The Oyo state chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lamented that the death of immediate past governor of the state, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, was an unbelievable reality starring in the face of everyone. The ruling party in a press statement signed by its state publicity secretary, Engr Akeem Olatunji, and made available to journalists in Ibadan on Friday (today), described Ajimobi’s death as very sad and unfortunate. According to the statement, Oyo PDP described late Ajimobi as one of illustrious sons of Ibadanland with special grace upon him adding that part of evidence of such special grace gave…
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The Chairman, House Committee on Diaspora, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe K and a host of others have sent condolences to the family of former Oyo State governor, Sen. Abiola Ajimobi, over his death. The 70-year-old former Senator, who served as Governor in Oyo State from 2011 to 2019, died in the late hours of today after battling a brief illness. Hon. Akande Sadipe K, in a statement issued by her Special Assistant on Media, Mr. Olamilekan Olusada, also condoles with the Government and people of Oyo state, All Progressive Congress and late Ajimobi’s political associates. She said, “KOSELERI” My dear…
The family of the late former Oyo state Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi has announced that details of his funeral would be announced later. This was disclosed by his Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, Bolaji Tunji while addressing journalists at Ajimobi’s residence in Oluyole Estate, Ibadan. The statement reads: “With great sadness and seep regrets but in total submission to the will of the Almighty Allah, we announce the transition of His Excellency, Senator Ishaq Abiola Adeyemi Ajimobi which sad incident occurred after a brief illness on Thursday, June 25, 2020. He was aged 70 years.” “Funeral details will…
Ajimobi was a statesman, Makinde mourns …directs flags to fly at half-mast on Friday Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has expressed sadness at the demise of the immediate past governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi. The governor, 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…
The Department of Virology, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, on Thursday, affirmed the support of the Oyo State government to the COVID-19 Laboratory in the Department, noting that to date, the Virology Department has been supported by the state to the tune of N86.9 million. A letter affirming the support, which was signed by Professor of Virology, Prof. David O. Olaleye, affirmed the receipt of various levels of support to the tune of $200,000 (N86.9m). A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, affirmed that the Department was appreciative of the support…
The 70-year-old, who had been on a life support machine since last Friday at First Cardiology Hospital in Ikoyi, Lagos, after slipping into a coma following Coronavirus complications, finally died on Thursday, according to findings by SaharaReporters. On Monday, a reliable source close to the ex-governor had told SaharaReporters that Ajimobi had been on life support machine after he slipped into a deep coma and may not make any recovery going by the observations of medical experts around him. The source further disclosed that the former Oyo governor had a lung surgery since being rushed to the Lagos hospital…
Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Diaspora, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe K has described the duo of Rt. Hon. Speaker, Houseof Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila and the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-olu as astute leaders whose leadership roles in the country are worthy of emulation. This was contained in a birthday message to celebrate both Gbajabiamila and Sanwo-Olu today. Hon.Akande-Sadipe, who represents Oluyole Federal Constituency prayed for God’s favour and mercies for them, adding that in their various capacities as Speaker, House of Representatives, and Governor, Lagos State they have done tremendously well, without any doubt. “Mr.Speaker, our astute lawmaker,…
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been dissolved. Acting National Chairman of the party, Victor Giadom, announced this at the National Executive Council meeting of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), at the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja. The dissolution of the committee followed the recommendation of President Muhammadu Buhari. Nigeria Tribune reports that Yobe Governor, Mai-Mala Buni, was named Chairman caretaker/extra-ordinary convention committee. He was immediately sworn in by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami.
TINUBU’S MANSION OF SAND IS FALLING DOWN Tinubu service is no longer needed by Buhari.., or his administration, election is over. But Buhari and the Fulanic cabal will never stop at anything to destroy all Tinubu’s prospects to become the next president. Over their dead bodies. This is the game of power towards 2023. Fela called it POWER SHOW. Politicians have one thing in common, POWER GRABBING. I once said, Osinbajo would be impeached and Tinubu shall be disgraced. Yes Osinbajo has been relegated to the bottom of the trash-bin in the Aso Rock and he remains quiet as…
Oyo state Governor, Seyi Makinde has revealed that three members of the state Executive on Wednesday tested positive to the novel coronavirus. Makinde revealed this on his Facebook page. It reads: “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…