First Baptist Church, Akure celebrates Founder’s Day @70

It was an exciting moment in the presence of God as members of First Baptist Church, Akure celebrated their Founder’s day with glamour. The church over the years stood firm on the tenet of Jesus Christ as members dressed in uniform and other attires to celebrate God’s faithfulness. The Pastor in charge of the church, […]

War against change?

By Bayo Fasunwon | The beauty of political drama lies not in its outcome but in the weaving of the plots, the tactics, and the positioning and repositioning of the players on the Chess Board. Therefore, yours truly is often awed at the politics of the Asian countries. The plots and intrigues leave the mouth […]

What do your children see online?

By Babatunde Ayedoju | Since the emergence of internet in Nigeria six decades ago, it has become popular and helpful to people of all age categories. What began as a tool in the hands of scientists is now the darling of anybody who is interested in seeking knowledge or connecting with other people in the […]

Ọ̀wọ̀ and Benin share certain cultural, artistic and possibly political traits

Professor Rowland Abiodun is John C.Newton Professor of Art, the History of Art and Black Studies at Amherst College , Amherst, Massachusetts, USA. He relocated to the United States of America over 30 years ago, and will be 80 on Sunday . He spoke with some reporters about his birthday and on many issues. Ademola […]

Scores of PDP, ZLP members join APC in Ondo

By Adekola Afolabi | Scores of leaders and members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) in Ondo state have dumped their parties and joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State. The defectors were received into the party by the state acting chairman, Mr. Ade Adetimehin, who […]

We’re determined to woo more members —APC

BY Fisayo Akinduro, Osogbo | Wife of Osun State Governor, Mrs Kafayat Oyetola has stressed the need to woo more members to complement the existing ones in the All progressives Congress, APC, in the State. Mrs Oyetola maintained that love, unity and cohesion among other virtues should be upheld by members, as the preparation for […]

APC Congress: Protest on alleged hijack of form

By Victor Akinkuolie, Ado-Ekiti | The Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters Senator Babafemi Ojudu has alleged that the leadership of the party loyal to Governor Kayode Fayemi in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti state have hijacked the forms for elective positions ahead of next Saturday’s ward Congress. Ojudu, who spoke […]

Invest in goat farming for job creation, govts urged

By Francis Akinnodi | Goat rearing in Nigeria is a profitable business because economically, goat farming for commercial production has great potentials in Nigeria. Goat rearing enjoys a very wide market share in Nigeria in excess of N40 billion, and all the products of goats are marketable, and nothing is a waste. Speaking with The […]

Children ‘ll be disinterested in academics if … -Expert

BY Kehinde Oluwatayo | An educationist, Dr Nike Oyinloye has disclosed that stretching the cognitive ability of a child beyond limit will result in lack of interest in academic work. Oyinloye made the disclosure during an interview with The Hope at the weekend while speaking on the effect of after school hours lessons on children. […]

UNIMED gets first Bursar

By Sade Adewale, Ondo | The Governing Council of the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo has approved the appointment of Mr Muritala Steve O. Shittu, as the first substantive Bursar of the University. The appointment was made at the 13th Statutory meeting of the Council under the leadership of the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of […]