Folarin Meets Ibadan Mogajis, Gives Reasons Why They Should Offer Support
Teslim Folarin, governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the 2023 election Saturday afternoon told Ibadan Mogajis why they need to support him.
The three-term senator representing Oyo central senatorial district, made this disclosure while meeting the compound heads at their meeting which held inside the historic Mapo Hall.
COVID-19 Cases Cross 2000 Mark As Oyo Records 87 New Infections (See BREAKDOWN)
Oyo state has recorded 87 new cases of coronavirus, with Lagelu, Ibadan North, Ibadan Southwest, and Oorelope topping the new cases
With this figure, the total number of confirmed cases in the state rose to 2,076.
Governor Seyi Makinde, who also lead the COVID-19 taskforce in the state, stated this in a series of tweets on Saturday morning
He said, “The COVID-19 confirmation tests for eighty-seven suspected cases came back POSITIVE.
“Please call the Emergency Operations Centre on 08095394000 08095863000 08078288999 08078288800 or visit a community-based testing centre, if you have any COVID-19 symptoms: cough, fever, tiredness, body ache, loss of smell/taste and shortness of breath.”
Breakdown of the new cases given by Governor Makinde arw as follow:
Lagelu (11)
Ibadan N (9)
Ibadan SW (8)
Oorelope (8)
Ido (7)
Ogbomosho N (7)
Egbeda (5)
Oyo E (4)
Ibadan NW (4)
Oluyole (4)
Ogbomosho S (4)
Oyo W (3)
Atiba (3)
Akinyele (2)
Ogo Oluwa (2)
Afijio (2)
Ibarapa C (2)
Ibadan NE (1) &
Iseyin (1) LGAs.
Army Recruitment Form In Circulation Is Fake – Oyo Govt Warns Residents
The Oyo State government has warned indigenes and residents of the state to be wary of scammers circulating a fake 2020/2021 recruitment form into the Army.
The government, in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that the state has been made to understand that the form for 2020/2021 recruitment exercise currently in circulation is fake.
It urged members of the public to be wary of scammers offering fake windows of enlistment into the Nigerian Army.
According to the statement, the warning became imperative following a letter of disclaimer from the Directorate of Army Recruitment Resettlement and Reserve (DARRR), which was addressed to the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun.
The statement maintained that in the letter, the DARRR requested the state to alert its indigenes and residents to the circulation of the fake recruitment form through an equally fake website: http.//recruitment.army.mil.ng, adding that the DARRR Portal for Application Form was not yet opened.
The statement said: “On Wednesday, 15th July, 2020, in a letter addressed to the Secretary to the Oyo State Government and signed by Major O.J. Ofem, the State Recruitment Officer of the Directorate of Army Recruitment Resettlement and Reserve (DARRR), the Oyo State Recruitment Office of the Directorate requested the government to warn citizens of the state on the ongoing circulation of fake recruitment form 2020/2021 into the Army.
“The Directorate made it clear that it has nothing to do with the fake form being obtained through an equally fake website that had no link whatsoever to the official website of the Directorate, stating that its portal for application form for 80 Regular Recruits Intake has not been opened.
“The Directorate had also in the disclaimer informed members of the public to access all information relating to it through its official website: https://recruitment.army.mil.ng, warning them to be wary of fraudsters/scammers.”
Shina Peller Visits, Compensates Victims of Fire Outbreak in Iseyin
A federal legislator representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa federal constituency at the lower Chamber of the National Assembly, Hon. Shina Peller, has rendered financial support to the victims of fire outbreak that occurred at Atake Adabo market, Iseyin, Oyo State.
He made the donation to them on Saturday when he paid them a visit at the site as a way of identifying with them over the loss of their goods, shops and properties.
Hon. Peller described the fire incident as a real tragedy especially during this trying period of COVID-19 pandemic which has hit hard on the global economy and prayed that God replenishes all that was lost.
It would be recalled that on 21st May 2020 when the fire outbreak occurred, Hon. Peller had visited the market by proxy to sympathise with the victims and to measure the level of damages recorded, and promised to reach out to them.
Reacting to his kind gesture on behalf of all the victims, Mrs. Raji expressed their heartfelt appreciation to Hon. Shina Peller for his moral and financial outreach to them, whilst she reassured him of the firm support of the marketers.
COVID-19 Patient Gives Birth in Ibadan As Oyo Records 2 Deaths, Coronavirus Cases Hit 1,451
A COVID-19 patient has given birth at the Infectious Disease Centre, Olodo, Ibadan, Oyo state capital, Governor Seyi Makinde announced.
This is the first COVID-19 patient delivery in Oyo state. “The Mother and baby are doing well”, the governor said in a series of tweets on Saturday morning.
According to the governor, who is also the head of COVID-19 taskforce in the state, the confirmation tests for nineteen suspected cases came back POSITIVE.
“The cases are from Ibadan South East (3), Ibadan North (3), Akinyele (3), Lagelu (2), Oluyole (2), Ibadan North West (2), Egbeda (1), Ido (1), Ona Ara (1) and Oyo East (1) Local Government Areas.
