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The ancient city of Ogbomoso on Saturday, October 30 stands agog, as the second edition of Ogbomoso marathon took centre stage. Athletes and enthusiasts alike across the Nation stormed the city for yet another epoch long distance race event where new Kings and Queens emerged to make history. Featuring 10km, 5km and trekking events, this year’s edition saw a fierce and fair contest of endurance and passion as some of the winners in the last edition couldn’t make it to the podium, this second edition of Ogbomoso marathon Is the fastest in the history of the ogbomoso marathon,as Oyebode Sunday, a record holder of the 10km event of Access Bank Lagos City Marathon led the pack in the male category event with 30:09 as Odelana James, Azubuike Austin, Oladele Sunday and Ajitoni Abayomi trailed behind him respectively. In the female category of the 10km, Jimoh Ramat clinched the coveted prize while Agofure Charity, Ajayi Mary, Oguntunde Ruth, Akoyede Margaret followed he

Minister  of Youths and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has thanked President Muhammadu Buhari, also the Works and Housing Minister Babatunde Fashola on the approval for the speedy completion of the 52km Oyo-Ogbomoso Road under the Federal Government Road Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment Investment Tax Credit Scheme. “This will be recorded as one of government’s greatest investments in road rehabilitation. President Buhari’s commitment to road construction across the country remains unprecedented. The Oyo-Ogbomoso road is vital to easing the pains of commuters along that route, especially youth and students and its completion will positively impact the socio-economic lives of the people,” he said. In 2020, N5 billion Sukuk bond funds was approved for the Road while today’s approval for the completion of the project will be funded from the NNPC tax credit policy. The newly approved project covers Section II, Oyo State (Oyo- Ogbomoso) with contract su

The Federation of Ogbomoso Student Union Organises two-days Fogsu student summit, also lunches a new Fogsu national logo, the president speech and and logo unveiling statement sent to our correspondence read thus. Good evening to all comrades and students present here and thank you for joining us at the two-day FOGSU Students Summit 2021 organize by the Federation of Ogbomoso Students Union National Council. I’m Sen. Adediran Abiodun Sunday (GCFN) pka Aaré Harbbey Score, (FOGSU National President '21).  It is my pleasure to welcome all the eminent speakers, guests from different walks of life which are here to share there knowledge and vast experience with the student community today for the two-day FOGSU Student Summit 2021.   This is the first Students Summit in the history of our union which will be completely conducted on a digital platform in line with the social distancing norms due to COVID-19 pandemic where we will be launching officially the FOGSU B

Men of the Nigerian Armed Forces travelling towards the northern part of the country have attacked members of the Ogbomoso Community Youth Forum, OCYF, repairing the damaged portions of the federal A1 road that links southwest to the northern Nigeria via Ogbomoso.              Victim while receiving treatment InsideOgbomosonews correspondence gathers that Ogbomoso community youth forum, OCYF did embacked on a self-help community project to tackle the incessant route blockage, and traffic congestion on the spoilt portions of the roads at the heart of the city, the unpleasant situation caused by potholes and craters which has become nemesis and nightmare for Motorist and commuters.                      Call +234 7069490227 According to the president of the youth organization to our correspondence, Rev’d Peter Olaleye the road rehabilitation work, a self-help project, was ongoing smoothly, without any issue, with traffic being effectively controlled until the sold

The second edition of Ogbomosoland marathon race on Friday received a huge boost when the Acting Vice Chancellor of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso , Professor Mojeed Liasu expressed his support for the event.    Lautech Vc, Principal Officers & Omr Crew. Professor Liasu is the latest among many other  eminent personalities across the Nation to rally round the road race which has placed the ancient city of Ogbomoso on the world map. Speaking during a courtesy visit to his office on Friday by the marathon organising committee, the VC applauded the initiative, which he said will engender a healthy life and promote sports development. "The message of this marathon is very clear to our mandate of producing a strong mind. It's activities will facilitate a healthy body which in turn will aid a healthy mind that is needed to do extraordinary things" he quipped. The VC stated that the partnership with the marathon has further dem

Athletes who are willing to participate in the October 30th Ogbomosoland Marathon Race 2021, has been advised to complete their registration processes and submit their registration forms. Prince Aderemi, while addressing the press spoke on the necessity why all participants are enjoined to submit their forms; both Online and Offline in other to collate all applications before the form closes on 22nd of October, such that those who submitted their registration forms will proceed to medical briefing from professional medical personnels & security summit with all security agencies and FRSC men across board. In his statement, the medical briefing which has been scheduled for 25th of October will be centered on medical orientation with all participating athletes and medical check-ups, however every interested and intending marathon athletes were advice to go for personal check-ups to revalidate their health status. The 2021 edition of Ogbomosoland mar

