By Fisayo Akinduro, Osogbo | The Forum of Education Officers in Osun State has said that the reversal of education policies initiated by Governor Gboyega Oyetola would harness the duties of education officers in the state. Chairman of the forum, Olajide Adeyemi disclosed this during the delegate conference and election of new executives in Osogbo. […]
By Victor Akinkuolie, Ado-Ekiti | To commemorate 2021 World Menstrual Hygiene Day, the wife of Ekiti State Governor, Erelu Bisi Fayemi, at the weekend launched a Pad Bank, an initiative targeted at giving 3,000 sanitary pads to girls in secondary schools. Speaking at the launch of the programme, Erelu Fayemi disclosed that plans were ongoing […]
By Adedotun Ajayi | Education according to the popular belief remains the bedrock of every society. A proverb says, education is the best legacy to be given to any child. As true as these sayings are, they are not reflecting students performance in internal and external examinations. Stakeholders in educational sector are still trying to […]
By Jubril Bada & Roland Bayode | Concerned Nigerians, groups and political analysts have continued to express doubt on the success of the ongoing efforts towards the amendment of the 1999 constitution. Those who spoke with The Hope expressed worry over the amendment process, noting the cumbersome process involved in the 1999 constitution amendment, saying […]
By Femi Atolagbe | Sunshine Stars Football Club Akure lost 2-1 to Warri Wolves in the match day 25 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). The match decided at the Delta State Polytechnic, Ozoro saw Mark Daniel gave the host the lead in the 44th minute of the encounter to end the first half […]
By Femi Atolagbe | As Mandot FC Scouting program which is to unearth budding talents dunked off in Akure, the foreign scouts, Kabbani Basil and Baker Andrew Robert have expressed satisfaction. The scouting programme holding at the Ondo State Sports Complex, Akure is facilitated by the former Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Mr Dotun […]
By Adekola Afolabi | Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu yesterday promised to begin the construction of over 1000 kilometres of rural roads in a bid to opening up the farm communities across the state. He also noted that the World Bank assisted Rural Access and Mobility Projects, RAMP, programme would encourage farmers embark on more […]
By Sunmola Olowookere | The Court of Appeal in Akure, has reserved judgement in the appeal brought before it by candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Eyitayo Jegede, in the October 10, 2020 election. The three-man panel led by Justice Theresa Ngolika Orji-Abadua, gave the ruling after Jegede’s counsel, Oyeachi Ikpeazu, SAN, had canvassed […]
Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantai, has stated that Nigeria has the capacity to produce SIM cards and Smart phones for the African continent. The minister said this at an event organised by the All Progressives Congress (APC) Professional Forum on Thursday, in Abuja, at the party’s national secretariat. The event was […]
By Adekola Afolabi | As part of activities marking the 100 days in office of second term of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, the Governor would today commission some roads within Akure metropolis. He would equally perform groundbreaking of new Governor’s Lodge at Alagbaka Government House Ground, Akure, the Ondo state capital. Roads to be commissioned today […]
