Author: The Hope Newspaper

By Kikelomo Isijola There are roads that simply connect places, and there are roads that reconnect people to hope. Eyinke Road in Akure belongs to the latter category. For 24 years, the road remained a painful reminder of an unfulfilled promise. Initiated during the administration of the late Governor Adebayo Adefarati, the project was left incomplete and gradually slipped into neglect as successive administrations looked elsewhere. Residents adapted to the difficult terrain, motorists avoided the route, businesses bore the consequences, and the opportunity to improve traffic flow within Akure was lost. For me, this is more than just another road…

Ikuomola leads Ondo’s engagement at $1bn launch The Ondo State Government has expressed its readiness to leverage the Federal Government’s $1 billion Renewed Hope Social Protection Programme (HOPE-SP) to strengthen opportunities for vulnerable households and improve livelihoods across the state. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Public and Intergovernmental Relations, Hon. Princess Kikelomo Ikuomola, represented the state at the unveiling of the programme in Abuja on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The high-level event, held at the Presidential Banquet Hall, State House, Abuja, was performed by the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, and…

…stakeholders seek community support to bridge funding, infrastructure gaps The principals of the 310 public secondary schools in Ondo State are to begin immediate community engagement towards the establishment of functional School Governing Boards (SGBs) in their respective schools. The resolution was reached at a one-day stakeholders’ workshop on “Multi-Stakeholders Approach Towards Improved Secondary Education in Ondo State”, held on Monday in Akure. The workshop was organised by the Ondo State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology in collaboration with COPE Africa, GBEAS and Eaglesworth Consultancy Services. The initiative is aimed at mobilising resources from individuals, communities and other stakeholders…

By Patrick Oludare Every time a Nigerian motorist winces at the fuel pump, every time a market woman raises the price of tomatoes because transport costs have doubled, and every time a factory owner shuts down production because diesel has become unaffordable, Nigeria is living a bizarre contradiction. We are selling our own crude oil in dollars in the international market, then buying back refined products in dollars at international prices. It is like a farmer selling his yams at the market, then buying yams from his neighbour at a higher price to feed his family. This madness must end.…

The National Convener of the Good Governance Initiatives, Obadofin Ademola, has reaffirmed his support for Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, attributing his stance to the administration’s focus on infrastructure development, fiscal discipline and inclusive governance. Speaking exclusively, Obadofin said the governor had demonstrated commitment to development through road and infrastructure projects spread across the 18 local government areas of the state. According to him, infrastructure remains a key measure of effective governance because of its direct impact on economic activities and the welfare of citizens. “When you build a road, you connect people to opportunities, assist farmers to…

By Precious Oluwole Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has felicitated Muslims in the state and across Nigeria on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Maulud celebration, urging them to uphold the values of peace, unity, compassion and selfless service to humanity. The Governor, in a goodwill message to mark the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), said the occasion provided an opportunity for Muslims and Nigerians in general to reflect on the exemplary life and teachings of the Holy Prophet. Aiyedatiwa noted that the virtues of peace, humility, tolerance, compassion and service to humanity remained essential to…

A rights group, The Progressive Counsel, TPC, has sneered at ongoing moves by the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress and former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, to dig up “a non-existent case of drug conviction against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.” The group, mostly composed of human rights lawyers and Forensic Auditors and Policy Analysts, on Monday rose from a meeting in Akure, the Ondo State capital, challenging the former VP to first clear the citizenship question hanging over his head, before tackling Tinubu In a statement titled, “Atiku Must Face the Constitutional Mirror”, signed by its Convener, Maiyegun…

By Fisayo Akinduro Special Adviser to the Ondo State Governor on Public and Intergovernmental Relations, Hon. Princess Kikelomo Ikuomola, has commended Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa for the flag-off of the 2.38-kilometre Akure Flyover Project, describing it as a significant investment in the state’s future. Ikuomola said the project went beyond the construction of transport infrastructure, describing it as a deliberate response to the challenges of a growing city and a demonstration of the administration’s commitment to strategic investments that would keep the state moving forward. She said effective infrastructure was critical to economic opportunities, public safety, mobility and the quality…

A United States Air Force officer who was arrested twice, including once on the steps of the US Capitol while calling for the impeachment and removal of President Donald Trump, has been formally charged over his comments. Maj. Jason Watson faces 10 charges under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, according to a charging document shared with CNN by his attorney. The charges include three violations of Article 88 for allegedly making “contemptuous” remarks about Trump, five violations of Article 92 for allegedly disobeying orders and two violations of Article 133 for alleged conduct unbecoming an officer. The rare Article…

By Fisayo Akinduro Ondo State Governor, Hon Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has approved the appointment of new members of the Ondo State Sports Council as part of his administration’s efforts to reposition sports development in the state. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, the appointments are Oladimeji Abimbola as chairman, Babatunde Martins Boriwa as member and Ibiloye Matthew Abiodun as member. The appointments take immediate effect. The governor charged the new council members to deploy their wealth of experience towards advancing sports development, strengthening grassroots participation and promoting sporting…