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  • Oyo Assembly holds special sitting for Ajimobi

    Oyo Assembly holds special sitting for Ajimobi

    Oyo State House Assembly on Tuesday held a special sitting in honour of the late former governor Abiola Ajimobi.

     

    Speaking to the Assembly, Speaker Adebo Ogundoyin said the news of the death of Ajimobi filtered into the state like a dream.

    He said Ajimobi’s demise was unexpected and painful because he died at a time his wealth of experience was needed by the nation, especially his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC).

     

    Ogundoyin said: “O death where is thy sting? O grave where is thy victory? Ajimobi was endowed with supernatural wisdom and intelligence, the virtues which he displayed in the governance of the state in particular and the nation in general.

     

    “He was a statesman of note, as he served as a senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and governor of Oyo State for two consecutive terms, hence he became the Koseleri governor.

     

    “As the governor, he embarked on infrastructural development across the state.

     

    “ He was an amiable and humorous personality.

     

    “He impacted positively on many lives, especially his political associates.”

     

    The Speaker added that Ajimobi impacted on governance and improved environmental sanitation, especially in Ibadan.

  • Man arrested after beating girlfriend to death for denying him sex

    Oyo State Police has paraded one Shagbada Erigga, aged 24, for killing one Happiness Winfred, female aged 30, at Oritoke Area Ojoo Ibadan, of Akinyele Local Government of Oyo State.

    The suspected victim was paraded on Tuesday at the Oyo State Police Command Headquarters Eleyele Ibadan, the suspect who was paraded along with 32 other suspected criminals has confessed to the crime.

    Briefing journalists on the matter the State Police Commissioner (CP) Joe Nwachukwu Enwowu, disclosed that the suspected criminal, Shagbada Erigga, was arrested following a complaint that was received at Ojoo Police Station Ibadan from one Agu Benson male who had on 25, June, 2020 at about 7 am lodged a complaint to the police that he saw a corpse inside a well of her compound.

    “The detailed investigations by the police led to the arrest of Shagbada Erigga who happens to be neighbours of Agu Benson.

    “Happiness Winfred left her house on Sunday 21, June, 2020 but was later found dead inside a well on 25th of June, 2020 inside a Compound at Oritoke Area Ojoo Ibadan

    “However, since the Suspect Criminal has confessed to the crime, he will soon be charged to Court for proper trail. CP Enwowu said.

    While speaking, the suspected criminal Shagbada Erigga said, “The killing was not intentional, the late Happiness used to be my girlfriend, but since we have been dating she has never for once let me have sexual intercourse with her.

    “On that faithful day of the incident, we were showering together and I asked her the reason she has been denying me of sex but she was raising her voice on me and I slapped her and to my surprise, she slapped me back and I gave her just three blows at the mouth and another one on her neck. Next thing I knew, she fell slumped and died.”

    Erigga stated: “When I discovered that she has died, I quickly carried her corpse and threw her inside a well in my compound because I was afraid and I didn’t want people to suspect me that I responsible for her death.

    “But a few days later, her corpse was discovered by my neighbour who wanted to use the well and she reported the case to the police and I was arrested.

    “I regret my actions. I don’t have intentions to kill her. She used to be my girlfriend. She had told me that she is a runs girl, that she already had three kids and I said no problem, and I promised to take her as my wife before that misunderstanding came up between both of us,” Erigga said.

    Exhibits recovered from the suspect are one side bag, one Andriod Phone, a pair of underwears, a pack of condom, a key and slippers, all belonging to the victim.

  • Gov. Makinde lacks good upbringing as a Yoruba son, says Ajimobi’s aide

    Gov. Makinde lacks good upbringing as a Yoruba son, says Ajimobi’s aide

    Bolaji Tunji, spokesman to late Sen. Abiola Ajimobi on Monday lambasted Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde for allegedly failing to honour his predecessor.

    Ajimobi’s aide described Makinde as a Yoruba son who lacks a good upbringing ethos.

    Recall that TNG reported how Florence, wife of the deceased politician had earlier expressed similar displeasure at the attitude of the Makinde-led administration to her family since the passage of her husband, saying the body language of the government was uncomplimentary.

    In a series of posts on his official Facebook page, Bolaji Tunji, also made revelations to buttress his points of labeling Makinde as ill-mannered, one of which included a letter written by late Ajimobi to condole with Makinde-led government when he lost his Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Kehinde Ayoola.

    His words: “Any attempt to spin falsehood against the Ajimobi family will not fly. We know what we know. If as you claimed that you could not get through by calls what stops you from sending a text. That would exonerate you. No one should play politics here. Flags at half-mast for a day?… After 8 years of service. Even for each of the terms would give you two days. It is the least you could have done. So what stopped an obituary advert in the newspaper, or you could not get in touch with the newspapers too? Foolish, irrational excuse.