The statement sent to INSIDEOGBOMOSO news hub has described the 2023 hopeful federal house of representative aspirant as a man capable for the job, also as a man sent by God to deliver and liberate ogbomoso electoral district come 2023 .                                                                          Hon Moses Ayantunji . Statement read thus. Heaps of psyche are in genuine consideration of who is MOSES AYANTUNJI, he is a triumph represented man ,business magnate, a political enthusiast and an extraordinary pioneer that served in my abilities following with enormous outcomes that can't be sabotaged.  All the more in this way, MOSES AYANTUNJI, a man known about his undying adoration for his alma mata. He has never  failed to remember his place of his emergence, thus helping and affecting lives that are of his own dirt. He has attempted in truly conceivable manners to be a gift to the requirements of mankind due to his benevolent and generosity character.  The past significa

Hon.Afolabi Olushola Joshua AFOO celebrate teachers As we all know, we have gathered to celebrate Teacher's Day today, says AFOO.  Let me take this opportunity to thank all our teachers, who have been working very hard to teach us effectively. Taking education to the next level, this year may have given us tough times, but our teachers have surely been a ray of hope. From guiding us to motivating us, this year our respect for teachers worldwide has grown immensely. We know it has been challenging for each one of us, but teachers have been our lockdown mentors. They have supported us throughout and helped us cope with accurate classes and tests. In these tough times, I would like to thank all the teachers on behalf of each and every member of Ogbomoso South, Oyo State and Nigeria at Large for your unwavering support. Thank you for guiding us, inspiring us and making us what we are today! He added that they should put more efforts to the education

Traffic built up gradually on monday at takie Ogbomoso City square, at the roundabout following an accident involving a diesel tanker. The tanker fell, which occurred on monday, took place at Ogbomoso City roundabout takie axis. Although no life was lost, the tanker conveying its content to northern Nigeria, spilling its content on the road, while the security personnels and fire service men have swiftly attended to the diesel spilt in order to avoid Fire outbreak in the Commercial environment. Also, men of the Nigeria Police Force, Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Oyo State Traffic management Authority (OYTMA) And Fire Service personnels were at the scene to control the building traffic and restore calm. However people plying the route has being advice to bypass the arena and use other alternative routes. See more photos from the scene of the accident below:                      Diesel split scene Ogbomoso  -InsideOgbomosonews.

                                     Sunday Dare. According to the Agbaakin of Ogbomosoland, in an interview with Saturday PUNCH, he has no plans for governorship at the moment, until he has accomplished the assignment given to him by president Muhammadu Buhari, for Nigerian people say SD. You were a journalist before venturing into public service and politics. What was the transition like? You know I have had a number of transitions; I have transited from being a journalist essentially to being a manager, a news manager at the Voice of America. I had moved from there to being a publisher, I had moved from there to go back to school for an academic research in journalism and then I moved on to become a political appointee, working at the NCC (Nigeria Communications Commission). But even before then, I worked to help build new political alignments. Under that, we moved from the alliance of the opposition parties to the merger when I worked with Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as C

-Admin It was an epoch making day for some Artisans in the constituency, as the amiable lawmaker representing Ogbomoso North, South and Orire Federal Constituency, Hon.Ajao Jacob Adejumo, facilitated Federal Government Intervention fund under the MSME Survival Fund Program, for 160 Artisans in the constituency. Beneficiaries at Apake Ogbomoso Constituency Office. "This program is part of the Economic Sustainability Plan, which aims to support and protect Businesses from the potential vulnerabilities brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic." The beneficiaries will receive Federal Government support in cash for 3months. Enumeration of the beneficiaries came up on Saturday at the lawmaker constituency office, where the beneficiaries were Screen and captured for disbursement. Mr Julius Olusayo, one of the beneficiaries while speaking to INSIDEOGBOMOSONEWS appreciated the lawmaker for the opportunity, saying the fund will really help in arresting

The Ogbomosoland marathon race Committee in a congratulatory message described Rtd Air Vice Marshal Bolaji Adigun as a unique and insightful leader with a difference. The Ayoka Foundation founder has touched the lives of so many people in nigeria and beyond with his unique philanthropic and mentorship gesture. “As you celebrate your birthday on this beautiful day, we pray for an overflow of God’s blessings. The marathon race Committee chairman  Prince Aderemi Oyebamiji Joy while speaking to INSIDEOGBOMOSONEWS HUB, described the celebrant, Chief Bolaji Adigun as an amazing man also a man of his word who has done wonderfully well as far as humanitarian, community and philanthropic act is concerned. He stressed further, he’s an amiable father, liberator, the man of the moment who has transformed the lives of people and give many indigents in Ogbomoso and beyond a new lease of life. I think celebrating such a wonderful man is a worthwhile venture,take it or leave it