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Oyo State Pilgrim Welfare Board (Muslim wing) has confirmed the decision of Saudi Arabia authority to allow only the local Pilgrims of different nationality to perform the Hajj 2020 and cancel the attendance of the international Pilgrims. The Chairman of the Board, Prof Sayed Malik made the disclosure while briefing Journalists about the development at his office at Hajj Camp, Olodo, Ibadan. Prof. Malik stated that the decision was to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic that is currently ravaging the whole world, considering the large number of people that would wish to perform the 2020 Hajj. He added that the decision was to prevent contract of COVID 19 and curtail the spread of it among the international Pilgrims who would have converged on the holy land for hajj exercise. He hinted that all intending pilgrims that have deposited their monies with the board should be rest assured that their monies are intact and safe till 2021 Hajj, adding that th...

The 10- Man Committee set up by Oyo and Osun state governments to find a lasting solution to the ownership crisis of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH,Ogbomoso started their meeting yesterday. The meeting continues today at Senate Building of the institution and their focus includes asset sharing and other related issues that will bring about lasting peace for the institution. It would be recalled that LAUTECH Jointly owned by Osun and Oyo state have been facing serious challenges for more that six years and the basic problem is funding of the institution. Recall Ogbomoso Info had few weeks ago reported that both Oyo State and Osun State Governments have set up high power committees to resolve the ownership tussle on LAUTECH with NUC serving as mediator but the current Coronavirus pandemic is putting all efforts at resolving it on hold. 5-person Committee from Oyo State includes Prof Ayodeji Omole (Chairman), Oloye jumoke Akinjide, Chief Bolaji Ayorinde...

The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital chapter, has called on its members to embark on a five-day warning strike from Monday, June 29. This was contained in a statement jointly signed by the NARD President, Dr Abraham Akinbola and the General Secretary, Dr Abubakar Usman. The statement, made available to newsmen on Sunday in Ibadan, hinged the action on a resolution from a virtual congress of the association. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the association had earlier issued a 14-day ultimatum to the state government and its management, which expired on June 25. “Arising from a virtual emergency general meeting of the association, held on June 25 and attended by more than two-third of our congress members, we deliberated extensively on the 14-day ultimatum issued to Oyo State government, which expired on June 25. “Our congress resolved to commence a five-day warning strike, beginning from June, 29 till Ju...

A traditional ruler, Baale John Adeshina Onifalade of Falade village in Surulere North local council development of Oyo state was on saturday kidnapped by unknown gunmen The monarch who was enthroned on october 11, 2018 was freed after spending more that 12 hours with the kidnappers. Speaking to journalists about the incident, Baale Onifade said ” At about 8 pm some people dressed in Army Uniform came into my house and forcefully took me away, they said ransom has been paid for my life ” They cut part of my Agbada to cover my face and took me into the bush,l and we embark on a journey into an unknown destination” ” This morning, they left me and ask me to go, i found myself a community in Orire local government” Asked if he can identify any of his abductors, the monarch said i cannot identify any of them, they came in the night, they were bled by a fulani and those who took me away were in Army uniform” The monarch commended the effort of Officers of Nigeria P...

Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen on Saturday  kidnapped a traditional ruler in Falade, a village in Surulere North Local Council Development  area of Oyo state, Onifalade of Falade,Baale John Adeshina. As at the time of filling this report, it was gathered that vigilante groups within and around the village have combed all the bushes in search of the kidnapped Baale to rescue him. Details later

The remains of former Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, have been laid to rest in Ibadan on Sunday. Ajimobi was buried according to Islamic rites at his 6th Avenue, Yemoja Street, Oluyole Estate residence in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, amid tight security. The Agodi GRA, which was the preferred choice by the Ajimobi family, was not approved by the Oyo State Government on the ground that there is litigation on the property. The late Acting National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress was laid to rest at 10:05am. Ajimobi, aged 70, was confirmed dead at a Lagos-based hospital. The late politician was reportedly buried in strict compliance with the the COVID-19 protocols. Less than 20 people, including wife of the former governor, Chief Florence Ajimobi, and other members of his immediate family, were in attendance. Fierce looking armed policemen were strategically positioned at the residence of the deceased. Movements in and out of the nei...

The Oyo State Government has strongly denied insinuations that it is responsible for the delay in burying the immediate past governor of the state, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, who died on Thursday. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that the insinuations amounted to a wicked lie. The statement read: “In view of the intense enquiries from news media organisations regarding the perceived delay in burying the late former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, the Oyo State Government wishes to place on record that there is no truth in the rumour making the rounds that the burial is being delayed by the state government. “The rumour, which is being deliberately spread to give the state government a bad name and to play undue politics with the dead, initially came by the way of social media gossip, which gained traction to attract the attention of traditional media outfits. “Several media outfits reached out to th...

