelve inmates of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Ado-Ekiti Custodian Centre earlier today 11, May 2021. According to the State’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Olawale Fapohunda, these inmates were serving various terms for different offences such as Stealing, housebreaking etc and were considered for […]

Akoko crisis: Economic activities peak as Gov relaxes curfew

By Jimoh Ahmed, Ikare Akoko. | Residents of Ikare Akoko received the news of the relaxation of the 24-hour curfew imposed on the town with wild jubilation on Sunday even as economic activities have picked up in the town. Residents who have one transaction or other things doing trooped out as early as 7.00 am. […]

Data base ‘ll help monitor table water producers -Asaniyan

By Kemi Olatunde | Permanent Secretary, Ondo State Ministry of Environment, Akin Asaniyan has stressed the need for data base for all table water producers in the state. This according to him will enable government monitor their activities, so as, not to have negative impact on the environment. He spoke during a meeting with the […]

Don’t cry for my son, Pastor Adeboye urges

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on Tuesday, described his late son, Dare, as a “champion”. It was the first time Adeboye would speak on his son’s death. He spoke on Tuesday in a pre-recorded message played during the Farewell Service in honour of his late son at […]

Homestead farming ‘ll curb food scarcity – Obaweya

By Fatima Muraina | Nigerians have been advised to embrace homestead agriculture to curb food scarcity and make life more meaningful for the citizenry. The Chairman, Ondo State Agricultural Commodities Association (OSACA), Mr Gbenga Obaweya gave the advice in a chat with The Hope in Akure. Obaweya said his association is embarking on serious agitation […]

Farmers kick against CBN ban on maize importation

By Fatima Muraina | poultry farmers in the country have kicked against the decision of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to sustain ban on the importation of maize, stating that its effect on the nation’s food and livestock industry would be highly injurious. A cross section of poultry farmers who spoke in separate interviews […]

Edo Sports Festival: Matters Arising

THE National Sports Festival tagged Edo 2020 has come and gone, but the games left sour taste in the mouths of sports enthusiasts across the country. Many expectations were dashed and sports enthusiasts befuddled. AFTER much postponements due to uncompleted facilities and COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, the festival which eventually took place was characterized by manipulations, […]

Let’s unite for better Nigeria – Ooni

By Fisayo Akinduro,  Osogbo | The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has warned those beating the drum of war in the country to desist, adding that there is no gain in warfare. The monarch also charged Nigerians to resist any act that could lead to war in Nigeria. The Arole Oduduwa gave the charge […]

IGR: HoS seeks workers’ support

By Kemi Olatunde | Ondo State Head of Service, Pastor John Adeyemo has called on civil servants to support government in achieving the desired continuous increase in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) for regular payment of workers’ salary. He made the call yesterday during his interaction with Change Ambassadors in Akure. According to him, the world […]

Ex- lawmaker supports BEMORE

By Josephine Oguntoyinbo | More Nigerians have continued to support the campaign of the First Lady of Ondo State, Mrs. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu under the hash tag”I Choose To Support The Girl Child”. Latest supporter is the Chairman, Governing Council, Federal Polytechnic, Kaura Namoda, Zamfara State, Princess Omowunmi Olatunji-Ohwovoriole, who also joined the campaign, saying that […]