Tag: Ajimobi
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We did not receive any letter of demolition from Oyo State government – Ayefele declares
Juju musician, Ayefele has denied flouting any state building law which led to the demolition of his Music House in the early hours of Sunday 19th of August, 2018. Ayefele, who spoke with newsmen in the demolished structure said they were not served letters of demolition. “We did not receive a letter of demolition…
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Rebuild Ayefele’s Fresh FM or face legal action – SERAP threatens Ajimobi
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP) has demanded that the Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, rebuilds the demolished building of Fresh FM owned by popular juju musician, Yinka Ayefele, or face national and international legal actions. This was made known in an open letter by SERAP’s deputy director, Timothy Adewale on Tuesday requesting…
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SERAP describes Ajimobis demolition of Ayefele’s music house as ‘Executive rascality’
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has condemned the demolition of Fresh FM building, owned by popular musician, Yinka Ayefele. In a statement on Sunday by its Deputy Director, Timothy Adewale, SERAP described the demolition as unlawful and a “grave violation of fundamental human rights and contrary to international law.” The Organisation (SERAP) also…
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FLASHBACK: I was advised to demolish Ayefele’s building because he speaks against my govt – Ajimobi
The Oyo government yesterday demolished the Music House, owned by Yinka Ayefele, on the grounds that the building contravened the physical planning laws of the state. Music House, brought down on Sunday, was said to be structurally defective, capable of causing danger, and a nuisance to the public. However, in 2016, Ajimobi Abiola, Oyo governor,…
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Buhari managed Nigeria’s economy better than Jonathan, Obasanjo, others – Ajimobi
Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has stated that no other president in the country has managed the nation’s economy better than President Muhammadu Buhari. The governor spoke in Ibadan on Friday evening while receiving members of the National Congress Committee of APC at the Government House. The committee led by Musa Aliyu were in…
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Ajimobi dares Court, says LG election will hold as scheduled
Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State says the May 12 local government election will hold in the state as scheduled inspite of a court ruling stopping it in some wards. The governor gave the assurance in Ibadan at a rally held at the party’s state secretariat. Recall that a Federal High Court in Ibadan had…
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Photos: Aregbesola, Ajimobi, Mimiko, others join Pa Adebanjo in commeroration of his 90th birthday
Governor Rauf Aregbesola, his counterparts in Oyo, Ajimobi and former Governor of Ondo State, Olusegun Mimiko among other influential Nigerians all converged on Ijebu-Igbo Ogun State to mark the 90th birthday of Chief Ayo Adebanjo. Other eminent Nigerians at the occasion include former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku; former governor of Ogun state Aremo Olusegun…
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Ajimobi congratulates parents of Dapchi 104, urges prayers for deceased girls’ parents
Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has congratulated parents of the 104 Dapchi girls released from the captivity of the Boko Haram insurgents, on Wednesday, just as he urged prayers for the parents of the five deceased students. In a statement by his Special Adviser, Communication and Strategy, Mr. Bolaji Tunji, on Thursday, Ajimobi also…
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Layinka heads new Ibadan Media City Project, as Ajimobi appoints Tunji new spokesman
Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has appointed his Special Adviser, Communication and Strategy, Mr. Yomi Layinka, to the new and strategic role of Special Adviser, Ibadan Media City Project. A statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Olalekan Alli, conveyed the governor’s decision, on Wednesday. By this appointment, he said Layinka is…