Babatope Okeowo reports that the people of Ondo State, especially the low income earners, have been groaning over the 100 per cent hike in intra-city transport fare by members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers Despite the promises made by government at all levels to mitigate the effects of economic hardship on […]
The communal clash between Erin-Osun and Ilobu in Irepodun local government of Osun state over a disputed land has created fears and tensions in the minds of residents of the two communities. The crisis ensued on Saturday, February 6, 2021 with more than 50 houses burnt by the angry youths in the two communities […]
Following the incessant ghastly and fatal accidents occasioned by articulated vehichles in Akungba-Akoko in Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State, ADEWALE MOMOH writes on the how the highway in the community has claimed lives in the past months among who were university undergraduates Forstudents of Adekunle AjasinUniversity, Akungba-Akoko(AAUA) in Akoko South […]
Crisis is looming in Ipokia local government area of Ogun state following the declaration by traditionalists to commence their rituals at daytime. Traditionalists in the area announced the curfew as part of measures to mark this year’s Oro/Orisa Oba festival. But, Muslim community in the area are kicking against the action of the traditionalists, […]
Hundreds of traders at the popular Sabo, Akarigbo market in Sagamu area of Ogun state yesterday appealed to governor Dapo Abiodun to fulfill his promise of reconstructing the market after last year inferno. The traders, who made the appeal during a protest, alleged that the government had neglected them since the market got burnt. […]
When villagers of Ibeku in Yewa North Local Government area of Ogun woke up on Saturday, December 19, they had no inkling of what was about to happen to them in the day. They were going about their normal daily activities when herdsmen, escorted by soldiers from the 35 Artillery Brigade, Alamala, Abeokuta stormed […]
Babatope Okeowo reports that suspected cultists have taken over Ode-Erinje, a community in Ondo South senatorial district. This development has sent fears into the minds of residents of the sleepy community Sleeping with one eye is an understatement in Ode-Erinje kingdom in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State as cultists have taken over […]
Akeredolu, herders bicker over Forest reserves Many residents of Ondo State have been living in fear as a result of the activities of bandits masquerading as Fulani herdsmen who have killed and kidnapped for travelers for ransom. Babatope Okeowo reports that the seven days ultimatum given by Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu that unregistered herders should […]
As part of its strategic measure to enhance agricultural productivity of small and medium scale farmers and improve value addition among women and youths, the Lagos State Government said it has directly supported 879 farmers and Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SME’s) with physical inputs and equipment over the last three years. The empowerment, […]
A traditional adage says, “the eyes are the windows of the soul.” It is also indeed the doorway to one’s heart; they reflect emotions and that of inner being. A lot, they said can be concluded from the expression of the eyes. Another adage says, “Keep your eyes open and your feet moving forward. […]