“So, the total number of confirmed cases in Oyo State today is 1451.”
Meanwhile, the state has lost another two patients in COVID-19 related cases. This brings the total number of deaths in Oyo State is fourteen.
The Oyo state government has urged residents to call the Emergency Operations Centre on 08095394000 08095863000 08078288999 08078288800, if they developed any COVID-19 symptoms like cough, fever, tiredness, body ache, loss of smell/taste and shortness of breath.
Photo News from today's visit of the First Lady of Nigeria, Dr. (Mrs.) Aisha Buhari @aishambuhari and First Lady of Lagos State @jokesanwoolu to, Mrs Florence Ajimobi on the demise of her beloved husband, His Excellency, Senator Abiola Ajimobi. At Ibadan.
How Ajimobi Died After Lung Surgery – Fayemi
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has commiserated with the family of the immediate past Governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi, who died on Thursday.
NGF’s Chairman, Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State, in a condolence message he issued on behalf of his group, said members had hoped Ajimobi would recover from the lung surgery he recently had.
Fayemi said: “It is important to note here that I have personally followed developments since news of his lung surgery broke and when he showed signs of recovery, I was happy. “However, our hopes sank a bit once it was said that he had slipped into a coma, but we prayed and continued to hope that he got out of coma and recovered. “But man proposes and God, the infinite arbiter, disposes. Inna Lillahi wa Inna Illaihir Raji’un. “I, Dr John Kayode Fayemi, wish, on behalf of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, the umbrella body for all the 36 Governors and their peoples at the sub-national level, to offer our deepest condolences to the family of our Late colleague and father Abiola Ajimobi. “The late Abiola Ajimobi was not just our colleague as governors, he was also a pillar of support to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) whose contributions to the Forum’s debates were filled with wisdom besides their depth. “While he was governor of Oyo State, the late Ajimobi was not just one member of the NGF who left indelible impressions in the minds of all members who were fortunate to have served during his time but also provided valuable counsel to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum Secretariat. “With insight and foresight, the late Abiola Ajimobi encouraged the strengthening of ties between governors and served as a counsellor to other governors including my humble self. “For a man of 70, he was not just ebullient but was lively while being fatherly. There was never a dull moment with the late former Governor. “We, at the NGF honour his legacy and mourn his loss along with his family and friends as we pray to Allah (SWT) to grant him Jinnatul Fiddausi and his family the fortitude to bear this great loss,” Fayemi said.
Abiola Ajimobi, Ex-Oyo Governor, Dies at 70
Senator Abiola Ajimobi, former Oyo state governor, is dead after battling with coronavirus for few days.
We gathered that the ex-governor was confirmed dead on Thursday after the early rumour last week.
Before his death, he was reportedly to be receiving coronavirus treatment for some days after a surgery passed away at the First Cardiology Hospital, Ikoyi.
Good night former GOVERNOR ABIOLA AJIMOBI of Oyo State. My sincere condolences to the family… — Dele Momodu Ovation (@DeleMomodu ) June 25, 2020
A credible source told Daily Independent that his family will make a formal announcement on Thursday evening. “His organs collapsed about a week ago. It is just that the family didn’t want to unplug the life support. May his soul rest in peace,” he said.
The former governor was rumoured to be dead last week but his aides and family members denounced the report asking Nigerians to rather pray for his recovery.
The late former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi will be buried tomorrow, Friday 26th June 2020, family sources said.
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We Will Meet Religious Leaders This Week, We Cannot Relax Ban On Gatherings – Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde on Monday said the state government may not grant the requests from religious leaders about relaxing the ban on gatherings to allow religious services hold.
The government had declared a curfew on movement and ban social gathering including church and mosque services.
Governor Makinde stated this while addressing the press on updates of Covid-19 in the State at Government House alongside his deputy, Engr Rauf Olaniyan; Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun; and Prof Temitope Alonge.
He said the state is currently in an accelerated phase in the transmission of COVID-19 and the expert advice is that transmission occurs more easily in enclosed spaces.
“Regarding our directives on social distancing during this pandemic, we have received requests from religious leaders about relaxing the ban on gatherings to allow religious services to hold. “We are currently in an accelerated phase in the transmission of COVID-19 in Oyo State and the expert advice is that transmission occurs more easily in enclosed spaces. So, we cannot at this time, relax this directive. “However, the experts are carrying out a risk situation analysis and will be sending in their report before the end of May and this will determine our next steps.” He, however, said the government will be meeting with religious leaders before the end of this week to see how and when reopening of religious places will be possible.
BREAKING: Oyo Commissioner for Environment, Kehinde Ayoola, Is Dead
The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources in Oyo State, Rt Hon Olatunji K Ayoola JP, is dead.
Ayoola dead on Thursday after a brief illness, according to a government source.
He was Speaker of the state House of Assembly in 1999 under Lam Adesina’s governorship and became the Commissioner for Environment following Governor Seyi Makinde’s inauguration in 2019.