…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 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. “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 lea...

The late former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi will be buried tomorrow, Friday 26th June 2020. Reliable sources who are closed with the family said the former Governor would be buried in Ibadan at 10:00am on Friday according to the Islamic rites. 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 reported died on Thursday. Ajimobi, who was governor from 2011 to 2019, was named the Acting National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) last week but never resumed. The former Chief Executive Officer, National Oil and Chemical Marketing Company, a subsidiary of Shell Nigeria, died due to underlying health conditions, which was complicated by Covid-19.

The former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has died at age 70  after battling coronavirus-related symptoms  for a month, Ogbomoso Info   has learnt. Ajimobi, who was governor from 2011 to 2019, was named the  Acting National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress  last week but never resumed. The former governor was hospitalised at First Cardiologist and Cardiovascular Consultants Hospital, Lagos on June 2, 2020. He was said to have tested negative for COVID-19 but the  illness had caused his health to deteriorate . Ajimobi’s wife, Florence, had earlier been hospitalised with her husband. She was, however, discharged. He was said to be managing the illness at home before  the situation worsened and he had to go to a hospital . Like other VIPs, he was said to have opted for private treatment rather than a public facility after his condition worsened. A source close to the family said the former governor...

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has announced that the record for the COVID-19 cases in Oyo state has risen to 1155. 100 new cases were recorded on Wednesday night. The centre made this known via its Twitter handle when giving updates on states coronavirus cases. Out of the new 100 cases, three cases have been reported to be from governor Seyi Makinde’s  cabinet. 649 new cases of #COVID-19; Lagos-250 Oyo-100 Plateau-40 Delta-40 Abia-28 Kaduna-27 Ogun-22 Edo-20 Akwa Ibom-18 Kwara-17 FCT-17 Enugu-14 Niger-13 Adamawa-13 Bayelsa-7 Osun-6 Bauchi-6 Anambra-4 Gombe-3 Sokoto-2 Imo-1 Kano-1 22,020 cases 7,613 discharged 542 deaths

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has announced that, three of his cabinet members was tested positive of coronavirus. Makinde tweeted ” 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. He made known that the members of the Executive Council have been contacted and contact tracing has begun. “The EXCO members have been contacted and contact tracing has begun. Also, their offices have been closed and will be decontaminated.” He further stated; “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 wit...

The Federal Government on Monday kicked against the reopening of schools in Oyo State amidst COVID-19 pandemic, describing such as “insensitive” to the health of the people. Minister of State for Education, Mr Emeka Uwajiuba, said this at the Presidential Task Force briefing on COVID-19 daily news conference in Abuja. Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State had earlier ordered the reopening of schools across the state. According to the minister, it is expedient to recognise the fact that Oyo State is a government operating under the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as a Federating unit. He noted that though the governor had the right to reopen the schools as he deemed fit, but added that the primary purpose of governance remained the security of its people. Uwajiuba said the Federal Government had over 138,000 schools across the country and for the governor to open the schools was in the “very least insensitive”. He, however, urged parents to, as a matter o...

By Sunday Adepoju I just felt I should express my candid opinion on the state of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogbomoso, on the one hand and, Oyo State, on the other hand. I began to ruminate on the 2019 Abuja struggle during the intraparty stage and subsequently the journey to Agodi. For those who may want to question my position, whether as a politician or a journalist. Well, I joined the PDP in 2002 (18 years ago) when the followers and supporters of the great Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala crossed the All Peoples Party (APP) carpet to the PDP. Yes, we all moved to the fold through a group, Ogbomoso Unity Forum (OUF). Why this story? I narrated the history so that those who have just spent a year or two in the party, but who are beneftting, will know the narration. Well, I congratulate those who have benefitted, whether immensely or meagerly, from this administration. Without going to the nitty-gritty of the role played by Akande-Adeola and others in the z...

A team led by Professor Olatunde Oni at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso, has invented two anti Covid-19 devices for the fight against COVID-19. The automated disinfecting chamber reads individual temperature and hence triggers a sanitizer spray unit to disinfect an individual passing through the chamber. Oni who demonstrated the operation of the devices to Mouthpiece NGR said If the temp reads above 37degree centigrade, the spray unit won’t be activated, indicating the individual is not fit to pass through the chamber, hence the person needs medical attention. He equally said the automated hand sanitizer dispenser is capable of dispensing 20 liters of sanitizer. The two services are battery operated and solar powered. The team which is called team innovative, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso, include Prof. John Adedapo Ojo of Electronic and Electrical Engineering Dept, Prof Taiwo of Agricultural Engineering Dept, Engineers Olaiya Abraham Olu...