The Ekiti State Government has issued strong warnings to traditional rulers within the state regarding the arbitrary exclusion of chiefs from their entitled monthly stipends. This action follows multiple reports of monarchs withholding payments and engaging in practices that undermine the unity and peace of their communities. In a notable incident, the Deputy Governor, Mrs….
In the early hours of Wednesday, a tragic incident occurred in Ibadan as a petrol-laden tanker exploded, resulting in the death of the driver and injuries to the vehicle’s assistant. The explosion took place around 2:45 a.m. near Fijabi House, Agbowo, along the Ojoo-Iwo Road Expressway. According to the General Manager of the Oyo State…
Two farmers, Seyi Williams and Oto James, both aged 42, have been arraigned before the Ore Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing cocoa beans valued at N250,000. The prosecution, led by Inspector A. Odejide, informed the court that the defendants conspired to unlawfully enter a cocoa farm at Onipako Camp, near Ofosu, Ondo State, on…
A devastating midnight fire has razed properties worth millions of naira at the popular market in Igede Ekiti, located in the Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area of Ekiti State. Governor Biodun Oyebanji has condemned the looting of traders’ goods during the incident, describing it as an act of “wickedness.” Represented by the Deputy Governor, Mrs. Monisade…
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Ondo State has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of massive electoral malpractice during last Saturday’s local government election. Speaking to journalists, the SDP Chairman, Barrister Gbenga Akinbuli, called for the cancellation of the election, citing various irregularities. He highlighted the lack of credibility in the process, including…
The Federal Government has launched the Youth Farmers Enrollment Portal under the National Initiative for Youth Employment in Agriculture Development (NIYEEDEP). This platform is now open for registration, offering Nigerian youth the opportunity to actively participate in transforming the country’s agricultural sector. How to Register The registration process is user-friendly and accessible via the official…
The World Bank and African Development Bank (AfDB) have unveiled the terms for African nations to access $40 billion in funding under the “Mission 300” initiative, aimed at providing electricity to 300 million people across the continent by 2030. According to a Bloomberg report on Thursday, the program seeks to connect half of Africa’s population…
The Ondo State Council for Islamic Affairs (ODSCI) has urged the state government to empower security agencies to confiscate unlicensed arms and ammunition in Owo town. This appeal was outlined in a letter titled “Our Heartfelt”, signed by the State Chairman, Alhaji Waidi Ademola Fadola, and shared with Weekend Hope in Akure. The council strongly…
With just 24 hours until the local government elections in Ondo State, 34 candidates are set to contest the 18 chairmanship seats, while 273 aspirants will vie for councillorship positions across 203 wards. The Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC) has confirmed that 13 political parties are participating in the election, including the ruling All…
The Anambra State Government has shut down a notorious brothel in Amawbia, Awka South Local Government Area, as part of its Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra (OCHA) initiative. The brothel, whose name was withheld, was reportedly a hub for underaged sex workers, drug trafficking, armed robbery, and other criminal activities. During a raid conducted by…