    “Those excuses will not fly, you cannot now start to whitewash what is not. We have always known that the ethos of Omoluwabi is seriously lacking. Yoruba ki fi ku yo ‘yan (Yoruba’s don’t mock the bereaved). Not coming from a younger person. A major defect in upbringing. Gloves are off.

  • Like Lagos, Oyo, Katsina, Delta now battling surge in Covid-19 infections, toll exceeds 23, 000

    Like Lagos, Oyo, Katsina, Delta now battling surge in Covid-19 infections, toll exceeds 23, 000

    The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control announced late Friday night 684 new cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria, shooting the national caseload to 23,298.

    Lagos accounted for 259 cases, followed by Oyo with 76.

    Katsina logged 69 cases.

    Delta state where the daughter of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has tested positive posted 66 cases.

    The state is now the 6th most affected state, as it overtook Ogun.

    While Ogun has 755 cases, Delta has 781 cases.

    Rivers recorded 46 cases and Ogun 23.

    Edo and Osun are tied on 22 cases, with Ebonyi also recording 21 cases.

    Delta was not the only state that moved up in its ranking.

    Oyo has also overtaken Kano to make the third position.

    The cumulative number of cases in Oyo is now 1,264 cases, while Kano, in 4th place has 1,191 cases.

    On Friday night, there was no single confirmed case recorded for the state.

    Here is the breakdown of the daily cases:

    Lagos-259
    Oyo-76
    Katsina-69
    Delta-66
    Rivers-46
    Ogun-23
    Edo-22
    Osun-22
    Ebonyi-21
    FCT-20
    Kaduna-16
    Ondo-10
    Imo-9
    Abia-9
    Gombe-5
    Plateau-4
    Bauchi-4
    Ekiti-2
    Anambra-1

    23,298 confirmed
    8,253 discharged
    554 deaths

  • REVEALED: Ajimobi died of multiple organ failure triggered by Covid-19

    The Lagos State Government has disclosed former Oyo Governor Senator Abiola Ajimobi died of multiple organ failure.

    Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, explained COVID-19 complications triggered the multiple organ failure.

    Ajimobi died around 4pm on Thursday at First Cardiologist and Cardiovascular Consultants Hospital, Lagos.

    He was admitted in the private health facility on June 2.

    Abayomi tweeted: “We regret the death of immediate past Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajumobi who passed on today, June 25, 2020 at First Cardiologist Consultant; a private COVID-19 approved care facility in Lagos State.

    “The former Governor died from multiple organs failure following complications from COVID-19 infection.”

    Abayomi commiserated with family of the former Deputy National Chairman (South) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), stating “On behalf of COVID-19 Lagos Incident Commander, Babajide Sanwo-Oluand the entire #COVID19Lagos response team, we convey our heartfelt condolences to the family of the former Governor and the people of Oyo state,” he added.

  • Just in: 28-year-old Oyo state’s youngest Commissioner, Seun Fakorede tests positive for COVID-19

    Oyo Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports Seun Fakorede has tested positive for COVID-19.

    The 28-year-old told newsmen he is in isolation to avoid spreading the virus.

    Fakorede said he didn’t know how he contracted COVID-19 because he usually takes all necessary precautions.

    The Commissioner said: “I tested positive for COVID-19 and I want you to know that there’s no cause for any panic as I’m very well, safe and sound without any symptoms/breakdown.

    “Before the test result came in, I had no inkling that I was going to test positive. This was because, despite the demands of the office I occupy, I have been careful since COVID-19 crept into our world — I took the test just like others and didn’t nurse any fear. I was asymptomatic, I still am, and I remain fearless.

    “I have immediately followed and adhered strictly to the directives of the Incident Management for the Oyo State Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic.

    “COVID-19 is not in any way a death sentence — So, while I acknowledge my principal, Governor Seyi Makinde, for the efforts he has put in place to tackle the pandemic, I want to further urge us all to continue to do everything to minimize the spread of this virus.

  • Ex-Oyo Governor Ajimobi’s Burial postponed

    The funeral of former Oyo Governor, Sen. Abiola Ajimobi, has been postponed.

    His spokesman, Bolaji Tunji, told reporters in his Oluyole, Ibadan residence on Friday morning the family would soon make an announcement of the burial program.

    Tunji said: “The funeral arrangements will be announced soon by the family but it will be observed privately so as to be in accordance with the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) guidelines.”

    He appealed to sympathizers, who have been thronging his residence, to continue following NCDC guidelines by washing their hands, using face masks, and keeping social distancing, among others.

    Ajimobi died in a private hospital in Lagos on Thursday at 70.

  • Oyo Gov. Makinde mourns Ajimobi, orders state flag fly at half-mast

    Oyo Gov. Makinde mourns Ajimobi, orders state flag fly at half-mast

    Governor Seyi Makinde has expressed sadness at the demise of the immediate past governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi.

