NYSC flags off sanitation in Akure

By Josephine Oguntoyinbo | The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim has declared that the Scheme will not relent in providing adequate information that will save the lives of the citizens and residents of this country. The Director General declared this when he flagged of 2021 NYSC National Environmental […]

‘ASUSS recognition ’ll boost staff morale’

By Fisayo Akinduro, Osogbo | The Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools, ASUSS, has assured that the recognition of the Union for secondary schools teachers would further boost their morale and deepen industrial harmony among stakeholders in the education sector in Osun state. The Union also commended the State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola for the review […]

Controversy trails 46-year-old Oshonaike 7th Olympics appearance

By Femi Atolagbe | Sports enthusiasts, coaches, Journalists have expressed different views over the appearance of the 46 -year- old, Funke Oshonaike as one of the Nigeria’s representatives at the on going Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Oshonaike, a table tennis player has been representing Nigeria for the record of seventh time since 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. […]

Tragedy in Ondo: Fisherman, labourer drown

By Sade Adewale & Aderoboye Adedotun | Barely a week after two motorcyclists were swept away by flood, tragedy struck again in Ondo town, headquarters of Ondo West Local Government as another two adults drowned in a river in the town yesterday . The Hope reliably gathered that the two victims identified as God’sTime James […]

‘Coconut boosts men’s sexual health’

By Sade Adewale, Ondo | A nutritionist, Mrs Fatima Musa has described coconut as a great energy source and booster for men’s sexual health. Musa stated this in an interview with The Hope, saying coconut is a libido booster, adding that the use of coconut water improves men’s sexual performance. According to her, coconut water […]

We ‘ll not impose candidates in 2023 – APC

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has assured aspirants of all elective posts it will not impose any candidates in the lead-up to congresses, national convention and 2023 general elections. The assurance was contained in a statement by the Secretary of the party’s Caretaker Extra-Ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), Senator John James Akpanudoedehe in Abuja […]

Nigeria, Obi Cubana and “One hundred years of solitude”

By Busuyi Mekusi | Human beings embark on time reckoning and calendaring as part of the overall intent to benchmark existence. The foregoing is achieved with the accentuation of critical junctures in one’s evolutionary journey, ranging from birthday and the attendant ceremonies to death as well as funeral rites; from appointments into offices to periods […]

Ondo lawmakers salute Gov at 65

By Josephine Oguntoyinbo | Lawmakers in Ondo State House of Assembly have congratulated Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on his 65th birthday celebration. The lawmakers in a tribute eulogized the Governor for his natural attributes. Speaking through the Speaker, Mr Oleyelogun Bamidele , the lawmakers described the Governor as a visionary leader who transcends human comprehension. ” […]

Resist division, Osun Bishop advises Christians, Muslims

By Fisayo Akinduro, Osogbo | Christians and Muslims have been urged to remain united and resist division among them. Catholic Bishop of Osogbo Diocese, Most Rev John Oyejola, gave the charge in his message to Muslims on the celebration of Eid-el-Kabir on Tuesday. Oyejola said the Catholic Church would continue to strive for unity with […]

Gender violence: ODSG, UN train health workers

By Kemi Olatunde | Following incessant cases of gender violence and abuse in the society, the United Nations Population Fund (Sexual Reproductive Health Agency of UN) in collaboration with the Ondo State Ministry of Women Affairs and Ondo State Primary Health Care Development Agency have organised a three -day training programme for Medical personnel and […]