‘Re-elect Oyetola for more democracy dividends’

By Fisayo Akinduro, Osogbo | Osun State residents have been enjoined to secure a better future for the State and themselves by returning Governor Gboyega Oyetola for another term in office. The leadership of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, NIPSS, while giving the advice described the social protection programmes of Governor Oyetola’s […]

Igangan Massacre: Southwest govs order joint Amotekun operations

Governors of the South west region have directed the Amotekun commanders in the region to embark on joint operations to prevent the repeat of Igagan massacre. The governor’s made the directive in a letter signed Ondo State Governor and chairman of southwest governors, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu yesterday The letter described the Igagan provocative massacre as […]

LG seeks for support over razed Secretariat

By Kayode Olabanji, Okitipupa | The Chairman Of Okitipupa Local Government area of Ondo state, Mr Igbekele Akinrinwa has called on all the sons and daughters of Okitipupa Local Government and well-meaning Nigerians to come to their aid towards raising fund for the rebuilding of the Local Government Secretariat. He made the call at the […]

Divorce and right of inheritance

By Solomon Runsewe  & Damilola Akinmolayan | Sharing of property after divorce in Nigeria also regarded as settlement of property is the transfer of property of a party that may be jointly owned to the other spouse. Under the customary law, both the man and the woman can acquire property either before or during the […]

Akeredolu’s 100 Days in Office

EVER since Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu celebrated his 100 days in office as governor of Lagos State in 1999, the culture of 100 days in office to deliver quick wins has gained ground, and now, many governors have adopted the practice as a key component of governance. DURING the celebration, governors highlight their achievements within […]

Simplified tax regime ‘ll enhance compliance —Expert

By Francis Akinnodi | An economic expert, Williams Ogunleye, has canvassed for a more simplified tax administration to enhance voluntary compliance to tax laws. The expert made this known while speaking with The Hope at the weekend in Akure. According to him, the year 2020 under review saw the global economy hit rock bottom due […]

COVID-19: Market women appeal to govt for loans

By Francis Akinnodi | The Ondo State Market women association has appealed to the state government to give soft loans to traders as a way of cushioning the effects of COVID-19 and boost the state’s economy. The Aare of Iyaloja and Iyalaje of Ondo state, Princess Nike Akingboye made the appeal during the commissioning of […]

Oyetola inaugurates Osun’s One-Stop-Shop

As part of efforts to fine-tune and accelerate ease of doing business in the State of Osun, Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, has inaugurated the state’s One-Stop-Shop to facilitate interface between businesses and regulatory agencies. The initiative, according to Oyetola, is part of his administration’s vision to radically transform the economy and crystalise development. “The One-Stop-Shop is […]

Tackle frustration

By Bayo Fasunwon | The general behavioural display in Nigeria now is deviant. Many Police and INEC facilities are being incinerated all over the country especially in the Eastern part of the country. Irate mobs have taken to meting jungle justice on suspected criminals while rich also live in palpable fear all over the country. […]

1,500 write NECO Common Entrance in Ondo

By Kehinde Oluwatayo | No fewer than 1500 candidates in Ondo State sat for the NECO National Common Entrance Examination into Federal Government Unity Colleges at the weekend. Permanent Secretary, state Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Mrs Lola Amuda who led a monitoring team to some of the exam centres in Akure expressed satisfaction […]