    Makinde in a condolence message to the Ajimobi family and the good people of Oyo State, also directed that the state’s flag fly at half-mast on Friday.

    The condolence message read: “I was so sorry to hear the news of the passing away of the immediate past Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, which sad event took place earlier today.

    “I cannot begin to imagine the pain the family must be going through at this time because of the loss of their patriarch. It is my prayer that God grants them all the strength to bear this great loss.

    According to him, I join the good people of Oyo State as we mourn the death of a statesman. I have directed that flags fly at half-mast tomorrow in honour of our brother, friend, and illustrious son of Oyo State.

    “Surely, he will be remembered for leaving a blueprint for some of the activities that our administration is now undertaking.

    “The Oyo State Government will be extending to his family, all the courtesies deserving of his personage. “May his soul rest in peace.”

  • Facts you should know about late Abiola Ajimobi

    Facts you should know about late Abiola Ajimobi

    Here are interesting facts about former Oyo state governor, Ajimobi who died today.

    Former Oyo Senator Abiola Ajimobi died of COVID-19 complications on Thursday.

    Below are facts you should know about Abiola Ajimobi

    1. Abiola Ajimobi was born on December 16, 1949 at Oja-Iba, Ibadan.

    2. His grandfather was Sobaloju of Ibadan Land (a chief in the royal court of Ibadan). His father, Pa Ajimobi, was also a member of the House of Assembly in the Old Western region and his uncle, Hon. N.A. Ajimobi was Minister of Works and Transport in the Western Region.

    3. He started his education at Saint Patricks Primary School, Oke-Padre in Ibadan and completed his primary education at Ibadan City Council Primary School, Aperin. His secondary education was at Lagelu Grammar School. He was active in athletics, table tennis, and football including serving as the games prefect during his secondary school days.

    4. Ajimobi studied Business Administration and Finance at the State University of New York, in Buffalo, New York, United States of America, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree. He had his MBA in Operations Research and Marketing with a concentration in Finance at Governors State University, University Park, Illinois.

    5. Ajimobi married Florence Ajimobi in 1980 and they have five children. His first daughter Abisola Kola-Daisi is an entrepreneur and founder of Florence H Luxury.

    6. In 2003, Ajimobi became a Senator of the Republic of Nigeria. He was a principal officer in the Senate, serving as the Deputy Minority leader of the Senate. In 2007, He contested the gubernatorial election under the umbrella of the All Nigeria Peoples Party but lost. Ajimobi contested again in 2011 under the Action Congress of Nigeria and won.

    7. He contested for a second term in April 11, 2015 under the All Progressive Congress for re-election against two of his predecessors in office, Christopher Alao Akala and Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja. In the event of his re-election into office as the Governor, Ajimobi is the first person to occupy the seat twice and as well in succession.

    8. Ajimobi was elected as All Progressive Congress Oyo South senatorial candidate on 28 September 2018.

    9. On March 9, 2019, Ajimobi lost the Oyo South senatorial district seat to People’s Democratic Party Kola Balogun.

    10. On June 17, The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) endorsed Ajimobi as the acting national chairman of the party.

    11. On June 18, Ajimobi was rumoured to have died but it turned out to be false

  • Three Oyo excos test positive for COVID-19

    Three Oyo excos test positive for COVID-19

    Three members of the Oyo State Executive Council have tested positive for coronavirus.

    Only three turned positive after all members of the state exco went through tests.

    Governor Seyi Makinde, who made the disclosure on his social media handle, said two other results were inconclusive and would be retested.

    He assured that the affected Exco members have been contacted and contact tracing had begun while their offices have been closed ahead of being decontaminated.

    He warned residents not to mistake the government steps and efforts at re-opening the economy to mean that the virus has disappeared, adding that everyone must take actions to protect themselves and their families.

    The Governor said “Earlier today, we received COVID-19 confirmation tests for all members of the Oyo State Executive Council (EXCO).

    “Sadly, three tests came back positive, and two were inconclusive so they will need to be retested.

    “The Exco members have been contacted and contact tracing has begun. Also, their offices have been closed and will be decontaminated.

    “Let me reiterate that COVID-19 is still very much with us. That we are taking steps to re-open the economy, does not mean that the virus has disappeared. We must each take actions to protect ourselves and our families.

    “We must each own our actions and take preventive measures which include washing our hands with soap and water, wearing face masks whenever we are with other people and maintaining proper social distancing from others.

    “We also must not forget the various advisories the Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force has issued regarding what to eat to boost our immune systems. Sometimes, even after following all directives, we may still get the virus. When this happens, we need to have our bodies ready to fight this disease.

    “We all join in prayer for our colleagues who have come down with the coronavirus and wish them a speedy recovery.”